ITHACA, N.Y. – Ithaca College men's soccer head coach Gabe Kuhn has announced the addition of Dylan Kilpatrick as the program's new assistant coach for the upcoming 2026 season. Kilpatrick officially began his role on June 16.
"I'm very excited to welcome Dylan to the Bomber family and our men's soccer program," said Kuhn. "He brings a wealth of experience from both the college and club levels, including his UEFA B coaching license, his role as Director of Coaching at Mohawk Valley, and his time coaching with NYC FC. His background offers a valuable perspective that will elevate our program both on and off the field."
Kilpatrick joins the Bombers after a successful stint at SUNY Cortland, where he served as an assistant coach for both the men's and women's soccer programs during the 2024 season. Specializing in goalkeeper development, he helped guide the Red Dragons to a 15-3-6 overall record, including a 6-1-2 mark in SUNYAC play and a berth in the NCAA Division III Championship tournament.
I'm incredibly honored and excited to join the men's soccer program at Ithaca College, a team with a strong tradition of excellence," said Kilpatrick. "From my first conversations with the staff and student-athletes, I felt immediately welcomed and energized by the culture here. I'm looking forward to getting started and contributing to the program's continued success."
A native of Westchester, N.Y., Kilpatrick previously served as head coach at Canajoharie High School from 2022 to 2023, where he led a remarkable turnaround and became the program's all-time wins leader. He also coached with the New York City Football Club (NYCFC) Youth Academy from 2018 to 2022 and has been involved in club coaching since the age of 16.
Kilpatrick earned his bachelor's degree in sport management from Mercy University in 2022, where he played as a striker on the club team. His playing career also includes time overseas with Linfield FC and Markethill Swifts FC in Northern Ireland.
He holds a United States Soccer Federation (USSF) B coaching license.