Stony Brook, N.Y. - Former Stony Brook men's soccer captain Shane Wixted, who starred for the Seawolves in the 2012 and 2013 seasons, has rejoined the men’s soccer program as an assistant coach.

“We are excited to welcome Shane back to Stony Brook,” said head coach Ryan Anatol. “It is always great to keep Alumni involved with our program. Shane was a team captain, graduated early from our institution and is a talented, energetic young coach. We look forward to the impact he will have in our program.”

Wixted, who transferred to Stony Brook from South Florida, led the Seawolves to an 11-win season in 2012 and a berth in the America East semifinal. He started all 35 games in his Stony Brook career.

“I am very excited to be a part of the staff," added Wixted. "I can’t wait to work with the team and the coaches. It is a dream come true to return to the University I graduated from and give back to the program that gave me so much as a player.”

A former ESPN High School All-American and member of the VSITampa Flames of the PDL, Wixted’s coaching experience includes a stint as an assistant coach at Broward College and time training youth players in the Key Biscayne and European soccer clubs.

Stony Brook opens the season at home vs. Central Connecticut State on Aug. 28.