University of Alabama head soccer coach Wes Hart recently announced the hiring of Mike Piserchio as the program's new assistant coach. Piserchio joins the Crimson Tide from the Colorado Rush, one of the premier soccer clubs in the country, where he has spent 10 years as a Director of Coaching. "I am thrilled to have Mike join our staff at Alabama," said Hart. "It is important that I surround myself with quality coaches and quality people, and Mike certainly encompasses both. I had the pleasure of working alongside him for close to nine years at Colorado Rush. Mike is one of the best. I am confident that he will play a key role in helping this program reach new heights." A native of Littleton, Colorado, Piserchio has spent the last 10 years as a Director of Coaching for the Colorado Rush, a role that Hart held for three years prior to joining Florida State in 2013. During his time with the Rush, Piserchio served as a head coach for several ECNL girls teams, and was an assistant coach for the 2008 U18 Girls National Championship team. Piserchio has coached several US Youth National Team players, and has played a vital role in the development of many youth national team and current professional players. "I want to thank Coach Hart and the University of Alabama for this incredible opportunity," said Piserchio. "I am thrilled to once again work with Coach Hart and am excited to join Coach Roh as we all work to build a championship program in Tuscaloosa. I am honored to be a part of the University of Alabama with its rich athletic history. I look forward to getting to know the team and working with each player as we set out to achieve our goals." Piserchio has played competitive soccer at every level, including two seasons at the University of San Diego and the University of Denver, and one season for the Colorado Rapids of the MLS. Piserchio won a National Championship with the Colorado Rush and was honored as a NSCAA West Region All-American after his senior season at the University of Denver. Piserchio and Hart were teammates with the Rapids in 2003. Piserchio is married to the former Jamie Grisinger. The couple are the parents of two children, Audrina (3) and Luca (1).