Peter Merritt joined the Averett University men's soccer program in February 2020 as an assistant coach.
Merritt came to Averett following a four-year playing career at N.C. Wesleyan College from 2016-19. A center back, Merritt helped the Bishops win three USA South regular season crowns, two conference tournament titles and make two NCAA Tournament appearances. He was a three-time USA South Academic All-Conference performer.
In addition to his collegiate playing career, Merritt has coached had multiple youth and ID camps at multiple levels.
A native of Huntersville, North Carolina, Merritt graduated from N.C. Wesleyan in 2019 with a degree in business administration and marketing. He is pursuing his master of business administration from Averett.
