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4/30/2001
Hylton Dayes has been named the new Bearcat soccer coach. |
CINCINNATI, Ohio (April 30) - Hylton Dayes, head coach at Wright State University the past four seasons and four-time All-American as a Raider player, has been named the head men's soccer coach at the University of Cincinnati.
Dayes becomes the fifth head coach of the 28-year old Bearcat men's soccer program, succeeding Jeff Cook who served as UC coach the last five seasons.
"Hylton is a great addition to our Cincinnati athletics family," stated UC Athletics Director Bob Goin. "He brings a great deal of experience as a player and coach to a program that is improving every year in Conference USA and in the nation. We look forward to continuing that trend under Hylton's leadership."
A 1988 graduate of Wright State, Dayes compiled a 32-37-8 record at the helm of the Raiders, highlighted by an 11-7-3 slate and program's first ever appearance in the Midwestern Collegiate Conference Tournament final in 1998.
Dayes began his coaching career at his alma mater, serving as the men's assistant in 1986. Following a one-year stint, Dayes was named the women's head coach, a position he held from 1987-1994. During his tenure, the Raiders amassed a 64-48-11 slate.
In 1994, Dayes left Wright State to become the men's assistant at James Madison, helping direct the Dukes to a 51-13-6 record and three straight NCAA Tournament appearances, including two trips to the Elite Eight in 1994 and 1995. Dayes returned to Wright State in 1997 to head up the men's program.
Prior to joining the coaching ranks, Dayes enjoyed a distinguished playing career at Wright State from 1982-1985. A four-time All-Mideast, All-Ohio and team MVP selection, Dayes is the only athlete in school history to be named All-American all four years of his career. He also is one of three student-athletes to have his jersey retired at the school. The Raiders went 50-19-8 during his career.
Dayes played on the professional level for the Dayton Dynamo of the National Professional Soccer League for two seasons and the Orlando Lions of the American Professional Soccer League for one year.
A native of Kingston, Jamaica, Dayes graduated with a degree in electrical systems engineering. He earned his NSCAA Advanced National Coaching diploma in 1995 and his USSF National "A" license in 1998.
Hylton Dayes Coaching File
| Season | School | Position | Record |
| 2000 | Wright State (Men) | Head Coach | 8-9-2 |
| 1999 | Wright State (Men) | Head Coach | 6-12-1 |
| 1998 | Wright State (Men) | Head Coach | 11-7-3 |
| 1997 | Wright State (Men) | Head Coach | 7-9-2 |
| 1996 | James Madison (Men) | Assistant | 14-5-2 |
| 1995 | James Madison (Men) | Assistant | 17-5-2 |
| 1994 | James Madison (Men) | Assistant | 20-3-2 |
| 1993 | Wright State (Women) | Head Coach | 7-11-1 |
| 1992 | Wright State (Women) | Head Coach | 7-10-1 |
| 1991 | Wright State (Women) | Head Coach | 11-6-1 |
| 1990 | Wright State (Women) | Head Coach | 11-5-2 |
| 1989 | Wright State (Women) | Head Coach | 9-8-0 |
| 1988 | Wright State (Women) | Head Coach | 12-3-2 |
| 1987 | Wright State (Women) | Head Coach | 7-5-4 |
| 1986 | Wright State (Men) | Assistant | 9-5-5 |