Brian McPartland Wolcott ’05
Inducted: 2012
Sport: Soccer
Position: Midfield/Forward
Jersey: # 2
Career Highlights:
Brian was a soccer standout at St. Mary’s. In his freshman year, he received the Capital Athletic Conference (CAC) Rookie of the Year award, finishing his rookie season with six goals and five assists for 17 points. He would go on to be a four-year letter winner and team captain his senior year. In 2014, he was one of 3 Seahawk players selected to the CAC Silver Anniversary Team for men’s soccer.
Athletic Accomplishments:
As a Seahawk, Brian finished his four-year career as second all-time in goals with 47; second all-time in assists with 26; tied for second all-time with 12 game-winning goals; and third in program history in points with 120.
During his playing time, the Seahawks had three straight winning seasons and three consecutive appears in the CAC Tournament semi-finals. He was selected to the first team All-CAC in 2002, 2003 and 2004. Brian also earned NSCAA/adidas® All-South Region honors for three consecutive seasons, including a first team nod in 2003.
In the CAC men’s soccer record books, he ranks fifth all-time in career goals with 47; eighth all-time in career assists with 26; and eighth all-time in season career points with 43 in 2002.
Most Memorable Sports Experience at St. Mary’s:
"Beating Christopher Newport at home in double overtime. Fans all rushed on the field when we won on a golden goal. Definitely the most memorable win and rush of my career."
Most Missed About Playing at St. Mary’s:
"Pretty much all of it. Being able to play soccer with your friends every day. Going on road trips. All the goofing around and comradery that comes with playing on a team. The feeling of excitement on game day. Most of all I think I miss the intensity of the competition the most. Working as a team to achieve a goal that everyone has bought into, deeply cares about and is willing to put all of their effort into."
Words of Advice for Today’s Seahawk Athlete:
"It only last 4 years so enjoy it as much as possible. Being an undergraduate is a once in a lifetime opportunity, so take advantage of all it has to offer academically, athletically and socially. Use it to develop into a better person mentally, physically and emotionally so you are better prepared to take on the world."
Since St. Mary’s:
Brian lives in Washington, D.C. and works in finance.
Involvement in Your Sport Today:
"I occasionally play in coed games in the city but my main involvement is watching the English Premier League on the weekends. Go Man City!"
Other Thoughts/Memories:
"St. Mary’s was awesome! I hope the current students feel the same way."
Current as of 9/16/2014
