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Experience
Shenandoah University
Alma Mater
Direct
Style
Coaching Intelligence
Biography
Aaron McGuiness was announced as the fifth HPU women's soccer head coach on July 8th of 2022. A Big South Championship returned to High Point in year four, marking the first title for Head Coach Aaron McGuiness. McGuiness came to HPU after spending five seasons as an assistant at Virginia Commonwealth University. With McGuiness the Rams have posted a 45-18-5 overall record, he as also coached 17 A-10 all conference players during his tenure at VCU. McGuiness has head coaching experience; he spent four seasons as the head coach of the Thiel College women's soccer team. He knows what it is like to be a student-athlete, he was a four-year starter and a two-year captain at Shenandoah. He also played professionally, he was a member of the Palm Beach Soccer Club in the Brisbane Premier League from 2001-2005. McGuiness is originally from Tweed Heads, Australia.
Coaching Philosophy
McGuiness appears to blend his extensive playing experience with a development-focused approach, evidenced by his track record of producing All-Conference players. His quick success at High Point suggests he emphasizes building winning cultures while maintaining individual player development, drawing from both his professional playing background and progressive coaching experience at multiple levels.
Known For
Program Culture
Under McGuiness, High Point's program emphasizes rapid improvement and championship mentality, as evidenced by their Big South title in just his second season. The culture likely blends his Australian professional experience with American collegiate development, creating an environment focused on both individual growth and collective success.
Career Path
Four-year starter and two-year captain at Shenandoah University, followed by professional career with Palm Beach Soccer Club in Brisbane Premier League (2001-2005)
Virginia Commonwealth University → Thiel College
Recruiting Priorities
- •Technical skill and soccer IQ (based on his professional playing background)
- •Leadership potential (given his own captaincy experience)
- •Academic commitment (success at academic-focused institutions)
Overview
Biography
Aaron McGuiness was announced as the fifth HPU women's soccer head coach on July 8th of 2022. A Big South Championship returned to High Point in year four, marking the first title for Head Coach Aaron McGuiness. McGuiness came to HPU after spending five seasons as an assistant at Virginia Commonwealth University. With McGuiness the Rams have posted a 45-18-5 overall record, he as also coached 17 A-10 all conference players during his tenure at VCU. McGuiness has head coaching experience; he spent four seasons as the head coach of the Thiel College women's soccer team. He knows what it is like to be a student-athlete, he was a four-year starter and a two-year captain at Shenandoah. He also played professionally, he was a member of the Palm Beach Soccer Club in the Brisbane Premier League from 2001-2005. McGuiness is originally from Tweed Heads, Australia.
Coaching Philosophy
McGuiness appears to blend his extensive playing experience with a development-focused approach, evidenced by his track record of producing All-Conference players. His quick success at High Point suggests he emphasizes building winning cultures while maintaining individual player development, drawing from both his professional playing background and progressive coaching experience at multiple levels.
Known For
Program Culture
Under McGuiness, High Point's program emphasizes rapid improvement and championship mentality, as evidenced by their Big South title in just his second season. The culture likely blends his Australian professional experience with American collegiate development, creating an environment focused on both individual growth and collective success.
Career
Career Path
Four-year starter and two-year captain at Shenandoah University, followed by professional career with Palm Beach Soccer Club in Brisbane Premier League (2001-2005)
Virginia Commonwealth University → Thiel College
Recruiting Intel
Recruiting Priorities
- •Technical skill and soccer IQ (based on his professional playing background)
- •Leadership potential (given his own captaincy experience)
- •Academic commitment (success at academic-focused institutions)
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