Seton Hill University President Mary Finger has announced the hiring of
Adrian Blewitt as the school's head women's soccer coach.
'I'd like to thank
Chris Snyder,
Renee Miller, and the members of the search committee for placing their trust in me to lead the Seton Hill women's soccer program," said Blewitt. "The potential for how far we can advance the women's soccer program along with each student-athlete has no boundaries. I know the student-athletes, coaches, administration and I all share the same vision and I am looking forward to a wonderful, positive, journey together!'
Seton Hill Athletic Director
Chris Snyder said, "I am delighted to welcome Adrian to the Seton Hill community as the new head coach of our women's soccer program. Coach Blewitt has had tremendous success in reinvigorating soccer programs at the Division I, II, and III institutions. I look forward to working with him this fall"
Blewitt most recently was the head women's soccer coach at Army West Point, where he spent three seasons. In his three seasons, he advanced to the Patriot League Semifinals once and the Patriot League Finals once. Army finished as the Patriot League Regular Season runner up in 2019.
Prior to Army, Blewitt was the head coach at the University of Arkansas Little Rock for five seasons. He led the team to five postseason appearances and four winning seasons. The team advanced to the Sun Belt Conference Semifinals twice.
Blewitt was also both the men's and women's head coach at Lenoir-Rhyne. In three seasons as men's coach and four seasons as women's coach, he amassed a 124-51-14 record with two NCAA Sweet 16 and one NCAA Elite 8 appearance. He won three conference championships and was named the SAC Coach of the Year three times.
Blewitt also was the men's coach at Lees-McRae and Methodist University. He went 43-17-1 at Lees-McRae with two conference championships. Adrian made three post season appearances at Methodist.
As a player at Lock Haven, Blewitt was a two year captain and helped the Bald Eagles to a NCAA Elite 8 appearance. He was named the PSAC Defensive MVP and was a four time All Conference selection.