Boys’ soccer at University Liggett School fosters a positive, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all players. The JV and varsity teams practice together, with the coaching staff dedicated to providing each athlete ample practice and game time to develop their skills.
While the team has seen great success on the field in recent years, the true pride of the program lies in the chemistry between players and the strong sense of community within the team. In 2021, the team claimed Catholic League and District Championships, while in 2019, they finished as State Runner-Up, earned Regional Champions honors, and captured the Catholic League Championship.
With four State Championships in program history, ULS boys’ soccer continues to build on a legacy of excellence, both on and off the field.
Recent Championships:
- Boys Tennis District Champions: 2022, 2024
- State Championship: 2022
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David Dwaihy Coach David Dwaihy has been a dedicated member of the University Liggett School community since 2002, serving as the boys’ and girls’ varsity soccer coach. He began his coaching career as an assistant under Michigan High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame coach David Backhurst, where he honed his skills before taking over as head coach in 2015. In addition to his coaching role, Coach Dwaihy served as a Upper School math teacher at ULS and is co-owner and Director of Soccer Operations for Detroit City FC. He also enjoyed a successful playing career at Kalamazoo College, an NCAA Division III institution, where he earned All-Region and Academic All-American honors during his junior and senior years. In recognition of his outstanding leadership, Coach Dwaihy was named one of 100 Regional Coaches of the Year in 2020 by the Positive Coaching Alliance. His passion for the game and commitment to his athletes continue to drive the success and growth of the ULS soccer program. |
Roster
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| Marc Abdul-Nour |
| Brady Ancona |
| Izak Calderon |
| Brian Clark |
| Oliver Cooley |
| Tise Courtright |
| William Ferguson |
| Liam Gady |
| Dylan Harthorn |
| Chase Havlik |
| Aubrey Hermann |
| Owen Hermann |
| Ravi Hines |
| William Hines |
| Brenden Logan |
| John Lubera |
| William Lynn |
| Benjamin Mahoney |
| Salian Sekou Manneh |
| Caden Martin |
| Cameron Martin |
| Otto Massie |
| Brendan Mitchell |
| Alexander Nicholson |
| Mason Polite |
| Sophia Provenzano |
| Jacob Rabbani |
| Zachary Rabbani |
| Joseph Ricci |
| Johnny Secco |
| Connor Sharp |
| Nathan Sliwinski |
| Tony Smith |
| Ryan Summers |
| John Talan |
| Samuel Van Culin |
| Jaan Vreeken |
| Landon Wysocki |
