The University of Akron Athletics
Men's Soccer
Embick, Jared
Jared Embick
- Title:
- Head Coach
- Email:
- menssoccer@uakron.edu
- Phone:
- (330) 972-6895
Jared Embick, who had previously served as the Zips’ associate head coach and recruiting coordinator, officially became the seventh head coach in the history of The University of Akron men’s soccer program in December of 2012.
The 2025 campaign marks his 13th year leading the Zips having registered a 145-61-36 (.674) ledger after earning the program’s first regular season BIG EAST Conference title in 2024 en route to being honored as the BIG EAST Coaching Staff of the Year.
During Embick’s time at Akron, the Zips have posted the highest winning percentage in the nation with an overall record of 254-74-52 (.737), including a 79-14-16 (.798) mark in league play, while securing 11 conference tournament titles, 15 trips to the NCAA Tournament and three appearances in the College Cup final.
Akron’s 145 victories since Embick took the helm of the Zips’ program in 2013 rank eighth among all men’s soccer programs in Division I.
The Zips have qualified for the NCAA Tournament in 20 of the last 24 campaigns, including 12 straight from 2007-2018. Akron has reached the College Cup three times (2015, 2017, 2018) under Embick, including advancing to the national title game in 2018.
During his 13 years as head coach at Akron, the Zips have earned 13 All-America citations, 32 all-region awards, 76 All-Conference selections, five academic All-America award winners, a quartet of Player and Newcomer of the Year awards, 93 academic All-MAC/BIG EAST recipients and 20 MAC Distinguished Scholars.
Due in large part to recruiting efforts of Embick and his staff, Akron identified and secured some of the best prospects in the country – and around the world – with top-five recruiting classes. The Zips’ classes of 2015, 2012 and 2009 were ranked No. 1 in the country, while the classes of 2016, 2011 and 2010 each received a No. 2 designation. Akron’s 2023 class was tabbed No. 6 nationally.
More importantly, Akron’s recruits have flourished in the Zips’ system, which features a style of play that is attractive and attack-oriented, yet effective on both sides of the ball. In total, Embick recruited or helped develop 54 players who have gone on to play professionally either in MLS or overseas since 2007.
Since 2008, Akron leads the country with eight players selected among the top-five selections in the MLS SuperDraft. The Zips also boast the highest total of players chosen among the top-10 draftees over the same span with 13.
A 2000 graduate of Indiana Wesleyan, Embick was named an All-American by the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) in 1998 and 1999 as a player. He was also an NAIA honorable mention All-America honoree in 1999 and was twice named to the All-Mid-Central Conference squad.
Embick and his wife Jamie reside in Copley with their son Jack and daughter Josie.
EMBICK'S RECORD AS AKRON HEAD COACH (2013-PRESENT)
The 2025 campaign marks his 13th year leading the Zips having registered a 145-61-36 (.674) ledger after earning the program’s first regular season BIG EAST Conference title in 2024 en route to being honored as the BIG EAST Coaching Staff of the Year.
During Embick’s time at Akron, the Zips have posted the highest winning percentage in the nation with an overall record of 254-74-52 (.737), including a 79-14-16 (.798) mark in league play, while securing 11 conference tournament titles, 15 trips to the NCAA Tournament and three appearances in the College Cup final.
Akron’s 145 victories since Embick took the helm of the Zips’ program in 2013 rank eighth among all men’s soccer programs in Division I.
The Zips have qualified for the NCAA Tournament in 20 of the last 24 campaigns, including 12 straight from 2007-2018. Akron has reached the College Cup three times (2015, 2017, 2018) under Embick, including advancing to the national title game in 2018.
During his 13 years as head coach at Akron, the Zips have earned 13 All-America citations, 32 all-region awards, 76 All-Conference selections, five academic All-America award winners, a quartet of Player and Newcomer of the Year awards, 93 academic All-MAC/BIG EAST recipients and 20 MAC Distinguished Scholars.
Due in large part to recruiting efforts of Embick and his staff, Akron identified and secured some of the best prospects in the country – and around the world – with top-five recruiting classes. The Zips’ classes of 2015, 2012 and 2009 were ranked No. 1 in the country, while the classes of 2016, 2011 and 2010 each received a No. 2 designation. Akron’s 2023 class was tabbed No. 6 nationally.
More importantly, Akron’s recruits have flourished in the Zips’ system, which features a style of play that is attractive and attack-oriented, yet effective on both sides of the ball. In total, Embick recruited or helped develop 54 players who have gone on to play professionally either in MLS or overseas since 2007.
Since 2008, Akron leads the country with eight players selected among the top-five selections in the MLS SuperDraft. The Zips also boast the highest total of players chosen among the top-10 draftees over the same span with 13.
A 2000 graduate of Indiana Wesleyan, Embick was named an All-American by the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) in 1998 and 1999 as a player. He was also an NAIA honorable mention All-America honoree in 1999 and was twice named to the All-Mid-Central Conference squad.
Embick and his wife Jamie reside in Copley with their son Jack and daughter Josie.
EMBICK'S RECORD AS AKRON HEAD COACH (2013-PRESENT)
| YEAR | W | L | T | PCT. | NCAA TOURNAMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 17 | 4 | 1 | .795 | MAC Champions MAC Tournament Champions NCAA Tournament |
| 2014 | 13 | 6 | 2 | .636 | MAC Champions MAC Tournament Champions NCAA Tournament |
| 2015 | 18 | 3 | 3 | .813 | MAC Champions MAC Tournament Champions NCAA Tournament NCAA College Cup |
| 2016 | 13 | 6 | 3 | .659 | MAC Champions MAC Tournament Champions NCAA Tournament |
| 2017 | 18 | 4 | 2 | .792 | MAC Tournament Champions NCAA Tournament NCAA College Cup |
| 2018 | 15 | 7 | 2 | .667 | MAC Tournament Champions NCAA Tournament NCAA College Cup NCAA Runner-Up |
| 2019 | 6 | 10 | 2 | .389 | MAC Champions |
| 2020 | 4 | 4 | 2 | .500 | – |
| 2021 | 9 | 6 | 3 | .583 | NCAA Tournament |
| 2022 | 11 | 4 | 5 | .675 | MAC Champions NCAA Tournament |
| 2023 | 9 | 2 | 7 | .694 | - |
| 2024 | 12 | 5 | 4 | .667 | BIG EAST Champions NCAA Tournament |
| OVERALL | 145 | 61 | 36 | .674 | 6 MAC/BIG EAST Regular Season Titles 6 MAC Tournament Titles 9 NCAA Tournament Appearances 3 College Cup Appearances |
2025 Akron Zips Men's Soccer Post-Game Press Conference vs. Cleveland State - 9/1/2025
Tuesday, September 02
2025 Akron Zips Men's Soccer - Post-Game Press Conference vs Northern Kentucky - 8/24/25
Monday, August 25
2025 Akron Zips Men's Soccer - Season Preview with Student-Athletes - 8/19/25
Tuesday, August 19
2025 Akron Zips Men's Soccer - Season Preview with Coach Embick - 8/19/25
Tuesday, August 19
