| Hired at Buffalo State: |
Spring 2021 (April 20, 2021) |
| Prior to Buffalo State: |
Head Coach - Elmira College (2020-21) |
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Assistant Coach - Williams College (2019-20) |
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Assistant Coach - Allegheny College (2018-19) |
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Assistant Coach - Methodist University (2017-18) |
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Assistant Coach - Springfield College (2012-16) |
| Alma Mater: |
Ursinus College '12 (Bachelor's) |
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Springfield College '14 (Master's) |
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Springfield College '17 (Doctorate) |
Greg Margolis completed his fourth season at the helm of the Buffalo State women's soccer program in 2024, leading the Bengals to their most overall wins, conference wins, and their first postseason appearance since 2016. He has compiled an overall record of 24-38-7 in four seasons in charge. Margolis' Bengals got off to the best start in program history in 2023, with a 5-0-1 record through the first six games. The squad scored 39 goals for an average of 2.29 goals per game, the most since the 2005 season. Margolis guided Olivia Kilmer to a 23-point season in 2024 and Elle Bush to a 17-point season in 2023, the most points by a freshman in program history since at least 2006. Kaylee Valentic tallied 24 points and nine goals, the most for a Bengal since 2016 during the 2023 season. The 2023 season also saw seven shutouts for Buffao State, their most in a season since 2016.
Before joining Buffalo State, Margolis served as the head coach of both the women’s and men’s soccer programs at Elmira College during the 2020-21 season. Prior to Elmira, he spent one season as an assistant coach with the women’s program at Williams College. During his time with the Williams women's program, Margolis was responsible for recruiting, scouting, performed sports psychology on a group and individual basis, and assisted in all practice and game planning, with a focus on the defensive tactical setup for the team. He helped the Ephs reach the 2019 NCAA Quarterfinals and obtain a national year-end ranking of No. 13. He also coached the NESCAC Player of the Year and a pair of United Soccer Coaches All-Americans.
Before Williams, Margolis served as the assistant coach for the women's soccer team at Allegheny College (2018-19) and men's soccer program at Methodist University (2017-18). Similar to his role at Williams, Margolis was responsible for the recruiting efforts, scouting, tactical analysis, and culture building at both programs.
He began his coaching career with the men’s program at Springfield College as an assistant coach from 2012-16, helping the team capture the 2016 New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) title, as well as a pair of ECAC New England Regional championships.
Margolis is a 2012 graduate from Ursinus College with a bachelor’s degree in exercise and sport science with a minor in coaching. He then completed his master’s in sport and exercise psychology, as well as a doctorate in sport and exercise psychology from Springfield in 2014 and 2017, respectively. He also owns United States Soccer Federation D & F Licenses, United States Soccer Federation Grassroots 4v4, 7v7, 9v9, 11v11 Licenses, and a United Soccer Coaches Goalkeeper Level 1 Diploma.
In addition to his collegiate coaching career, Margolis served as the head coach for the Liberty Point U16 team in Fayetteville, North Carolina, the operations coordinator for the New England Revolution of Major League Soccer, and a cognitive performance coach for the United States Military.
| SUNYAC Tournament Appearances: |
1: 2024 |
| United Soccer Coaches Team Academic Award: |
1: 2022 |
| SUNYAC All-Conference Selections: |
3 |
| SUNYAC Rookie of the Year: |
1: Olivia Kilmer (2024) |
| Buffalo State |
Overall Record |
SUNYAC Record |
Year-End Finish |
| 2024 |
8-10 |
5-4 (5th) |
SUNYAC First Round |
| 2023 |
7-6-4 |
1-5-3 (9th) |
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| 2022 |
6-7-3 |
1-6-2 (9th) |
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| 2021 |
3-15 |
0-9 (10th) |
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| Overall at Buffalo State (4 seasons) |
24-38-7 (.348) |
7-24-5 (.194) |
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| Overall as Head Coach |
25-42-8 (.333) |
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(UPDATED 12/10/24)
