Head Coach Samantha Baggett Bohon announced Liam McIlhatton as Embry-Riddle women’s soccer coach in the spring of 2010. McIlhatton is no stranger to Embry-Riddle as he played four seasons with the men’s team from 2003-06.
McIlhatton's impact on the men's lineup was immediate as he earned a spot in the first 11 as a freshman and kept his job as a starting defensive midfielder throughout his career. He played in every match in first three seasons with the Blue and Gold and was on his way to doing the same as a senior, but was sidelined by a season-ending injury against Lindsey-Wilson in early October. The Scotland native helped the Eagles to four conference regular season and four regional tournament titles and totaled 28 points on eight goals and 12 assists in 67 career appearances. He received All-Conference recognition twice and was named to the All-Region and honorable mention All-America rosters as a junior.
After leaving Embry-Riddle, McIlhatton played semi-pro soccer for St. Anthony's FC in Scotland. He then went on to combine his knowledge of the sport and his experience playing in the United States as a Senior International Sports Consultant for Firstpoint USA. While at Firstpoint, his primary responsibility was finding opportunities for athletes in the United Kingdom to get an education while playing their sport at an American institution of higher learning.
In addition to his responsibilities with the ERAU women’s team, McIlhatton also serves as a girls’ coach with the Ormond Beach Soccer Club.
McIlhatton completed his undergraduate degree in Communications in 2007 and is currently working towards his Masters of Science in Aeronautics.
