HOBOKEN, N.J. (August 11, 2020)  – The Stevens Institute of Technology Department of Athletics mourns the heartbreaking loss of former men's soccer student-athlete, Todd Sheridan, who passed away suddenly Saturday. 

Director of Athletics Russell Rogers:
"Todd was the ideal student-athlete; on the field, in the classroom, and you could not find a nicer person. One of the things that sticks out most to me was Todd's knack for scoring big goals in important situations. His game-winner in the first round of the 2008 NCAA Tournament against RPI and then the goal in the first five minutes of the national semifinal that year against Amherst are two of the biggest goals in program history. Todd's loss is devastating to our athletic community, our men's soccer program and to our alumni. The memories Todd gave us will never fade. We will miss him greatly and our thoughts and prayers are with Todd and his family."

Head Men's Soccer Coach Dale Jordan:
"The Stevens men's soccer program offers its condolences to the family, friends, coaches and teammates of Todd Sheridan. Todd had an incredible impact on our men's soccer program, as a captain, leading his team to a national final in 2008. His legacy will forever be remembered."

Former Head Men's Soccer Coach Tim O'Donohue:
"First, from all of the coaches, athletic trainers and sports information directors that worked directly with Todd on these teams, all of our love and condolences go out to Jack and Betty Sheridan - they were an instrumental part of the program and supported every player. As a parent, my main thoughts are with them in this very difficult time. They attended almost every game in Todd's career and our hearts go out to them both. Todd was everything a coach could have wanted in a player - relentless, selfless, humble, funny and loyal. On top of that he had some serious ability accompanied by a tenacity and will to win that is rare. [Todd] was the most important player in a lot of ways, the heart of the most successful team in Stevens Men's Soccer history. He didn't get all of the accolades, but he was the most indispensable member of the team if you ask any of his teammates. He had a knack for the back of the net, but, more than even that, so athletic, so competitive, so great in the air, just a great guy, a great personality, a great smile. Everybody loved him; just a friendly guy, a great sense of humor, a cool guy, one of the most liked people that I've ever coached or been around; it's a real tragedy. He was proud to wear the Stevens jersey - he embodied who we were as a group. Most importantly, he was great friends with every guy on the team off the field and was beloved by the team. Just a complete class act, a gentleman, a true scholar athlete. Rest in Peace Todd #17"

Former Teammate and Roommate John Radvany:
"I shared incredible memories with Todd both on and off the field. His resilient leadership and grit inspired our teammates in helping us achieve so much during our four years together and he possessed a positive energy and charisma that was treasured by all those who had the privilege to know hom. Todd was taken from us too soon, yet the imprint he left on our lives will never fade. We will miss you, brother."

Former Teammate and Stevens Athletic Hall of Famer Niko Gkionis:
"The news hit the whole Stevens soccer community very hard. Todd was the quintessential Stevens athlete. He was a genuinely good person with a lot of talent both on and off the field.  His natural instinct in front of the goal was one of the best I have seen at Stevens. I remember him coming in his freshman year and working his tail off to prove himself. He did just that and left a lasting impression on the program. We will never forget Todd."

Former Teammate and Stevens Athletic Hall of Famer Zach Carr:
"Todd embodied everything that is great about Stevens and the Men's Soccer program. He was extremely talented as a player, but more importantly was an even better leader, friend, and teammate. In the three years I played with Todd, he was instrumental in our success as a team, culminating with his integral play on our way to the National Championship game. But what I will remember most is how he motivated us to succeed and led by example every day. We are all lucky to have been impacted by Todd. Though he will be sorely missed, his influence on his friends and family will live on forever."

On behalf of the current Stevens Men's Soccer Student-Athletes:
"The Stevens Men's Soccer Team sends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Todd Sheridan. As a gifted athlete and academic, Todd set the bar so high at this program that even years later the dedication, passion and heart he put in can still be felt throughout this team today. We all thank you from the bottom of our hearts for putting everything towards this team during your time here. We will be sure to make you proud next fall!"

Arriving in Hoboken as a two-time New Jersey state champion with St. Augustine Preparatory School, Sheridan, 32, excelled on the pitch for the Ducks from 2006-09, and finished his career on Castle Point with 37 goals and six assists over 81 matches, including seven markers in the NCAA Tournament. A First Team All-Empire 8 Conference selection in 2008, Sheridan remains ranked in the Ducks' all-time top-10 in both career goals and points, and co-holds the team record for goals in a match with four, which the Galloway, New Jersey native achieved in 2006. As a first-year student-athlete, Sheridan ranked 22nd in the country in goals per match and 39th in points per match, making an immediate impact on the men's soccer program.

"If you look at the 2006 season," O'Donohue reflected. "He had four goals in 20 minutes [against Farmingdale State in the Skyline playoffs]. He was mad at me because I think I benched him in the first half and it was not necessarily a competitive game, so I took him out in the first half. He was so competitive and he was competing with Terrance Johnson, who was another top forward, so we were kind of rotating the forwards a little bit and I said to him, 'the thing that decides the playing time is scoring goals; forwards are measured on scoring goals, it's not how much you run, there's a lot of factors, but, that, ultimately, is what's going to get you into the lineup'. I told him that and he goes and bangs four goals in 20 minutes. I will never forget the one goal: he literally beat like three players, he was on the sideline [and] chips it, chips it, honestly, one of the best goals I have seen in 20 years. I remember he kind of looked at me and just started smiling."

Sheridan played for Stevens during a time in which the Ducks were in the midst of unprecedented success. The men's soccer program reached the postseason in each of Sheridan's four seasons in Hoboken, culminating with a national championship appearance in 2008. The four-year stretch was a key component of the Ducks' run of 13 consecutive conference championships and postseason appearances, which bridged the program's migration from the Skyline Conference to the Empire 8. Interestingly enough, despite not coming away with the prized national championship trophy, the program's exit from each of Sheridan's four NCAA appearances came via penalty kicks. Over their four seasons together, Sheridan's class was one of the most productive in program history, posting a remarkable 71-8-12 record, including a sterling 24-2-2 mark in conference play. The team's 18-0-3 campaign in 2006 was the program's first season without a defeat since 1940.

Although his athletic tenure at Stevens came to a close in 2009 after a scoreless draw with No. 4 Christopher Newport University in the NCAA Tournament that saw the Captains advance to the sectional final on penalties, Sheridan holds the unique and rare feat of closing his career by scoring a goal on his final collegiate shot. On November 15, in the Ducks' second-round NCAA fixture against in-state rival, and nationally-ranked, Montclair State University, Sheridan's strike in the 74th minute capped a dominating 4-0 performance that propelled the Ducks over the Red Hawks for just the second time in the series history. O'Donohue referred to the team's performance that afternoon as "one of the best that Stevens ever had" and that Sheridan's performance and goal are some of his "lasting memories." The victory snapped Montclair State's 46-match unbeaten streak on its home turf.

"I could talk about him all day," a very emotional O'Donohue said fondly. "I loved him so much. It's not easy to talk about him because he's everything you want as a coach, not only on the field, but off the field as well. I always say to my teams that relationships are a two-way street; it's a mutual thing, even between coach and player and Todd was always listening and he was always aware of that.  Todd would stop by at my office every day and ask 'what are we doing today, coach?' We had a running joke where he would challenge me to stop drinking so much coffee, and I would tell him the next day I would cut back. He was just a great guy. A big personality and you could not help but adore him. Everything was in front of him. This is devastating to his family and friends. He was a special person and all of his coaches and teammates will always love and remember him.  Rest in peace, Todd."

Equally as successful in the classroom as he was on the pitch, Sheridan was named to the Dean's List in each of his four years in Hoboken and was also a three-year Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholar and a three-time Edwin A. Stevens Scholar. He won the Joel Crouch Award as a senior for his four-year contributions to the men's soccer program and was the recipient of the athletic department's Dr. Harold J. Raveche Award in 2010, which is awarded annually to the male and female senior student-athlete who best combine academic and athletic excellence with the ability to lead in the classroom and in competition.

Sheridan was inducted into the South Jersey Soccer Hall of Fame in 2015 and coached in the Voorhees Soccer Association.

Sheridan graduated from Stevens in 2010 with a Bachelor's of Engineering degree in civil engineering. He would go on to earn his Master's of Science degree in geotechnical engineering from the University of Texas at Austin in 2012.

Todd is survived by his parents John and Elizabeth, sister Carrie, brother John and numerous nieces and nephews and countless friends. Todd shared his undergraduate alma mater with his father, who played baseball at Stevens before graduating in 1967.

Visitation along with prayers and testimonial will be held at the Wimberg Funeral Home in Galloway, New Jersey on Thursday evening. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Community Food Bank of South Jersey. A zoom link is being provided for those not able to attend due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Forever A Duck.

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