Daniel Mudd enters his first season as the interim head coach for the Behrend Lions women's soccer program.

Previously, Mudd assisted on the Behrend men's team that compiled a team record for wins finishing with an 18-5-2 record on the way to winning the 2009 ECAC South Region Tournament. He also served as goalkeeper coach for both the men's and women's program.

In the summer of 2009, Mudd earned the MVP award for his contributions to the Erie Admirals NPSL team that made it to the National Championship game in its inaugural season. Mudd spent four years at NCAA Division II, Mercyhurst College. As a four year starting goalkeeper and two year captain, Mudd helped the Lakers to a conference championship, one NCAA tournament appearance, and a national ranking of 7. Mudd earned all-conference awards every year, receiving all-region awards during his sophomore and senior campaigns. He collected team rookie of the year in 2005 and was voted MVP for his efforts during his junior season. He finished his career holding the school record for saves (322).

Mudd came to Erie, PA from Hull, England. As a youth player in England, Mudd played for current EPL team Hull City A.F.C. and also represented his country on the England Schoolboys teams.

Mudd earned his undergraduate degree in Educational Studies from Mercyhurst College and is currently pursuing his master's in business administration here at Behrend.