CINCINNATI, Ohio - Hylton Dayes, head coach at Wright State
University the past four seasons and four-time All-American as a Raider
player, has been named the head men's soccer coach at the University of
Cincinnati.
Dayes becomes the fifth head coach of the 28-year old Bearcat men's
soccer program, succeeding Jeff Cook who served as UC coach the last five
seasons.
"Hylton is a great addition to our Cincinnati athletics family,"
stated UC Athletics Director Bob Goin. "He brings a great deal of
experience as a player and coach to a program that is improving every year
in Conference USA and in the nation. We look forward to continuing that
trend under Hylton's leadership."
A 1988 graduate of Wright State, Dayes compiled a 32-37-8 record at
the helm of the Raiders, highlighted by an 11-7-3 slate and program's first
ever appearance in the Midwestern Collegiate Conference Tournament final in
1998.
Dayes began his coaching career at his alma mater, serving as the
men's assistant in 1986. Following a one-year stint, Dayes was named the
women's head coach, a position he held from 1987-1994. During his tenure,
the Raiders amassed a 64-48-11 slate.
In 1994, Dayes left Wright State to become the men's assistant at
James Madison, helping direct the Dukes to a 51-13-6 record and three
straight NCAA Tournament appearances, including two trips to the Elite
Eight in 1994 and 1995. Dayes returned to Wright State in 1997 to head up
the men's program.
Prior to joining the coaching ranks, Dayes enjoyed a distinguished
playing career at Wright State from 1982-1985. A four-time All-Mideast,
All-Ohio and team MVP selection, Dayes is the only athlete in school
history to be named All-American all four years of his career. He also
is one of three student-athletes to have his jersey retired at the school.
The Raiders went 50-19-8 during his career.
Dayes played on the professional level for the Dayton Dynamo of the
National Professional Soccer League for two seasons and the Orlando Lions
of the American Professional Soccer League for one year.
A native of Kingston, Jamaica, Dayes graduated with a degree in
electrical systems engineering. He earned his NSCAA Advanced National
Coaching diploma in 1995 and his USSF National "A" license in 1998.