FREDERICK, Md. (Men's Soccer) - Kyle Bulgarelli '18 has been named the head coach of the Hood College men's soccer program, Director of Athletics
Dr. Susan Kolb announced.
"I am honored to be named the head men's soccer coach at Hood College," Bulgarelli said. "Eight years ago, I started my journey as a Blazer playing for the men's soccer program, and now to be able to share my love for Hood College and my passion for soccer with a new generation of student-athletes is incredibly humbling. I want to thank Dr. Chapdelaine and Dr. Kolb for entrusting me with the men's soccer program. I also want to thank all my past coaches at Hood for their mentorship, first as a player, and then as a young coach coming out of the Blazers' program. I am looking forward to continuing to grow this program on and off the field."
Bulgarelli is no stranger to Blazer athletics, serving as an assistant coach for the men's soccer program since completing his four-year career on the pitch after the 2017 season. He has worked as an admission counselor at Hood since 2020.
"Kyle is a committed Blazer that has transitioned from a stellar athlete to a graduate assistant, to assistant coach, and now to a head coach," said Kolb. "Kyle deserves this opportunity to lead our Blazers, and he has articulated his plans to get our men's soccer program to contend for top conference play. Kyle understands Hood, he understands the game, and I believe he is what it will take for our men's soccer program to make the leap when competing at the next level."
Bulgarelli was a four-year starter at center back and a member of the winningest senior class in program history. He played and started every game of his collegiate career and was a three-year captain. A two-sport student-athlete, also holds the school record for the javelin throw.
As a soccer student-athlete, Bulgarelli was recognized as the MAC Commonwealth Player of the Week one time and was named the Defensive MVP of the Drew Fall festival in 2016.
Bulgarelli received various awards throughout his college career, including the Hood College Kim Servedio Award and the Hood College President's Award. He was on the MAC Commonwealth Academic Honor Roll for all four years and was named to the MAC Commonwealth Sportsmanship Team for two consecutive years.
He graduated from Hood with a Bachelor of Science degree in environmental science & policy with a concentration in biology before earning a Master of Science in environmental biology in 2020.