University of Miami Athletics Hires Ken Masuhr as Head Soccer Coach – University of Miami Athletics

Prior to arriving in Nashville, Masuhr spent four seasons at Penn on Ambrose’s staff. The Quakers never allowed more than 19 goals over those four seasons, and the team led the nation in shutout percentage and set a program record by allowing just seven goals in 2011. In 2013, Penn recorded 12 shutouts, yielded just eight goals and went 12-1-4, setting a program record for fewest losses in a season.

Masuhr joined Penn from Monmouth, where he spent two seasons as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator with the Hawks. In his first season, Monmouth won the Northeast Conference (NEC) Tournament championship and advanced to the first round of NCAAs.

Masuhr graduated from Richard Stockton with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, and he also holds a Master’s of Public Administration degree from Kean University. As a coach, Masuhr has an “A” license from the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) as well as the Premier Diploma from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA).

Masuhr and his wife Megan, the varsity girls soccer coach at the University School of Nashville, have two children, Landon and Miller.

What They’re Saying About Ken Masuhr

“Miami has hired a great recruiter, a man of integrity and someone who is passionate about developing the whole of the student-athlete. He has a great soccer mind and will elevate Miami’s program in the future.”
– Darren Ambrose, Head Women’s Soccer Coach, Vanderbilt University

“Ken is one of the hardest working and shrewdest young coaches in our sport today. He has been a huge part of the recent success at Vanderbilt, and before that, UPenn and Monmouth. A great eye for talent, a bright soccer mind and a strong personality he is certainly well equipped to step up to the challenge in a great soccer conference.”
– David Nolan, Head Women’s Soccer Coach, Georgetown University

“The University of Miami has made a fantastic hire. Ken is a terrific recruiter, a passionate leader, and is always thinking the game. Ken will work tirelessly to bring the U to the top of ACC women’s soccer.”
– Dr. Krissy Turner, Douglas N. Brush Women’s Soccer Coach, University of Pennsylvania

“This is a great hire by Miami! Along with Coach Ambrose, Ken helped turn Vanderbilt into one of the top teams in the SEC in a short amount of time, winning several championships in their first five seasons. He’s an outstanding recruiter and Vanderbilt teams are always extremely well…