Boys Varsity Soccer

Coach Halpern took over as the head coach of the boys soccer team in summer of 2022 with years of experience at the highest levels of college soccer as a former Assistant Coach for the University of Connecticut men’s soccer program from 2017-2022. Throughout his five years at UCONN, Scott was held responsible for the program’s recruiting efforts, on field coaching, opponent analysis, fundraising events, community relations, as well as game day marketing and ticket sales. He also helped more than 15 different players to the professional level, in MLS, USL, and overseas. While at UCONN, Halpern also completed his M.A. in Educational Psychology in 2019. 

Prior to UCONN, Scott attended Ithaca College and was three year captain for the program under current DC United MLS Academy Director, Patrick Ouckama. While at Ithaca, Scott was named Empire 8 Conference Rookie-Team of the Year and competed in three consecutive conference finals. Halpern was the SAAC Community Service Chair for the Athletic Department and helped establish the “IC Leadership Academy” for captains and up in coming leaders on each sports team. Scott graduated from Ithaca College in 2017 with a B.A. in Psychology and Sports Psychology. 

Originally from Freehold, New Jersey, Scott played his youth soccer under legendary US Soccer player and coach, Tab Ramos. Scott was a two time State Champion and Regional Champion and was named a member of the Olympic Development Regional Team. Scott attended Colts Neck High School where he was a part of the Naval Junior ROTC program and earned the rank of Petty Officer 2^nd Class, while also a two year captain of the Soccer Team that went on to claim the Class A North Title two years in a row.

Halpern was named an All-State and All-Region selection his senior year in 2012. Scott holds his USSF “C” License and is currently the Assistant Program Director of Glastonbury Hartwell Soccer Club and Director of Coaching of EPIC training company. In addition to Co-Head Coaching the Soccer Team, Scott is the Assistant Athletic Director here at Loomis Chaffee.

Rick first joined the Loomis Chaffee community in 2012 and returned to the Island in 2020 after having taught at the Rivers School. Rick currently teaches history, coaches boys varsity soccer, and lives on campus with his family in Palmer Hall. Rick holds a bachelor’s degree in history of art and architecture from Harvard and a master’s degree in classical archaeology from Oxford. As a parent of two toddlers, Rick’s favorite spot on campus is the playground.