Jim Conlon

Jim Conlon
Current position
TitleHead coach
TeamWashington University
ConferenceUAA
Record258–44–33
Playing career
1995–1998Loras
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Men's soccer
1998–1999Loras(assistant)
2000–2007Wartburg
Women's soccer
2000–2007Wartburg
2008–2020Washington University
2021Grand Valley State
2022–presentWashington University
Head coaching record
Overall378–102–39 (women's soccer)
108–48–10 (men's soccer)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
Women's soccer
2x NCAA DIII National (2016, 2024)
NCAA DII National (2021)
11 UAA regular season (2008, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2015-2018, 2023, 2024)

Jim Conlon is an American former soccer player and the current head women's soccer coach at Washington University in St. Louis.[1]

Playing career

Conlon played soccer for Loras College and was a four-year varsity letter winner.[2]

Coaching career

Wartburg

In 2000, Conlon was named the first full-time soccer coach in Wartburg College history and coached both the men's and women's soccer teams.[3] During his time coaching the men's team, he led them to 5 straight NCAA tournament appearances and posted a record of 108–48–10.[4] On the women's side he led them to the 2007 IIAC title and to the schools first ever NCAA tournament berth. He was named IIAC Coach of the Year on two occasions in 2003 and 2004.

Washington University

On March 13, 2008, Conlon was named the head coach of the Washington University women's soccer team.

Grand Valley State

On July 30, 2021, Conlon was named the fourth head women's soccer coach at Grand Valley State University.[5] In just one season with the Lakers he led them to a 24–1–2 record and won the NCAA Division II National Championship. After the 2021 season, Conlon stepped down as head coach.[6]

Washington University

Following a one-year absence, Conlon returned to Washington University as head coach of the women's soccer program.[7] He led them back to the NCAA title game just two years after his return and then won the programs 2nd national title in 2024, Conlan's 3rd of his career.[8]

Head coaching record

Women's soccer

Statistics overview
Season Team Overall Conference Standing Postseason
Wartburg Knights (Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) (2000–2008)
2000 Wartburg 4–13–1 1–7
2001 Wartburg 13–5–1 4–5–1
2002 Wartburg 12–7 6–3
2003 Wartburg 8–11 3–5
2004 Wartburg 16–3–1 6–1–1
2005 Wartburg 14–6 7–1 2nd
2006 Wartburg 11–8-1 5–3–1
2007 Wartburg 18–4–1 7–1 2nd NCAA Division III Sweet 16
Wartburg: 96–57–5 (.623) 39–25–3 (.604)
Washington University Bears (University Athletic Association) (2008–2020)
2008 Washington University 15–4–2 6–1 1st NCAA Division III Sweet 16
2009 Washington University 17–4–3 6–1–1 1st NCAA Division III Runner-Up
2010 Washington University 11–8–2 3–2–2 4th NCAA Division III Second Round
2011 Washington University 18–5 5–2 2nd NCAA Division III Elite Eight
2012 Washington University 19–2–1 5–0–1 1st NCAA Division III Elite Eight
2013 Washington University 20–1–1 7–0 1st NCAA Division III Elite Eight
2014 Washington University 13–4–2 3–3–1 5th NCAA Division III First Round
2015 Washington University 20–3–1 6–1 1st NCAA Division III Runner-up
2016 Washington University 18–2–4 5–1–1 1st NCAA Division III Champion
2017 Washington University 17–2–1 6–1 1st NCAA Division III Sweet 16
2018 Washington University 21–1 7–1 1st NCAA Division III Final Four
2019 Washington University 18–1–3 6–0–1 1st NCAA Division III Sweet 16
2020 No team Postseason not held; COVID-19
Grand Valley State Lakers (Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) (2021)
2021 Grand Valley State 24–1–2 12–0–2 2nd NCAA Division II Champion
Grand Valley State: 24–1–2 (.926) 12–0–2 (.929)
Washington University Bears (University Athletic Association) (2022–present)
2022 Washington University 11–5–7 2–4–1 6th NCAA Division III Elite Eight
2023 Washington University 17–2–4 4–1–2 1st NCAA Division III Runner-up
2024 Washington University 23–0–2 6–0–1 1st NCAA Division III Champion
Washington University: 258–44–33 (.819) 83–18–11 (.790)
Total: 378–102–39 (.766)

      National champion         Postseason invitational champion  
      Conference regular season champion         Conference regular season and conference tournament champion
      Division regular season champion       Division regular season and conference tournament champion
      Conference tournament champion

Men's soccer

Statistics overview
Season Team Overall Conference Standing Postseason
Wartburg Knights (Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) (2000–2008)
2000 Wartburg 2–12–1 1–7
2001 Wartburg 9–10 3–5
2002 Wartburg 11–9–1 3–5
2003 Wartburg 14–4–2 6–2 NCAA Division III First Round
2004 Wartburg 20–2–2 7–0–1 1st NCAA Division III Elite Eight
2005 Wartburg 18–4–1 7–1 1st NCAA Division III Sweet 16
2006 Wartburg 19-3-1 7–1 1st NCAA Division III Sweet 16
2007 Wartburg 15–4–2 7–1 2nd NCAA Division III First Round
Wartburg: 108–48–10 (.681) 41–22–1 (.648)
Total: 108–48–10 (.681)

      National champion         Postseason invitational champion  
      Conference regular season champion         Conference regular season and conference tournament champion
      Division regular season champion       Division regular season and conference tournament champion
      Conference tournament champion

References

  1. ^ "Jim Conlon". washubears.com. Washington University. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  2. ^ Carlson, Josh (September 7, 2021). "The New Face of GV Soccer: Jim Conlon". Grand Valley Lanthorn. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  3. ^ "Wartburg Soccer Coach Jim Conlon Named Head Women's Coach at Washington (Mo.)". rollriver.com. American Rivers Conference. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  4. ^ "Wartburg Men's Soccer Record Book" (PDF). go-knights.net. Wartburg Athletics. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  5. ^ "Jim Conlon". gvsulakers.com. Grand Valley Athletics. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  6. ^ "GVSU women's soccer coach Jim Conlon steps down". Holland Sentinel. April 1, 2022. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  7. ^ Lyons, Joe (April 14, 2022). "Conlon returns to coach Washington U. women's soccer". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  8. ^ Ryans, KEvin (December 10, 2024). "WashU Women's Soccer receives heroes return home". Fox 2 Now. Retrieved 16 December 2024.