Holy Cross Athletics

Ricky Newton enters his second season as an assistant coach to head coach Ben Graham for the women's soccer program. 

In the 2023, Newton helped the Crusaders to a 5-7-5 overall and 2-4-3 conference record, the best season for the program since 2019. He aided in coaching Patriot League Defender of the Week and Third Team All-Patriot League selection Cerys Balmer, Holy Cross's leading scorer (four goals) during the season.

Newton arrived on the Hill after spending the last four years as an assistant women's soccer coach at the University of Massachusetts. Newton coached two All-Atlantic 10 players, the Atlantic 10 Offensive Player of the Year and an Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Year.

Newton has had several stops since his playing days. Prior to UMass, he made his way around the globe to six different countries and three continents to work with female athletes both on the field and in the weight room. He has 15 years of coaching experience under this belt and a background in strength and conditioning as well as injury rehabilitation 

A 2010 graduate of the University of Gloucestershire with a bachelor's degree in sports education, Newton was a standout player, captain and coach who helped lead his team to a national championship in his senior season.