Frank Kohlenstein will begin his 13th year as the head coach of the Colorado School of Mines men's soccer program in 2010.

Kohlenstein has compiled an overall record of 139-85-24 (.609 winning percentage) to become the all-time winningest men's soccer coach at Mines. Kohlenstein has been selected as the RMAC Men's Soccer Coach of the Year five times (2000, 2001, 2002, 2006 and 2009).

In 2009, Kohlenstein helped lead Mines to the NCAA Tournament for the second time in program history. The Orediggers finished the season ranked 18th in Division II posting a record of 15-3-4 overall and 11-2-1 in RMAC play. Kohlenstein became the all-time winningest men's soccer coach at Mines as he was named both RMAC and NSCAA / Mondo Central Region Coach of the Year in 2009.

Last season, in 2008, the CSM men posted a 9-8-3 record overall (7-4-3) RMAC and qualified for the RMAC Tournament as the third-seed. The Orediggers made multiple apperances in the NSCAA/adidas Division II Top 25 Poll and were ranked as high as 16th in Division II. The CSM men placed nine players on Academic All-RMAC teams and five on All-RMAC teams. Jason Decker garnered NSCAA/adidas Third Team All-American honors.

In 2007, the Oredigger men compiled an 11-9-2 overall record (7-6-1 RMAC) and advanced into the RMAC Tournament championship match. Three Orediggers earned All-RMAC recognition, including Craig Thompson, who was selected as the RMAC Player of the Year. A unanimous First Team All-RMAC pick, Thompson also garnered RMAC Academic Player of the Year laurels. Thompson, Nick Kubala and Ross Davis earned All-Midwest Region honors, as well.

During the 2006 season, Kohlenstein led CSM to a 13-7-1 overall record and a third-place finish in the RMAC (9-3-0). The Orediggers landed six All-RMAC selections and three All-Midwest Region picks.

CSM earned its first-ever berth in the NCAA Division II Tournament in 2005 and notched an opening-round victory over Incarnate Word. However, the season concluded with a 1-0 setback to Fort Lewis College, the eventual national champion, in the second round.

In 2004, Kohlenstein led the Orediggers to a 10-4-5 overall mark and a third-place showing in the RMAC with a 7-3-2 mark. CSM ended its season with a 2-2 draw in the RMAC Tournament Semifinals, but lost the match on penalty kicks. Kohlenstein guided the 2003 edition of the Orediggers to their second straight RMAC Regular-Season Championship (9-3-0 in conference play) and the #1 seed in the RMAC Tournament.

From 2000-02, Kohlenstein led CSM to a combined 43-15-5 mark. In 2000, Kohlenstein guided Mines to a 14-4-4 overall mark and an appearance in the RMAC Championship match. The following season, in 2001, the Orediggers went 13-7-0 overall and finished second in the RMAC standings. The 2002 Orediggers won the RMAC Tournament Championship and finished the season with a school-record 16 wins en route to a #19 national ranking and a #3 regional ranking.

Kohlenstein owns a 462-208-63 career record (.673 winning percentage), and the 2010 season will be his 31st in the collegiate and / or professional ranks.

Prior to his arrival in Golden, Kohlenstein spent the 1995 season at the helm of the Raleigh Flyers and the 1997 campaign as the head coach of the Richmond Kickers. Kohlenstein also spent 10 years at the University of South Carolina - Spartanburg, where the Rifles made three trips to the Final Four. During his six years at the University of North Carolina - Charlotte (NCAA Division I), Kohlenstein led the 49ers to their first-ever NCAA playoff berth. Kohlenstein led the 49ers to another pair of NCAA playoff appearances during his stay at UNC - Charlotte.

While taking five different teams on five different levels to the playoffs, Kohlenstein has coached 28 All-Americans, 12 Academic All-Americans, one Rhodes Scholar, five National Team players and 145 All-Conference athletes.

Kohlenstein received his undergraduate degree in Physical Education from Florida State in 1976 before going on to earn his master's degree in Exercise Physiology from Montana State in 1977.

Kohlenstein and wife, Debbie, reside in Golden.

The 2009 season marks Greg Mulholland's third year as an assistant men's soccer coach at Colorado School of Mines.

During the 2008 season, the CSM men posted a 9-8-3 record overall (7-4-3) RMAC and qualified for the RMAC Tournament as the third-seed.

Prior to his arrival at CSM, Mulholland spent six years as the varsity assistant and goalkeepers coach at Chatfield High School. There he helped the program to a High School State title in 2004 and consistent top 10 rankings. In addition, Mulholland currently serves as team coach and goalkeeper coach for Real Colorado Soccer Club. Mulholland was the Director of Goalkeeping for The Colorado Girls Soccer Academy from 2002-2005.

A native of Littleton, Colorado, Mulholland played prep soccer at Central Bucks East High School in Buckingham, Pennsylvania. Mulholland earned his bachelor's degree from Millersville University (Pennsylvania) in 2001 and is in progress to earn his master's degree (School Administration) from the University of Colorado - Denver.

Kevin Fickes returns to Colorado School of Mines for his second stint as an assistant coach in 2009. Fickes will serve as an assistant for both the men's and womens' teams.

Fickes previously served as the men's assistant coach for eight seasons at Mines (1998-2005).

A North Carolina native, Fickes played professionally and at the college level. He was a member of the 1992 and 1993 UNC-Charlotte teams that advanced to the NCAA Tournament two times and was ranked as high as No. 2 in the country under current Colorado School of Mines Head Coach Frank Kohlenstein.

Following his successful collegiate career, Fickes played three season of professional soccer, including one year each with the Richmond Kickers and the Raleigh Flyers in which he was coached by Kohlenstein. Fickes also spent one season with the Wilmington Hammerheads.

A graduate of the University of North Carolina-Charlottle in 1993, Fickes received his bachelor’s degree in English.

Since 1998, Fickes has worked with the Real Colorado Soccer Club as a coach. He currently serves as the Assistant Director of Competitive and is both a Staff and Academy Coach. His USSF Academy team reached Nationals this year and last year.

Fickes and his wife, Kimberly, reside in Golden with their daughter, Molly (6).