Elvert to Lead Colby’s Men’s Soccer Program

Waterville, Maine – Colby College is excited to announce the selection of Sean Elvert, a multi-faceted and accomplished professional in the soccer industry with a history of success as a player, assistant coach, and head coach, as the new leader of its men’s soccer program.  He becomes the fourth coach of the men’s soccer program since 1975.
 
“I’m honored and grateful to lead this dynamic Colby team,” said Elvert, “and I am thankful to Amanda DeMartino and the search committee for their trust and support. The last three years with Scott Palguta at a program as distinguished as Colorado College has prepared me well for the opportunity and I couldn’t be more excited to help shape the future of Colby men’s soccer.”
 
Colby competes in the highly competitive New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC), a conference that saw eight member institutions selected for the 2024 NCAA Division III tournament, with three advancing to the Final Four.
 
Elvert comes to Colby from Colorado College where he served as an assistant coach from 2022-2025.  He helped guide the Tigers to a 22-0-5 record in the SCAC conference over his three seasons with back-to-back NCAA Division III tournament appearances, advancing all the way to the Elite Eight in 2023.  Colorado College held a 13-game unbeaten streak in 2022 and in their most recent season maintained an NCAA top-10 ranking for the entirety all the way from preseason through the tournament.
 
Elvert also had a remarkably successful career as a leader in the net during his time as a student-athlete at Loras College, guiding the Duhawks to four conference championships and two trips to the NCAA Division III Final Four. Entering into the coaching realm, Elvert held assistant stints at Ohio Northern and Bluffton Universities before landing the head coaching role at Bluffton, guiding the Beavers to their first winning season in 30 years. 
 
Elvert has also been active in the junior ranks, guiding Colorado’s top youth players for Arsenal Colorado and Real Colorado in the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL).
 
“We are incredibly excited to welcome Sean to Mayflower Hill,” said Amanda V. DeMartino, the Harold Alfond Director of Athletics.  “The search committee was impressed with the combination of his high level playing and coaching experience, his passion for Division III athletics and his vision for the next era of Colby men’s soccer.  Sean understands the importance of striving for competitive excellence while providing a stellar student experience.  He has proven to be a talented recruiter yielding high-academic athletes, and his commitment to developing students as both players and people aligns perfectly with our values.”
 
“With a strong foundation in place, I’m thrilled to provide stability and guidance for the program moving forward,” continued Elvert. “We’re well positioned to offer a holistic student-athlete experience rooted in on-field success, and I cannot wait to get started with the Mules.”