Jared Welsh was named Head Men’s Soccer Coach at Regent University in July 2025 and is entering his second season at the helm of the program. During his first season, he produced the University's first ever Coast-To-Coast Athletic Conference First Team All-Conference Selection and had players finish in the Conference Top 5 for Goals, Assists, Points, Shots and Saves.
Coach Welsh joins Regent University after serving as the Assistant Men's Soccer Coach at Widener University, where he was the program's lead assistant and recruiting coordinator. During his time at Widener, he played a key role in recruiting, led video analysis and opponent scouting, and contributed to daily training and program operations. His efforts helped the Pride compile a 22-11-6 record, earn multiple playoff berths, make a MAC Championship appearance, and assist in the development of the program's first All-American, Sean Fatiga.
Prior to Widener, Coach Welsh served as Assistant Men's Soccer Coach at Eastern University, where he oversaw recruitment, assisted with first-team training, and managed the program's development squad.
Coach Welsh began his collegiate coaching career as a graduate assistant at the University of Northern Colorado, contributing to one of the program's most successful regular seasons while helping the Bears achieve an 8-1 conference record.
At the club level, Coach Welsh has coached within elite environments, including Fort Collins Soccer Association and Penn Fusion Soccer Academy.
Coach Welsh holds a master's degree in Sports Coaching from the University of Northern Colorado and a B.S. in Business Management from St. John Fisher University. He also holds a USSF National "C" License. Coach Welsh also played for the St. John Fisher University Men's Soccer team.
Coach Welsh, who resides in Virginia Beach, is married to Joanna Welsh, and together they have a son and a daughter.
