Cory Sims, a local strength coach and personal trainer, has been named as the new WolfPack men’s soccer head coach. Sims served as assistant coach last season.

“He’s very bright, very energetic, has a good soccer knowledge and has a desire to succeed in soccer,” said Steve Hauser, Madison College athletic director.

Sims’ experience includes coaching boys soccer at the Magic Soccer Club in Madison and in other youth leagues.

For the second consecutive offseason, the WolfPack had sought a head coach following the resignation of former head coach Sam Ramirez, who was at the helm for only a season. The search for the new coach included three elements, Hauser said.

Hauser said that the search team sought a coach who has an interest and ability in recruiting student athletes and to teach and communicate with those athletes. Sims said that this is a focus for him and the team going forward.

“The wider the base, the higher the higher the pyramid. With a solid foundation and smart work, any goal is achievable,” Sims said.

Last season, the WolfPack was 1-15. Their only win came against Harper College at home after starting the season 0-10. Since going 9-7-1 in 2009, the WolfPack have gone 5-45-1.

“I’m confident he’ll do a good job with our athletes and get our program back to where it needs to be,” Hauser said.

Eric Liegel, who served as the goalie coach last year, will replace Sims as assistant coach. Liegel was the WolfPack’s starting goaltender from 2010-11. He was N4C Academic All-Conference in both seasons. He has the team record for saves in a game at 14, which he achieved three times.