Kylie Stannard, who helped guide Michigan State to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament as the associate head coach this fall, was named the head coach of men’s soccer at Yale in December 2014.

Stannard, who spent a total of six years at Michigan State as a member of Damon Rensing’s staff, brings impressive credentials to New Haven. The Spartans made five NCAA Tournament appearances during Stannard’s tenure, including runs to the Elite Eight in each of the last two years, the Sweet 16 in 2010 (where MSU fell to North Carolina on penalty kicks) and a Big Ten Tournament title and appearance in the round of 32 in 2012. MSU also reached the championship game of the Big Ten Tournament in 2013, posted an overall record of 69-43-18 in his six seasons and has led the nation in shutouts over the past two years with a total of 26.

Prior to Michigan State, Stannard spent four years as an assistant coach at Northern Illinois where he worked under two-time MAC Coach of the Year Steve Simmons.

In addition to his collegiate coaching experience, Stannard has served as a US Soccer scout for the Great Lakes Region since 2012. In addition, he was the head coach for the National Premier Soccer League’s Detroit City FC, leading the team to a second-place finish and a 5-2-5 overall record in its first year.