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Maryville University head men’s soccer coach David Korn announced that Derek Zuniga has joined the Saints staff as an assistant coach starting with the 2016 season.

“We are excited to welcome Derek to Maryville,” Korn said. “He is the kind of person who will have a positive impact on our players, team and campus community. Derek is an extremely talented coach who has a great trajectory in our profession, and his knowledge will be an asset for our team.

“As a player Derek, was always an outstanding leader,” Korn said. “I believe his work ethic and maturity have allowed him to quickly transition into coaching. We are lucky to have him join our program, as he will continue to enhance our culture and help us toward our goals.”

Zuniga comes to Maryville after serving for two years with the Canton Akron Soccer Club. He organized team scheduling for the OYSAN State League as well as coordinated a youth summer camp for more than 90 players. Zuniga worked as CAK’s individual coach/personal trainer for more than 20 club players. Zuniga worked the fall 2014 season for Metro FC Soccer Club and worked the team’s youth squads.

As a player at Wright State, Zuniga started all four years and served as team captain for three seasons. He helped the Raiders reach the 2011 Horizon League Tournament championship game and was a second-team All-Horizon League player in 2012. Zuniga was selected as Wright State’s Most Valuable Player in 2013. He earned his bachelor’s degree in education from WSU in December 2015.

As a prep player in Massillon Jackson High School, Zuniga was a 2009 NSCAA High School All-American and voted first-team All-Ohio. He was named the Federal League Player of the Year as a senior and helped the team win the conference title. Zuniga also earned Stark County and Northeast District Player of the Year honors. In the 2007 season, he helped his team reach the State Championship game. Zuniga captained two seasons for the Cleveland Internationals Academy squads on the U16 and U18 teams.

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