Alex Kamphaus Promoted to Assistant Coach
03.29.23 | Men's Soccer
He was previously the team's Director of Goalkeeping
CINCINNATI - Xavier head men's soccer coach John Higgins has announced the promotion of Alex Kamphaus to assistant coach. He previously served as the team's director of goalkeeping (2021-22).
"I'm delighted to have Alex transition from a volunteer role into a full-time coach with the program," said Higgins. "Alex was valuable to have on staff last fall and was a great help to the new coaches with his ties to Xavier and the local area. His effort and dedication as a volunteer showed me a lot about his character and made him a top candidate as soon as the position opened. He will focus his efforts primarily on the goalkeeper group and I'm excited to see the development of the goalkeepers under Alex's coaching."
Kamphaus joined the Xavier men's soccer program ahead of the 2021 season as the director of goalkeeping. In 2022, he coached Cole Jensen to one of the best single-season performances in program history. He was named a United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division I Men's All-American, becoming the first goalkeeper in school history to earn the honors (second overall honoree from Xavier).
Jensen was also named BIG EAST Goalkeeper of the Year and participated in the adidas MLS College Showcase. Jensen led the BIG EAST in shutouts (8), while ranking second in goals against average (0.89). He ranked tied for 10th in the NCAA in shutouts and tied for 34th in goals against average.
Jensen also finished the year ranked tied for fourth in single-season school history in goals against average (0.89), tied for fifth in total wins (9) and third in shutouts (8).
In 2021, he coached All-BIG EAST performer Matthew Rosenberg who finished the season with five shutouts and 41 saves. He posted a 1.04 goals against average and a .695 saves percentage. Rosenberg ranked 53rd in the NCAA in goals against average.
Kamphaus also works at FX Athletic Performance as a FX Trainer and is the Head of Goalkeeping.
The Cincinnati, Ohio, native played collegiately at Otterbein from 2008-11. He holds the United Soccer Coaches Level 1 Goalkeeping License.
"I'm delighted to have Alex transition from a volunteer role into a full-time coach with the program," said Higgins. "Alex was valuable to have on staff last fall and was a great help to the new coaches with his ties to Xavier and the local area. His effort and dedication as a volunteer showed me a lot about his character and made him a top candidate as soon as the position opened. He will focus his efforts primarily on the goalkeeper group and I'm excited to see the development of the goalkeepers under Alex's coaching."
Kamphaus joined the Xavier men's soccer program ahead of the 2021 season as the director of goalkeeping. In 2022, he coached Cole Jensen to one of the best single-season performances in program history. He was named a United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division I Men's All-American, becoming the first goalkeeper in school history to earn the honors (second overall honoree from Xavier).
Jensen was also named BIG EAST Goalkeeper of the Year and participated in the adidas MLS College Showcase. Jensen led the BIG EAST in shutouts (8), while ranking second in goals against average (0.89). He ranked tied for 10th in the NCAA in shutouts and tied for 34th in goals against average.
Jensen also finished the year ranked tied for fourth in single-season school history in goals against average (0.89), tied for fifth in total wins (9) and third in shutouts (8).
In 2021, he coached All-BIG EAST performer Matthew Rosenberg who finished the season with five shutouts and 41 saves. He posted a 1.04 goals against average and a .695 saves percentage. Rosenberg ranked 53rd in the NCAA in goals against average.
Kamphaus also works at FX Athletic Performance as a FX Trainer and is the Head of Goalkeeping.
The Cincinnati, Ohio, native played collegiately at Otterbein from 2008-11. He holds the United Soccer Coaches Level 1 Goalkeeping License.