Warren Backman just completed his first season as an assistant coach with the Regis College men's soccer team. 

Originally from Spring Hill, Fla., Backman appeared in 47 matches, including 34 starts, as a back for the Emerson College men’s soccer team from 2015 to 2017. After earning one assist in 2016, he finished with two goals and three assists in 2017, scoring his first career goal against Emmanuel Sept. 2, 2017. After dishing out two assists against Fisher Sept. 10, 2017, Backman collected one goal and one assist against Newbury Sept. 18, 2017.

Backman graduated from Emerson in 2018 with his bachelor’s degree in sports communications. He previously served as the lead broadcaster for Boston City FC of the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) and has played for Boston Siege of the United Premier Soccer League (UPSL).