Bio

Dennis Currier was the men’s soccer coach at Harris-Stowe from 1992-2000 and led the Hornets to national fame, as the Hornets were ranked from 1996-2000 and reached the NAIA Quarterfinals in 1999 and semifinals in 2000.
 
“I first met Dennis in my capacity as Athletics Director at Harris-Stowe State College,” said James Velten, former Athletics Director at Harris-Stowe. “From the beginning, Dennis displayed all the characteristics of an outstanding coach. “It was easy to recognize in Dennis an enthusiastic, bright and ambitious young man who was goal-oriented; one who would ultimately become a great coach and leader.”
 
Currier finished his tenure at Harris-Stowe with a 134-50-29 record and is the all-time wins’ leader at Harris-Stowe. From 1996-2000, Currier led the Hornets to a 54-0-1 record at home. 
 
“He was, above all, a clear communicator and one who players would follow,” said Velten. “Both his ability to communicate and his passion for soccer was most effective in recruiting players. Young men believed in Dennis and wanted to play for him.” 
 
In addition to his national success, Currier was successful at the conference and regional levels, earning AMC Coach of the Year in 1996 and 1997, Midwest Region Coach of the Year in 1998, 1999 and 2000 and was a 1999 and 2000 NSCAA/Adidas National Coach of the Year Finalist. The Hornets won the AMC Regular-Season title in 1996, 1997 and 1999 and the AMC Tournament in 1997 and 1999. During his tenure at Harris-Stowe, Currier coached 56 NAIA Scholar-Athletes, 39 Academic All-Conference recipients, 51 All-Conference players, 26 NAIA All-Midwest Region players and 16 NAIA All-Americans. 
 
“Integrity, honesty, ease of communication, conviction to principles and the maintenance of high ideals are standards Dennis Currier lives by and shares with all,” said Valerie Beeson, AMC Eligibility Chair and AMC Hall of Fame, Class of 2020. “He worked tirelessly to make sure they did what was required of them in the classroom, preparing for games and on the field.”