Julian Richens, a 1998 graduate of Brunel University in England, returns for his second season on the men’s soccer coaching staff.

An experienced player and youth coach, Richens played for several semi-professional teams in the UK as a sweeper, and played at Brunel from 1995-1998.

“Julian brings with him a tremendous soccer background and talent both as a player and as a coach,” said Club President Dan Manson. “His communication skills and coaching style are a tremendous asset to the players in Wall and his knowledge of the game is helping our teams grow and is enable us to compete at the highest levels.” 

Since coming to the United States in 1999, Richens has been a Regional Manager for Noga ProExcel, a national coaching company, directed Champions World Camps with AC Milan and served as Head Coach for New Jersey City University’s Women’s team during the 2003 and 2004 seasons.

A noted youth coach with boy’s and girl’s teams that are regionally ranked in New Jersey, Richens owns and operates Player’s Edge Soccer, a coaching education company based in Central NJ.

Richens earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Science in 1998 from Brunel. He is licensed by the USSF, NSCAA and UEFA.