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Experience
North Carolina '08
Alma Mater
Direct
Style
Coaching Intelligence
Biography
Becoming just the fourth Head Coach in HPU men's soccer Division I history, Zach Haines began his tenure on February 12, 2019, having spent the previous season with the University of Denver, and six seasons prior with the University or North Carolina-Wilmington. Following his seventh season in 2026, Haines received a five-year contract extension following a historic 2025 season. Since arriving in 2019, Haines has brought a winning culture to HPU behind eight Big South Conference Championships, seven Big South Tournament Final appearances, four straight Big South Coach/Staff of the Year awards, four NCAA Tournament appearances, two NCAA Tournament second round appearances, one NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 appearance, and a 79-31-19 overall record. Haines is responsible for the program's first Big South Tournament title in program history, and both NCAA Tournament victories, while coaching 72 all-conference players — including 15 Big South Players of the Year — 17 All-Region honorees, six ML
Coaching Philosophy
Haines is a culture-builder who transforms programs through systematic excellence and player development. His approach emphasizes creating a winning environment that develops individual talent into collective success, as evidenced by his ability to produce 72 all-conference players and 15 Big South Players of the Year while achieving unprecedented program milestones.
Known For
Program Culture
HPU under Haines represents a winning culture built on excellence, accountability, and historic achievement. The program has transformed from a rebuilding phase to a Big South powerhouse that consistently competes at the highest levels, with players who understand they're part of something special and historically significant.
Career Path
University of Denver → University of North Carolina-Wilmington
Recruiting Priorities
- •High character players who buy into team culture
- •Technically skilled players with development potential
- •Athletes who can perform in high-pressure tournament situations
Overview
Biography
Becoming just the fourth Head Coach in HPU men's soccer Division I history, Zach Haines began his tenure on February 12, 2019, having spent the previous season with the University of Denver, and six seasons prior with the University or North Carolina-Wilmington. Following his seventh season in 2026, Haines received a five-year contract extension following a historic 2025 season. Since arriving in 2019, Haines has brought a winning culture to HPU behind eight Big South Conference Championships, seven Big South Tournament Final appearances, four straight Big South Coach/Staff of the Year awards, four NCAA Tournament appearances, two NCAA Tournament second round appearances, one NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 appearance, and a 79-31-19 overall record. Haines is responsible for the program's first Big South Tournament title in program history, and both NCAA Tournament victories, while coaching 72 all-conference players — including 15 Big South Players of the Year — 17 All-Region honorees, six ML
Coaching Philosophy
Haines is a culture-builder who transforms programs through systematic excellence and player development. His approach emphasizes creating a winning environment that develops individual talent into collective success, as evidenced by his ability to produce 72 all-conference players and 15 Big South Players of the Year while achieving unprecedented program milestones.
Known For
Program Culture
HPU under Haines represents a winning culture built on excellence, accountability, and historic achievement. The program has transformed from a rebuilding phase to a Big South powerhouse that consistently competes at the highest levels, with players who understand they're part of something special and historically significant.
Career
Career Path
University of Denver → University of North Carolina-Wilmington
Recruiting Intel
Recruiting Priorities
- •High character players who buy into team culture
- •Technically skilled players with development potential
- •Athletes who can perform in high-pressure tournament situations
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