Coaching Staff

Patrick Naughter | Head Coach

Pat Naughter begins his 14th season as the head coach of the MSU women's soccer program in 2023 and in his decade-plus in charge of the program has re-established Montclair State as both a contender for both New Jersey Athletic Conference championships and NCAA Division III Tournament berths.

Through his first 13 seasons, Naughter has led the Red Hawks to a 172-49-31 record, including the three top seasons since the program’s inception in 1990. His .744 winning percentage is the best in program history and he has led the Red Hawks to three NJAC championships, three conference regular-season crowns and six NCAA Division III Tournament appearances.

Erin Sullivan | Assistant Coach

Erin Sullivan begins her seventh season as an assistant coach with the Red Hawks following a very successful playing career from 2013-16.

Sullivan appeared in 88 contests and helped MSU to four NCAA Tournament appearances along with the 2014 NJAC Championship. Sullivan was a two-time All-NJAC selection in addition to being selected All-Region twice by the National Soccer Coaches Association. Sullivan capped off her career in 2016 earning a spot on the NSCAA Division III All-America Second Team becoming just the  fifth player in program history to earn that honor.

Sullivan, MSU's NCAA Woman of the Year nominee in 2017,  was named the MSU Scholar-Athlete of the Year for 2016-17 academic year and also claimed the department's Highest GPA Award.

Nicole Carbone | Assistant Coach

icole Carbone returns for her third season as a member of the women's soccer staff in 2023.

Carbone played for four seasons for the Red Hawks and was a member of the 2021 (Spring) NJAC Championship Team.

Catherine Carnevale | Assistant Coach