Coach Brian Sentowski
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7 Seasons as Head Coach (2002-2008)
Overall Record - 112-26-12 (.787)
NJAC Record - 42-14-6 (.726)
(2) ECAC Tournament Appearances
(1) ECAC Metro Championship
(3) NCAA Tournament Appearances including:
(1) Sweet Sixteen (1) Elite Eight (1) Final Four
(3) NJAC Championships
Montclair, NJ (1/5/08) – Montclair State head coach Brian Sentowski (right) was named the Metro Region Coach of the Year by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. It is the second time in three years that Sentowski has captured the honor. Sentowski led MSU to its greatest season as the Red Hawks posted a 21-1 mark, captured its third consecutive NJAC championship and advanced to the NCAA Division III "Sweet 16".
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Q) With the success you've had over the last three years in particular, how do you plan on taking MSU to the next level?
A: I plan on taking MSU to the next level in two different
ways.......One, continue to improve and develop the players already in
the program. That entails a more extensive strength and conditioning
program, improved training methods and better facilities. Two, continue
to work hard to bring in quality players that will help elevate this
program to the next level.
Q) What do you think has been missing from your team that could make the difference between making it to the Final Four and winning the NCAA's?
A: Whats missing....that's a tough one. First I'd have to say an older,
experienced player that will get the team through a close, tough match
with experience, leadership and ability. Second, a true goal scorer
that scores big goals in big games. Third, luck and a couple of good
bounces. You need it in order to win a National Championship.
Q) I would assume that over the last few years, more and more talented players have wanted to play for you. How do you manage putting players of this calibur on a field without distrupting chemistry or without having the players be more concerned with losing their playing time than playing at their best?
A: This is very difficult to do. For me, it comes down to creating a
competitive environment where players understand they must not only earn
their job but they also need to be productive in order to keep their
job. I manage putting players on the field in this
manner......understanding what the player can do, but more importantly,
what the player cannot do. Once you can grasp this, it's about putting
the players in place to win ball games. The coaches ability to do this
and communicate to them as well is paramount.
Q) What do you tell your high school recruits/prospects the summer before camp when they approach you about how can they have an important role to the team?
A: It's important to me and this program to be very honest with
players. That means having the ability to evaluate their game and give
them areas they need to improve on. If they do this, their opportunity
to get on the field will come quickly. If not, their learning curve to
adjust to the college game might set them back a bit.
