Men's Soccer

Anoka-Ramsey Community College has announced the hiring of Marcus Anthony to be the Head Men's Soccer Coach for the Golden Rams beginning with the 2024 season.

Coach Anthony previously served as the Head Boys Soccer Coach at Robbinsdale Armstrong High School.  Prior to that, Coach Anthony was the junior varsity coach at Armstrong.

"We're excited to add Marcus to our coaching staff, leading the Men's Soccer program," said Athletic Director Jessica Pelzel.  "He's knowlegable about the sport, energetic, and places a strong emphasis on academics as you can see by his own pursuit of higher education."

Coach Anthony founded the club Overtime Soccer in 2019 where he has provided personal skill training as well as strength and conditioning to players and playing in competitive games and tournaments.  Additionally, he has spent time coaching for Park Valley United and Boreal Football Club, and in the United Premier Soccer League.

A graduate of Robbinsdale Cooper High School, Coach Anthony played collegiately at Graceland University in Iowa where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Wellness Management and Coaching.

In 2019, Coach Anthony received a US Soccer Class D license.  In 2022 he earned a Master's degree from Concordia University-Irvine, and he is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Organizational Change.

A native of Antigua, Coach Anthony moved to the US as a teenager and served as captain on his Cooper High School team.

"Stepping into this role as the new head coach of the Golden Rams is both a privilege and an honor," said Anthony.  "I am committed to fostering a culture of excellence, hard work, and teamwork.  Together, we will strive for success on the field and in the classroom while pushing each other to reach our full potential.  I look forward to leading this talented group of student-athletes and building a program we can all be proud of."