Dan Scheck recently wrapped up his first season as a volunteer assistant coach for the Quakers, focusing on the goalkeeping unit for the University of Pennsylvania men's soccer program.
Scott Forbes saw impressive numbers in between the pipes under Scheck's watch, ranking first in the Ivy League and 16th nationally with a save percentage of .821.
Before Penn, Scheck spent two years with the University of Connecticut in 2017 as Director of Soccer Quality Control, assisting with ticket sales, match promotions, and fan engagement. In 2017, Scheck's efforts helped aid the Huskies to an average attendance of 3,502, ranking first nationally in average attendance.
He served as a goalkeeper for the Temple Owls from 2011-14. A three-year starter, Scheck appeared in 43 games in his Owl career, tallying 16 clean sheets. As a senior in 2014, he started in 16 games en route to a second-team All-American Athletic Conference selection. He enjoyed a breakout junior campaign in 2013, matching the program record with nine shutouts. The Sayville, N.Y. native was named the league's Keeper of the Week on two occasions and held an .859 save percentage in 18 starts.
