Elon University Athletics

Shane Carew begins his first season as a assistant coach of the Elon men's soccer program after joining the program in August 2013. Carew arrives at Elon after a serving as the Executive Director of Coaching for FC Carolina Alliance.

As the FCCA Executive Director, Carew oversaw all FCCA Soccer Programs including FCCA Tournaments, Classic, Challenge, Academy Munchkin, Pre-Academy, Goalkeeping and SAT. He holds soccer coaching licenses in the both UEFA "B" and USSF "A".
 
Carew played collegiately at Charlotte from 2001 to 2003 where he was a three-time All-Conference selection and received National Team of the Week honors for the 49ers. Carew also played professionally in his native Ireland with Shelbourne FC and Kilkenny City and also with the Long Island Rough Riders. During his time at Charlotte, Carew was selected to the Irish National Team to play in the 2003 World University Games in South Korea.

In addition, Carew served as the director of soccer operations at his alma matter and on the North Carolina Olympic Development Program (ODP) staff. He was also the director of the Boy's Classic program at FCCA and is a former president of the Charlotte Area Youth Soccer League (CAYSL).

Carew graduated from Charlotte in 2004 with a bachelor's degree in English and communication studies.