He’s played, coached soccer in CMS. Now Providence’s Nic Sosa is heading to private school
BY JAY EDWARDS FEBRUARY 10, 2023 5:30 AM
Nic Sosa was perfectly happy with his role as the Providence High boys soccer coach. His
Panthers teams had won 101 games, including four conference titles in the past six years while being nationally ranked in the top 10 twice in that same span.
But when the opportunity to take on a new challenge at Charlotte Christian presented itself, Sosa admits “it was too good to pass up.”
“The decision to leave Providence was super hard, because I wasn’t necessarily looking for it (another coaching job),” said Sosa, who started coaching at Providence in 2017.
“The appeal was really two things. One, it was a great opportunity for my family and kids to be at one of the best private schools in the state and country. Two, I was ready for a new (coaching) challenge. From a wins and losses standpoint, I knew I was at a great place (Providence).
“I believe these guys (Charlotte Christian, which was 3-13 last year) can win more games. That energizes and motivates me to help this program, I want them to know what it feels like to win (more often).”
Sosa will not only be in charge of the Charlotte Christian boys varsity soccer program, but will also oversee the Knights’ middle school and junior varsity teams. Sosa is also bringing one of his Providence assistants, Noah Spencer, with him to Charlotte Christian. He plans on filling the middle school and junior varsity coaching positions with coaches who share his style of play.
“To get to be in charge of the whole program from the middle school to the JVs to the varsity is a big deal,” Sosa said. “It means I can help build and develop these players from a young age. Hopefully by the time they get to the varsity team, they are ready and know who to expect.”
Sosa, 48, was not only was a standout player himself, but comes from a soccer family tradition. Both his father Augusto (Uruguay) and brother Fernando (Colombia) played professional soccer in South America. Fernando Sosa is still the all-time leading scorer in Charlotte 49ers’ soccer history (66 goals).
Nic Sosa, a Charlotte native, starred at both West Charlotte (1990) as a sophomore before finishing his final two high school seasons at South Mecklenburg (1992 graduate). By age 14, Sosa was already being recruited by Club Atletico Independiente of Argentina to be integrated into their youth academy. By age 18, Sosa signed his first professional contract to play for Club Nacional de Football of Montevideo, Uruguay. He uses his experience as a player and now coach to give his teams a unique perspective on the field.
Sosa knows there is a great challenge at Charlotte Christian as he enters a soccer conference (CISAA) with state powers like Charlotte Country Day, Charlotte Latin, Providence Day, Covenant Day and Cannon School. But, Sosa is focused on helping his team establish their own tradition.
“My goal is to leave my front print there (at Charlotte Christian) by helping them turn the program around, and win more games” Sosa said.
“One day, when I leave, I hope Charlotte Christian is thought of as a soccer school, not just a baseball and football school I’m saying we’re going to win the state championship this year, but I will say that (a championship) should be the goal every year no matter where I am.”
BY JAY EDWARDS FEBRUARY 10, 2023 5:30 AM
Nic Sosa was perfectly happy with his role as the Providence High boys soccer coach. His
Panthers teams had won 101 games, including four conference titles in the past six years while being nationally ranked in the top 10 twice in that same span.
But when the opportunity to take on a new challenge at Charlotte Christian presented itself, Sosa admits “it was too good to pass up.”
“The decision to leave Providence was super hard, because I wasn’t necessarily looking for it (another coaching job),” said Sosa, who started coaching at Providence in 2017.
“The appeal was really two things. One, it was a great opportunity for my family and kids to be at one of the best private schools in the state and country. Two, I was ready for a new (coaching) challenge. From a wins and losses standpoint, I knew I was at a great place (Providence).
“I believe these guys (Charlotte Christian, which was 3-13 last year) can win more games. That energizes and motivates me to help this program, I want them to know what it feels like to win (more often).”
Sosa will not only be in charge of the Charlotte Christian boys varsity soccer program, but will also oversee the Knights’ middle school and junior varsity teams. Sosa is also bringing one of his Providence assistants, Noah Spencer, with him to Charlotte Christian. He plans on filling the middle school and junior varsity coaching positions with coaches who share his style of play.
“To get to be in charge of the whole program from the middle school to the JVs to the varsity is a big deal,” Sosa said. “It means I can help build and develop these players from a young age. Hopefully by the time they get to the varsity team, they are ready and know who to expect.”
Sosa, 48, was not only was a standout player himself, but comes from a soccer family tradition. Both his father Augusto (Uruguay) and brother Fernando (Colombia) played professional soccer in South America. Fernando Sosa is still the all-time leading scorer in Charlotte 49ers’ soccer history (66 goals).
Nic Sosa, a Charlotte native, starred at both West Charlotte (1990) as a sophomore before finishing his final two high school seasons at South Mecklenburg (1992 graduate). By age 14, Sosa was already being recruited by Club Atletico Independiente of Argentina to be integrated into their youth academy. By age 18, Sosa signed his first professional contract to play for Club Nacional de Football of Montevideo, Uruguay. He uses his experience as a player and now coach to give his teams a unique perspective on the field.
Sosa knows there is a great challenge at Charlotte Christian as he enters a soccer conference (CISAA) with state powers like Charlotte Country Day, Charlotte Latin, Providence Day, Covenant Day and Cannon School. But, Sosa is focused on helping his team establish their own tradition.
“My goal is to leave my front print there (at Charlotte Christian) by helping them turn the program around, and win more games” Sosa said.
“One day, when I leave, I hope Charlotte Christian is thought of as a soccer school, not just a baseball and football school I’m saying we’re going to win the state championship this year, but I will say that (a championship) should be the goal every year no matter where I am.”