ALFRED, NY – After eight years at the helm, Alfred University Athletics will say farewell to Head Men's Soccer Coach Tracy Blake.
 
"The last years of my career in the beautiful game of soccer have been spent at Alfred University, with the men's soccer team. From starting with a very small squad of players to the squad we have today is very fulfilling," Coach Blake said. "I believe that I am leaving the club in a fantastic position to compete in the Empire 8 Conference for several years to come. I will definitely miss the lads and my colleagues. Moving forward, I wish all of the coaches and staff continued growth in their fields and will be watching games from England. Go Saxons!"
 
Coach Blake's appointment will conclude on January 17, 2025.
 
In Blake's eight years, his Saxons have reached the Empire 8 Conference Championship Tournament five times, including a four-year streak from 2018 to 2021. He coached 21 All-Empire 8 Conference selections including one Empire 8 Rookie of the Year.
 
"I am appreciative of Coach Blake's leadership of our men's soccer program," Associate Vice President of Student Experience, Athletics & Recreation, Deb Steward said. "He cared deeply about his players, recruited outstanding student-athletes and bolstered our roster. Collectively, we will miss his jovial spirit in the McLane Center hallways and wish him all the best in his next chapter."
 
A national search for the new head coach of the Alfred University men's soccer program will begin immediately.