Stephen Mellor Position: Assistant Coach

Stephen Mellor joined the Knight men's soccer program as an assistant coach in May 2006.

Mellor comes to UCF after serving as a youth soccer coach in the Philadelphia, Pa. area. He recently guided the Under-9 boys' team at the TE Soccer Club and also helped create the Youth Soccer Center in conjunction with Barcelona FC and Nike. He was also assistant coach of the Under-17 boys' for the PSC (Philadelphia Soccer Club) Coppa.

In addition, Mellor also played professionally for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds of the United Soccer League.

A forward, Mellor played collegiate soccer for one season at Appalachian State, during the time that Cunningham served as assistant coach. As a Mountaineer, he was named a CollegeSoccerNews.com Freshman All-America selection and also earned Second-team All-Southern Conference honors.

Prior to his sophomore season, Mellor transferred to Duquesne, where he received First-Team All-Atlantic 10 honors and Third-Team All-Mid-Atlantic Region recognition from National Soccer Coaches Association of America as a senior. He currently owns the Dukes record for game-winning goals in season, while he is ranked second all-time in assists (17) and third all-time in both goals (20) and points (57).

"I am excited to have Stephen join our staff," said UCF head coach Bryan Cunningham. "He is one of my former players and brings a strong playing background and excellent recruiting ties to the Northeast that will make him a tremendous asset to our program. He has a true passion for this profession is committed to the overall growth of UCF soccer."

5/16/07