GREENVILLE, Pa. – Director of Athletics Amy Schafer recently announced the hiring of Zack Walters as Thiel College's men's soccer head coach.

Walters was named the interim head coach of the program on Oct. 8, 2020. He served as the assistant coach for the team during the 2019 season.

"I am excited and looking forward to helping grow the culture that we have built at Thiel," Walters said. "I hope to lead a program where our student-athletes strive for excellence on and off the field. Our goal is for them to leave their mark during their four years. If they can look back with pride on their growth and accomplishments, then I will consider that a success."

A 2018 graduate of Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) member Westminster College, Walters earned four letters and was a two-year co-captain for the Titans. Walters scored 12 goals and handed out 10 assists for a total of 34 points during his collegiate career. He was a two-time All-PAC selection, including Second Team accolades in 2017.

In 2015, he was a member of the Titans team that won the PAC title and advanced the NCAA Division III Tournament. He served as a volunteer assistant coach at Westminster in 2018, and helped lead the Titans to another PAC championship and appearance in the NCAA Division III Tournament. He was also recently named to the Westminster All-Decade (2010-19) Second Team.

A native of Hermitage, Pa. and graduate of Hickory High School, Walters graduated Magna Cum Laude from Westminster College in 2018 with bachelor's degrees in business administration and sports management. As an undergraduate, Walters qualified for the PAC Academic Honor Roll four times. He went on to earn a master's degree in general education from Westminster College in 2020.

Walters has served as Head Boys Coach for Select FC Club Team since 2017. He is also the head coach of U19 and U16 boys teams.