John McElroy Position: Assistant Coach Experience: 8th Year

Assistant coach John McElroy is in his ninth season with MSU men's soccer staff. McElroy is in the second year of working with the state of Michigan goalkeepers on the Olympic Development Program staff. He received a USSF B License in 2000 and holds a National Advanced Diploma and a National Diploma from the NSCAA. In 2007, McElroy received the USSF National Goalkeeping License. Originally from Evansville, Indiana, McElroy earned his bachelor's degree from Indiana University in 1996. McElroy has master's degrees in Kinesiology (2000) and Marriage & Family Therapy (2006) from Michigan State. In addition, McElroy holds the position of teaching assistant on campus for a personal finance class, FCE 238. His family includes his wife, Tazim and two dogs, Grover and Astro.