Maryville University men's soccer has hired Roosevelt Peters as the new assistant coach for the 2024 season. Peters, originally from Abuja, Nigeria, brings with him substantial coaching experience, including a successful tenure at Oklahoma Wesleyan University, where he assisted in winning multiple championships and earned recognition as part of the NAIA Men's Central Staff of the Year. He also has a background in rebuilding collegiate soccer programs and has achieved success at various coaching positions, along with earning his MBA and holding a USSF C National Coaching License.

By the Numbers
  • Peters assisted OKWU in a 2023 campaign that resulted in a 17-2-5 record and an appearance in the NAIA National Tournament semifinals.
  • Under his coaching, Oklahoma Wesleyan University achieved three conference regular season championships, three conference tournament championships, and three NAIA National Tournament appearances while being ranked in the NAIA's Top 25 for three seasons.
State of Play
  • Roosevelt Peters joins Maryville University men's soccer as the new assistant coach for the 2024 season, bringing a wealth of experience from successful coaching stints.
  • His previous coaching roles include being named the youngest head coach in NAIA history at Bacone College, and leading a rebuilding process for their men's and women's soccer programs.
  • Peters also holds an MBA in Organizational Leadership and a bachelor of science in Business Administration, along with a USSF C National Coaching License.
Bottom Line

Roosevelt Peters' hiring as the assistant coach for Maryville University men's soccer brings a coach with a proven track record of success in collegiate soccer, both in terms of achieving championships and rebuilding programs. His international experience and impressive coaching achievements make him a valuable addition to the team.