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.

Parker most recently spent three seasons as an assistant coach for the Brown University Men’s Soccer Program. This past fall, he helped in leading Brown to an undefeated conference record and an appearance in the Ivy League Tournament Final. Goalkeeper Hudson Blatteis also thrived under his guidance, with Parker helping him win Ivy League Defensive Player of the Year accolades.

Prior to his time at Brown University, Parker spent nine seasons at the University of Connecticut. While on the staff there, the Connecticut native assisted with recruiting, training sessions and film analysis while also creating a year-round goalkeeper training model. Husky goalkeeper Scott Levene excelled in his system, developing into the top player in the American Athletic Conference (AAC) at his position and leading the AAC in goals-against average (0.77), save percentage (79.2%) and shutouts (8). During his time on campus, Parker saw UConn appear in consecutive NCAA Tournament Quarterfinals (2012, 2013) while also qualifying for the national competition in 2015 and 2018 as well.

Parker, who holds a United Soccer Coaches Advanced National Diploma and USSF C License, earned four letters as a player for Saint Anselm College in New Hampshire. A Northeast-10 Conference All-Rookie Team selection, he started 72 games at Saint Anselm and left the program as its all-time leader in minutes played. The former Northeast-10 All-Academic Team member was also a two-time captain and selected as the 2011-12 Saint Anslem Student-Athlete of the Year. After acquiring his degree in International Business from Saint Anslem, Parker continued his academic pursuits at UConn and earned his Masters in Sports Management.

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.