Richard Wall

Husband, Father, @ysuWsoccer Head Coach, USSF A-Senior, USC Premier

[Richard Wall @RWall5]

I’ll leave this here, please read. #Justice #EqualityForAll

[Richard Wall @RWall5]

Great programs for K-12 this summer. From grassroots, to competitive, to college identification.

2028s!!! Regarding our ID Camps - THREE of our 2027s attended our July Camp last summer. In total we’ve added 7 in the 2026 & 2027 recruiting classes via ID Camps.

#GoGuins

[YSU Women's Soccer🐧 @ysuWsoccer]

We have a summer soccer camp for everyone! 🐧 Join us at our Kids Camp, Middle School Girls Summer Soccer Program, or Elite ID Camp. Register at https://t.co/WYPxJ65ubE.

[Mia Deramo @MiaDeramo]

Ended my high school career on a high note!! Honored and beyond grateful to be named an Academic All-American!! Thank you to everyone who has supported me along the way and so excited for what’s next!🐧❤️ Officially a South Fayette Alum! 🦁💚🎓

[YSU Women's Soccer🐧 @ysuWsoccer]

We have a summer soccer camp for everyone! 🐧 Join us at our Kids Camp, Middle School Girls Summer Soccer Program, or Elite ID Camp. Register at https://t.co/WYPxJ65ubE.

[Richard Wall @RWall5]

Headed back to a familiar place! Lots of great memories winning multiple NCYSA State Cups at Greensboro Bryan Park (Field 3 pictured below).

Looking forward to three great days watching future Penguins (committed and unidentified yet) in action!

#GoGuins 🐧⚽️

[YSU Women's Soccer🐧 @ysuWsoccer]

Coach Rich and Coach Anna are on the road for ECNL North Carolina! 🐧

[YSU Women's Soccer🐧 @ysuWsoccer]

🚨 Penguin Signing ✍️ 🚨

We are excited to announce that junior defender Autumn Fairfax has joined the Penguins' soccer family for the 2026 season.

🔴 Spent 2024 and 2025 at Indiana State
🔴 Has appeared in 35 games with 23 starts

#GoGuins

[Nicole Pacapelli Ciano, MBA @CoachPac1025]

Unfortunately this is extremely false information. Many mid-major programs with smaller budgets who can’t fly to every event across the country and don’t have full-time assistants, seriously utilize their ID clinics to initially begin to identify players. Stop ruining it for us!

[Richard Wall @RWall5]

@MTSmith78 Yes, students do transfer for academics as well. Major change, rigor, prestige, networking, any and all academic reasons are legitimate reasons.

I chose it for my personal development. I find it to be positive overall. But others might not find them to be worthwhile.

[Richard Wall @RWall5]

@MTSmith78 Last one for me. That comes down to HR hiring policies.

A bachelors degree already narrows the list of quality coaches at the college level at most institutions.

Having license requirements puts a financial burden on a coach of over $10,000. Narrowing the hiring pool further.

[Richard Wall @RWall5]

@MTSmith78 Do ALL other sports require coaching licenses?

I have the USSF A-Senior & United Soccer Coaches Premier Diploma. I don’t tout that as making me a better coach than others without any licenses.

Can we provide coaches resources?

Athletes transfer for a plethora of reasons.

[Richard Wall @RWall5]

@MTSmith78 They are still student-athletes and maintain amateur status.

Every institution has their HR hiring policies. I don’t think that is for US Soccer or the NCAA to intervene.

Resources ($) could be provided to make coaching education more attainable. Coach Ed doesn’t = Great coach.

[Richard Wall @RWall5]

This should be interesting :)

30-minutes of me sharing my views on the 2-semester playing season as a DI coach, former DI men's soccer player, and I will touch on topics such as the calendar, benefits, conflicts, support staff, facilities, etc. ⚽️

https://t.co/hfkvPdoDSp

[Dan Helfrich @dhelfrich21]

Many have asked my thoughts- so sharing perspective on common reactions/questions I’m hearing. I see this through a deep, personal college soccer lens- player, fan, longtime broadcaster, parent (men and women), Chair of US Soccer NextGen Cmte, and now US Soccer COO. 🧵

[Richard Wall @RWall5]

@Hirsch_Tweets As far as budget concerns. Two main expenses are preseason and travel. This proposal would see program spending reduced by $25,000 to $50,000 annually.

Don’t shoot the messenger, it’s true if people actually look at the proposal, the calendar, and the history of spending.

[Richard Wall @RWall5]

Yes! As a college coach, and former college player I’m 100% in support of this model.

I understand the climate, and support staff concerns. They’re real… but I’ve also seen it snow on Halloween in Banner Elk, NC and Erie, PA.

This model benefits the student-athlete.

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[NCAA News @NCAA_PR]

Committee adopts 2-semester playing season for DI men’s soccer.
https://t.co/jznRxJSURX

[Richard Wall @RWall5]

@Hirsch_Tweets Yes, a survey was done and hundreds of them no longer play college soccer.

2nd, if something is scientifically beneficial to health & well-being, it should be discussed, right?

I’m not slamming my fists for this. I’m simply sharing my opinion and spreading education on it.

[Richard Wall @RWall5]

@MTSmith78 Program Stability.. ex. a freshman isn’t losing their first HC in November after just 12 weeks of college soccer.

Having a coach/staff in place through the academic year in theory helps build a stable program, less transition/turnover of coaches midyear, and no midyear portal.

[Richard Wall @RWall5]

Can we take a deep breath for a moment?

The 2-semester playing season has been studied, presented and tweaked for over a decade. More info, and education needs to be shared…

If someone has more updated sources, please share.

https://t.co/AuUkslU1FP

https://t.co/tkzxJ4qz9a

[Richard Wall @RWall5]

@MTSmith78 I think it would be difficult to alter an institutions HR & hiring procedures.

Perhaps US Soccer can find a way to partner with more NCAA coaches?

I don’t see why roster limits would be an issue to this calendar. In fact, I think a 2-semester model promotes (continued…)

[ECNL/GA/Recruiting/College Soccer @ImYouthSoccer]

🚨 Transfer Portal Success!! We love seeing players use the #TransferPortal to find a great Division 1 program to call home – new kit, new crest, same dream and we are excited to watch the next chapter ⚽️🚀

[Richard Wall @RWall5]

How?

1. Less missed class time

2. More recovery time between matches = Less injuries

3. Less matches missed due to injuries

Ex. Sprained Ankle (2-weeks out)
Fall Only: 4 missed games ~20% of the season
2-Semester : 2 missed games ~10% of the season

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