Darren Wynne enters his third season as Oswego State men's soccer assistant coach, and also serves as the goalkeeper coach for the Lakers men's and women's soccer programs. A native of Dublin, Ireland, Wynne began playing soccer at five years old, playing for Cherry Orchard F.C., one the premier youth clubs in Ireland, from the age of nine to 18 years old.
A former Irish U-15, U-16, and U-18 international goalkeeper, Wynne earned 27 appearances (caps) for his country at the youth level. He competed professionally for six years in Ireland with the Sligo Rovers and Home Farm (Dublin City FC) in the Eircom National Premier Division and Division I Leagues.
From 2003-2005, Wynne served coaching stints with St. Alban's City F.C. and their Mid-Week Youths team, which played in the FA Youths Cup. He later accepted the assistant coaching position with the first team, achieving great success in the National Conference's South Division.
Wynne holds an FAI Senior Coaching License, a Level 2 FAI Goalkeeping License, a B Level License from the UEFA, a National B License from the United States Soccer Federation (USSF), and an Advanced Regional Diploma from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA). He is also a part of the NYS West Youth Soccer Association Olympic Development Program (ODP) coaching staff and a NYS West Youth Soccer Association instructor for the State E Coaching License.
Locally, Wynne coaches at Empire United Soccer Academy, in Syracuse. He is the Head Coach of the U-15 Boys and Assistant Coach with the U-14 Boys and the Goalkeeping program.
This summer saw Wynne coach the Empire State Games Men's Soccer Central team to a bronze medal and coach the Rochester Ravens, a women's pro team. Wynne also coached for the USL at the National ODP Camp in Florida early this year. He also works with the Oswego Youth Soccer Association.
