Gregory Myers

Gregory Myers was inducted into the inaugural College of Applied Human Sciences Hall of Fame in 2025. He was previously inducted into the College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences Hall of Fame in 1990, becoming the youngest individual ever selected at the time.

Born in 1938, Myers transferred to WVU from Potomac State College in 1960 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education in 1963. He later completed a Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction in 1964 and a Doctorate in Physical Education in 1974, both from WVU.

Myers began his collegiate coaching career at Davis & Elkins College in 1964, where he guided the men’s soccer program to two NAIA national championships in 1968 and 1970. He later served as head coach at Florida International University, posting a 25-9-2 record over three seasons, before becoming head coach at the United States Naval Academy in 1976. He remained at Navy until 2004, finishing his tenure with the most wins in program history and surpassing 300 career victories as a collegiate soccer coach.

In addition to his coaching success, Myers held numerous national leadership roles, including chairing both the NCAA Soccer Committee and the NCAA Ethics Committee. He served as Soccer Competition Director for the XXIII Olympiad and was a longtime member of the Soccer Senior Bowl Selection Committee.

Myers received several major honors for his contributions to the game, including the Bill Jeffrey Award for unique service to college soccer, Coach of the Year recognition from both the West Virginia College Athletic Association and the Colonial Athletic Association, and awards from the National Soccer Association and the Orange Bowl Committee. He was inducted into the Davis & Elkins Hall of Fame and the National College Soccer Officials Association Hall of Fame—the first nonofficial to be honored.

Committed to the development of the sport at all levels, Myers conducted more than 200 soccer clinics, directed the Navy Soccer Camp beginning in 1980, and authored the “Code of Ethics” for both the Intercollegiate Soccer Association of America and the National Soccer Coaches Association of America.