Brent Sorg has been named as an assistant coach for Lansing Common FC, which begins play in the Midwest Premier League in May. Sorg, currently the men’s soccer assistant coach at Spring Arbor University, joins Head Coach Josh Oakley’s staff alongside fellow assistant John Greer.
“I am super excited to be joining the Lansing Common FC coaching staff,” said Sorg. “Since the announcement of the club, the enthusiasm, energy, and passion have laid a foundation for exactly what lies ahead. I’m thankful for the opportunity and look forward to seeing the product on the pitch this summer.”
“Brent will be another great addition to Lansing Common,” said head coach Josh Oakley. “He has served this community for many many years both on the soccer field and off. Naturally, he will be a terrific ambassador for our club locally. He brings experience at nearly all levels of the game to the touchline, along with solid connections in Lansing and statewide to further help us attract the right players.”
Sorg has been an assistant on Oakley’s staff since 2017, first at Alma College for two seasons, and then at Spring Arbor. Prior to that, Sorg was the boys soccer coach at Williamston High School for 12 years, compiling a record of 151-90-21, and leading the team to its first district championship in the program’s history. Sorg’s Williamston teams won six league championships, seven district championships, one Regional Title, and reached the Division 3 State Finals in 2012, 2014, and 2015.
Sorg is a seven-time winner of the Michigan High School Soccer Coaches Association (MIHSSCA) District Coach of the Year, three-time MIHSSCA Regional Coach of the Year, and was named MIHSSCA Coach of the Year for all of Michigan in 2014. He was also named Lansing State Journal Coach of the Year in 2012. Sorg earned his “B” License from the United States Soccer Association in 1999 and his U.S. Youth National License in 2010.
“We’re excited to add Brent to the coaching staff,” said Lansing Common president Eric Walcott. “He’s got a ton of experience and a history of success in Lansing-area high school and youth soccer. Oaks (Head Coach Josh Oakley) has put together a strong coaching staff and we can’t wait to see what they’re able to put together on the field.”
In addition to Spring Arbor, Sorg is currently the head coach of the Michigan Olympic Development Soccer Program and coaches the ‘07 boys team at Cap City Athletic 1847 in Lansing.
