Keuka College announced this week that Jeremy Loncao will take the reins of its women’s soccer program as the new head coach, ushering in a fresh direction for the program as it prepares for its inaugural season in the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference.
Loncao arrives after a decade of climbing the ranks within the Empire 8 Conference, where he served as an assistant and head JV coach at St. John Fisher University and Nazareth University, contributing to a conference‑title‑winning staff the previous year.
His playing pedigree includes standout high‑school years at Brighton, an All‑American Honorable Mention at Monroe Community College, and professional stints with the Rochester Lancers and Roc City Boom, giving him a deep local reservoir of talent and insight.
Beyond X’s and O’s, Loncao says his philosophy centers on three pillars — team culture, academic excellence, and competitive drive — aiming to build a program that reflects the college’s broader mission.
The 2026 campaign opens on September 1 with a home matchup against SUNY‑ESF, followed by the first home game on September 5, a milestone that the administration hopes will ignite community support.
Athletic director Jon Accardi praised Loncao’s local recruiting connections and work ethic, stating that the hire aligns with the college’s ambition to stabilize and elevate the program.
Building a culture of winning
In practice, that means early morning film sessions, community outreach events, and a rigorous academic support plan that ensures each student‑athlete thrives both on the field and in the classroom.
Fans can expect a style of play that emphasizes quick transitions, disciplined defending, and set‑piece creativity, all hallmarks of Loncao’s previous successes.
The college’s administration has already outlined a timeline for facility upgrades and recruitment trips, signaling a long‑term investment in the program’s infrastructure.