Richard Stottler
Builder - Inaugural Class of 2002

Cocoa Expos 1993-Present

Stottler is a well-respected name in Florida soccer circles. He started his soccer career earning All-American honors and playing in the first-ever NCAA soccer championship for the University of Maryland. As a coach in 1979, Stottler led the movement that brought soccer to Brevard County High Schools and coached Cocoa Beach High School to five consecutive district titles and six in 10 years. He then moved into the college ranks, leading Florida Institute of Technology to two NCAA Division II national titles while compiling an impressive .784 winning percentage in his seven seasons. In 1991, Stottler became the first FIT coach to win the Division II Coach of the Year Award. The school named its home field in honor of Stottler. He has been extremely active in the community in raising money for youth and seniors of Central Florida. Every year as a part of his efforts, Stottler provides a Children's Christmas party for over 150 disadvantaged youth in the area. He also provides an annual picnic for over 150 seniors from nursing homes at the Space Coast State Fair. He has been an active member of the Brevard County Crisis Services Board of Directors for over ten years and has helped to raise the level of awareness of this important organization.

Stottler, along with Giles Malone, began the Expos franchise in 1993, entering the team in the I-League. The Expos struggled indoors, but shined outdoors in the Florida sun, losing just three regular season games in their first two years. Stottler served as head coach of the club for its first seven years, compiling a 86-28-1 regular season record and a postseason mark of 13-8. Under his direction, the team reached the postseason six times and the league championship match twice.




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