Bowling Green State University Athletics
Sean Teepen Joins BGSU Men's Soccer Staff
March 23, 2018 | Men's Soccer
Bowling Green State University men's soccer coach Eric Nichols has announced the addition of Sean Teepen to his staff. Â Teepen, a native of Cincinnati, joins the Falcons after spending the 2017 season at Oregon State University.
"I'm very excited to be returning to my home state of Ohio and joining the BGSU men's soccer program," said Teepen. "Throughout this process I have heard nothing but great things about Eric, his staff, and the men's soccer program here. After my conversations with Eric, as well as coming on campus, I knew that something special was happening here and it was definitely something I wanted to be a part of.
"I'd like to thank Coach (Steve) Simmons at Oregon State for the experience he gave me this past season, but I can't wait to start this next chapter and I'm really looking forward to getting started at BGSU."
Teepen will work primarily with the goalkeepers at BGSU. Under his guidance, three different 'keepers, including a pair of freshmen, had at least one shutout for Oregon State last fall. The Beavers posted four wins over ranked opponents in 2017.
"Sean comes to BGSU highly recommended," said Nichols. "He has worked with some very high-level people in college soccer, and each one of them sings his praise. Â
"Sean is driven, detail-oriented and organized. Â In addition, he possesses some unique skill sets on the field and off that separated him from a very solid pool of candidates. After our first conversation on the phone, I could sense that his values and ambitions line up very well with our mission here at BGSU. Once he got to campus we could tell that he was going to be a great fit."
Teepen joined OSU in the spring of 2017 after spending the 2016 campaign at Coastal Carolina University, where he helped the Chanticleers to Sun Belt Conference regular-season and tournament titles and an appearance in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Under Teepen's tutelage, CCU placed two players on the Sun Belt first team and four on the second team. Starting goalkeeper Braulio Linares-Ortiz led the conference in goals against average (0.74), save percentage (0.814) and shut outs (6), and earned three Defensive Player of the Week honors.
In addition to his duties with the team's goalkeepers, Teepen produced all scouting video for the Chanticleers, and managed the player GPS and Heart Rate monitors.
Prior to joining the CCU staff, Teepen served as an assistant coach and goalkeeper coach at the University of Charleston (W.Va.), his alma mater, from 2013-15. While on the staff there, he helped the Golden Eagles men's soccer team win a combined five conference titles and earn the nation's No. 1 ranking by the NSCAA.
In 2015, Teepen helped Charleston to a 20-3 overall record and a Mountain East Conference tournament championship. The 2014 squad went 22-1-1, was an NCAA Division II national runner-up, earned that NSCAA No. 1 national ranking and won the MEC tournament. In 2013, Teepen's first year with the program, the Golden Eagles captured the MEC Tournament title.
During his three-year tenure at Charleston, Teepen coached five All-Americans, 10 All-Region and 18 All-Mountain East Conference selections.
His coaching experience also includes stints with the Myrtle Beach Mutiny (2016-2017), Coast FA (2016-2017), West Virginia Chaos (2014-15), University of Charleston women's team (2013-15), West Virginia ODP (2015), Charleston FC (2014-15) and Walnut Hills High School (2014).
Teepen entered the coaching ranks following an accomplished pro and college playing career. Between 2009 and 2012, he played at the University of Charleston, where he was a four-time NSCAA All-Regional and three-time WVIAC All-Conference selection.
Teepen was a four-year starter in goal at Charleston, leading the Golden Eagles to three NCAA tournament appearances, including a trip to the Elite Eight in 2009 and Sweet 16 in 2010.
Following his graduation from Charleston in 2013, Teepen signed a professional contract with the Dayton Dutch Lions of the USL Pro Division. Teepen's playing experience also includes stints with the Michigan Bucks, West Virginia Chaos and Myrtle Beach Mutiny in the USL Premier Development League.
Teepen earned his bachelor's degree in interior design from the University of Charleston in 2013 and his master's degree, also from Charleston, in strategic leadership in 2015.
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT SEAN TEEPEN
"Sean is one of the top, up and coming college coaches around. His outstanding character, organizational attention to detail along with his winning background will serve Coach Nichols and the BGSU program in the highest order."
Steve Simmons, former Oregon State University head coach
"Sean is an excellent young coach. He does a tremendous job with the 'keepers. He's also one of the most positive guys you will meet, which makes his coaching style that much more enticing. He's an absolute genius behind the scenes and on social media and can make any program look like a million bucks. Â He's a great hire for Eric and BGSU, and I know they will be very successful there in the coming seasons. Sean will add to one of the most genuine and positive coaching staffs in the country."
Chris Grassie, Marshall University Head Coach
"I am really excited to work with Coach Teepen. I am a very ambitious player, and I think he is a coach who can help me attain my objectives."
Anthony Mwembia, BGSU Sophomore Goalkeeper
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"I'm very excited to be returning to my home state of Ohio and joining the BGSU men's soccer program," said Teepen. "Throughout this process I have heard nothing but great things about Eric, his staff, and the men's soccer program here. After my conversations with Eric, as well as coming on campus, I knew that something special was happening here and it was definitely something I wanted to be a part of.
"I'd like to thank Coach (Steve) Simmons at Oregon State for the experience he gave me this past season, but I can't wait to start this next chapter and I'm really looking forward to getting started at BGSU."
Teepen will work primarily with the goalkeepers at BGSU. Under his guidance, three different 'keepers, including a pair of freshmen, had at least one shutout for Oregon State last fall. The Beavers posted four wins over ranked opponents in 2017.
"Sean comes to BGSU highly recommended," said Nichols. "He has worked with some very high-level people in college soccer, and each one of them sings his praise. Â
"Sean is driven, detail-oriented and organized. Â In addition, he possesses some unique skill sets on the field and off that separated him from a very solid pool of candidates. After our first conversation on the phone, I could sense that his values and ambitions line up very well with our mission here at BGSU. Once he got to campus we could tell that he was going to be a great fit."
Teepen joined OSU in the spring of 2017 after spending the 2016 campaign at Coastal Carolina University, where he helped the Chanticleers to Sun Belt Conference regular-season and tournament titles and an appearance in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Under Teepen's tutelage, CCU placed two players on the Sun Belt first team and four on the second team. Starting goalkeeper Braulio Linares-Ortiz led the conference in goals against average (0.74), save percentage (0.814) and shut outs (6), and earned three Defensive Player of the Week honors.
In addition to his duties with the team's goalkeepers, Teepen produced all scouting video for the Chanticleers, and managed the player GPS and Heart Rate monitors.
Prior to joining the CCU staff, Teepen served as an assistant coach and goalkeeper coach at the University of Charleston (W.Va.), his alma mater, from 2013-15. While on the staff there, he helped the Golden Eagles men's soccer team win a combined five conference titles and earn the nation's No. 1 ranking by the NSCAA.
In 2015, Teepen helped Charleston to a 20-3 overall record and a Mountain East Conference tournament championship. The 2014 squad went 22-1-1, was an NCAA Division II national runner-up, earned that NSCAA No. 1 national ranking and won the MEC tournament. In 2013, Teepen's first year with the program, the Golden Eagles captured the MEC Tournament title.
During his three-year tenure at Charleston, Teepen coached five All-Americans, 10 All-Region and 18 All-Mountain East Conference selections.
His coaching experience also includes stints with the Myrtle Beach Mutiny (2016-2017), Coast FA (2016-2017), West Virginia Chaos (2014-15), University of Charleston women's team (2013-15), West Virginia ODP (2015), Charleston FC (2014-15) and Walnut Hills High School (2014).
Teepen entered the coaching ranks following an accomplished pro and college playing career. Between 2009 and 2012, he played at the University of Charleston, where he was a four-time NSCAA All-Regional and three-time WVIAC All-Conference selection.
Teepen was a four-year starter in goal at Charleston, leading the Golden Eagles to three NCAA tournament appearances, including a trip to the Elite Eight in 2009 and Sweet 16 in 2010.
Following his graduation from Charleston in 2013, Teepen signed a professional contract with the Dayton Dutch Lions of the USL Pro Division. Teepen's playing experience also includes stints with the Michigan Bucks, West Virginia Chaos and Myrtle Beach Mutiny in the USL Premier Development League.
Teepen earned his bachelor's degree in interior design from the University of Charleston in 2013 and his master's degree, also from Charleston, in strategic leadership in 2015.
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT SEAN TEEPEN
"Sean is one of the top, up and coming college coaches around. His outstanding character, organizational attention to detail along with his winning background will serve Coach Nichols and the BGSU program in the highest order."
Steve Simmons, former Oregon State University head coach
"Sean is an excellent young coach. He does a tremendous job with the 'keepers. He's also one of the most positive guys you will meet, which makes his coaching style that much more enticing. He's an absolute genius behind the scenes and on social media and can make any program look like a million bucks. Â He's a great hire for Eric and BGSU, and I know they will be very successful there in the coming seasons. Sean will add to one of the most genuine and positive coaching staffs in the country."
Chris Grassie, Marshall University Head Coach
"I am really excited to work with Coach Teepen. I am a very ambitious player, and I think he is a coach who can help me attain my objectives."
Anthony Mwembia, BGSU Sophomore Goalkeeper
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