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Assistant Coach
daniel.dobson@unt.edu
North Texas
Division 1
Daniel Dobson finished his fifth season as the top assistant on John Hedlunds coaching staff in 2018. He serves as the top recruiting assistant and also coaches the field players. Dobson started out as a volunteer assistant at North Texas in 2012 and moved into a full-time position in 2014.
Since Dobson joined the Mean Green, he has helped lead North Texas to nine championships (five regular-season & four conference tournament championships) and four trips to the NCAA Tournament. He also helped lead North Texas to a school record in wins with 19 (2015) and a Conference USA record for shutouts in a season with 16 shutouts (2015).
In 2018, the Mean Green were the Conference USA Regular Season and Tournament champions and boasted a conference-best nine all-conference players including junior All-American Dominique James who was named the conference's Defensive Player of the Year and overall Player of the Year.
In 2017, Dobson helped lead the Mean Green to another Conference USA championship and advanced to the NCAA tournament for the fifth time in school history. North Texas finished with a 14-4-4 record, the program's 23rd consecutive winning season and featured the conference's top defense that allowed just .8 goals per match and had one of the country's most potent offense's, scoring the eighth most goals (49) in the country.
The Mean Green had three players earn all-conference nods, including first-team selectee Dominque James.
The Mean Green improved their NCAA-best undefeated home conference unbeaten streak to 44 by positing a 4-0-1 record in home conference matches in 2017. North Texas hasn't lost a home conference match since Oct. 31 2008 and are 41-0-3 during the streak.
In 2016, Dobson helped lead the Mean Green to their third straight Conference USA regular-season conference title. The Mean Green went 9-1 in conference play, only the second time that a North Texas team has won nine league games. North Texas earned the No. 1 seed in the Conference USA Championship but ultimately lost in the semifinals.
In 2015, Dobson helped coach the Mean Green to what might go down as the best team in program history. North Texas won a school-record 19 games, en route to winning back-to-back regular season titles. The team won its first Conference USA Championship and advanced to the NCAA tournament for the fourth time in school history. The 2015 team was ranked as high as No. 3 in the central region and received votes in the national poll throughout the season. North Texas also beat TCU, 1-0, on the road.
Dobson mentored nine all-conference players, including C-USA Co-Offensive Player of the Year Rachel Holden, Midfielder of the Year Karla Pineda and first-team all-conference goalkeeper Jackie Kerestine.
The 2014 team won its first Conference USA regular-season title behind a record of 16-5-1 and 14 shutouts. Rachel Holden, Karla Pineda and Jackie Kerestine received all-conference honors for their play in 2014. North Texas also defeated Oregon State (Pac 12) at home.
In 2013, North Texas defeated two Big 12 teams: at TCU (2-0) and at Oklahoma (5-0). North Texas finished second in C-USA and advanced to the conference finals. Dobson helped coach the 2013 C-USA Offensive Player of the Year (Rachel Holden) and 2013 C-USA Defensive Player of the Year (Kelsey Hodges). Hodges went on to sign a professional contract with the Seattle Sounders Women in 2014 and a Division I team in Sweden.
As a player, Dobson was a standout for Memphis from 2001-04. He was named team captain for his senior year and led the Tigers win a C-USA regular season and tournament championship. That year, Memphis was ranked as high as No. 10 in the nation, the highest-ever ranking for Memphis. He became the first Memphis product to sign a Major League Soccer contract, and spent time with both the Kansas City Wizards and Chivas USA.
After his playing career, Dobson has spent 12 years coaching club, academy, high school and collegiate soccer squads throughout the Metroplex. This will be his seventh season with the Mean Green program.
Dobson is a graduate of Naaman Forest High School in Garland, Texas. He and his wife, Casey Fields Dobson, have two sons, Luke and Casen.
Associate Head Coach
paul.burns@tamuc.edu
Texas A&M-Commerce
Division 2
Burns is in his 8th season as an Associate Head Coach for Texas A&M-Commerce, bringing with him over 25 years of coaching and teaching experience. The program is coming off a 9th consecutive winning season, finishing In the top half of the conference. During the last 8 years the team have been selected to the NCAA national tournament 4 straight years and advanced to the sweet 16 two times. The program has numerous conference titles, individual All-Americans and Scholar All-Americans throughout this time. For 2022 the Lions athletic programs will move to NCAA Division 1 and begin competition in the Southland Conference.
Burns spent the previous 17 seasons as the head coach at Austin College in Sherman, building the Kangaroo program from scratch. He compiled a 176-117-26 (.592) record while leading Austin College to three NCAA tournament berths, the 2000 American Southwest Conference championship and four-straight east division titles.
During his time in Sherman, Burns' players accounted for over 100 All-Conference and Academic All-Conference honors. He helped guide the 'Roos to 14-straight winning seasons as well as success in the classroom as his teams consistently boasted a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Prior to starting the program at Austin College, Burns spent one season at Stephen's College in Columbia, Missouri, where he also started the Stars' soccer program. He holds his "A" License from the United States Soccer Federation as well as his premier license from the National Soccer Coaches of America.
Burns earned his undergraduate degree in Sports and Recreation Studies from Staffordshire University in the United Kingdom. There he was an accomplished player, helping lead Staffordshire to the National Finals. Burns went on to earn his master's degree in Health and Exercise Science from the University of Missouri.
Burns' wife Holly is a curriculum coordinator for Sherman ISD and the couple have two children, Jade and McKinlee. He remains active on the pitch, competing in the Dallas Men's Outdoor Premier Soccer League.
Paul Burns
Associate Head Soccer Coach
Assistant Coach
cah109@shsu.edu
Sam Houston State
Division 1
Herchenroeder is in his first season on the Bearkats' coaching staff, joining Sam Houston after a stint at Missouri State.
He joined the Missouri State men's and women's soccer staffs in the spring of 2015 after serving as the head goalkeeper coach and assistant varsity coach for both the boys and girls teams at Jefferson City High (Mo.) School. Herchenroeder coached the Jays and Lady Jays for three seasons. His teams combined for 42 shutouts in three seasons with him in charge of the goalkeepers.
In addition to working at Jefferson City High, Herchenroeder has been leading the U10 Girls of the Capitals Soccer Club for three seasons, serving as the team's head coach.
Prior to his stint in Jefferson City, Herchenroeder spent two seasons coaching at his alma mater, William Woods University. While earning his Master's Degree in Athletic/Activities Administration, Herchenroeder worked as Owl's head goalkeeper's coach. He compiled a 20-16-2 record as an assistant coach for two years at William Woods University, including nine shutouts.
Herchenroeder earned his Bachelor's Degree in Sports Management from William Woods in May of 2011, before continuing on and earning his Master's Degree in May of 2014.
Assistant Coach
dcherbonnier@yahoo.com
Tulsa
Division 1
Daniel Cherbonnier is in his sixth season with the Golden Hurricane. He served as a graduate assistant his first four years, but was promoted to assistant coach prior to the 2017 season.
Last year, TU had just six wins, including three victories in conference play for a sixth-place finish in the American Athletic Conference. The Golden Hurricane did defeat #1 Stanford (2-0), who went on to win the 2017 College Cup, as well as #19 SMU (1-0) and tied #25 Wisconsin (2-2).
TU recorded its third-straight American Athletic Conference tournament title and played in the first round of the NCAA Championship in 2016. The Hurricane tallied 10 wins, including six shutouts, and faced three top-25 teams for a 1-2 mark.
During the 2015 season, Tulsa captured The American tournament championship for the second-straight year, and advanced to the second round of the NCAA Championship. TU totaled eight wins, three shutouts and faced nine teams ranked in the top-25 for a 1-5-3 mark in those contests, including a 3-2 overtime win over 16th-ranked FIU in the first round of the NCAA tournament.
In 2014, the Hurricane posted an 11-6-3 overall record, including a 5-2-1 mark in the American Athletic Conference, captured The American tournament title and played in the first round of the NCAA Championship. TU played five top-25 teams for a 3-1-1 mark, including a 1-0 win over then third-ranked Virginia, which claimed the 2014 NCAA Championship, and had seven clean sheets on the season.
The Golden Hurricane earned 11 victories in 2013, advanced to the Conference USA title game.
Prior to coming to Tulsa, Cherbonnier spent six years as an assistant coach at the University of Texas at Tyler where he assisted in all aspects of the program including coaching, recruiting, goalkeeper training, academic advising, administrative duties and camp organization.
While at UT Tyler, Cherbonnier helped the Patriots compile a 72-29-14 overall record and a 50-15-10 mark in the American Southwest Conference. During the six years, UT-Tyler won three regular season conference championships, three ASC tournament championships, and had a program-best NCAA Elite 8 appearance. On the field, Cherbonnier helped coach three All-America selections, nine all-region honorees and 38 all-conference performers. Off the field, he helped produce 52 Academic All-Conference players, while the team earned the NSCAA Team Academic Award.
Cherbonnier also had coaching stints with Bishop T.K. Gorman High School, All-Saints Episcopal School, Tulsa Soccer Club and Azzurri Soccer Club.
Cherbonnier has earned his NSCAA Advanced National Goalkeeping Diploma.
A native of College Station, Texas, Cherbonnier earned his bachelor's degree in psychology with a minor in kinesiology from UT-Tyler in 2012. He earned his masters degree from Tulsa in December 2016.
Head Coach
astinson@udallas.edu
University of Dallas
Division 3
Stinson becomes the ninth coach of the 21-year old program. Stinson replaces Angelina Pane, who left after four seasons to pursue interests outside of the University of Dallas. Stinson's first date of working was on January 2.
Stinson arrives after serving this past season as an assistant coach with LeTourneau University. She worked and was mentored by third-year head coach John Antonisse. Her responsibilities included: recruiting, developing practice plans, creating plan of attack for games, and helping student-athletes to succeed academically. The Yellow Jackets went 8-9-1 that season and were 3-6-1 in the American Southwest Conference (ASC). Senior midfielder Stephanie Vana was named Third Team All-West Region honors from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA).
Stinson was no stranger to the ASC, playing soccer at Hardin-Simmons University from 2012-15. A graduate in December, 2015, Stinson earned a Bachelor of Behavioral Science with a major in Criminal Justice and minor in Forensic Studies.
As a goalie for the Cowgirls, Stinson earned three NSCAA All-Regions, four ASC All-Conferences, 2015 ASC Goalkeeper of the Year, 2015 Academic All-ASC, and 2014 ASC All-Tournament Team.
Stinson is currently pursuing a Master of Psychology at LeTourneau and is projected to graduate in December, 2017.
Assistant Coach
chelsea.knaack@mwsu.edu
Midwestern State
Division 2
Hello, my name is Chelsea Knaack. I am the assistant women's soccer coach for Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas. I primarily work with the goalkeepers here at Midwestern State.
Head Coach
kcox@etbu.edu
East Texas Baptist
Division 3
Kristin Cox will be entering her 4th season as the head coach of the women's soccer team after three seasons as the assistant. She played four years at Lubbock Christian University where she was on the All-Conference - Team in 2014, CoSIDA Academic All-District Selection 2013/2014. Cox, formerly Fellows, married ETBU head men's soccer coach Chad Cox in December 2018.
Graduated from Lubbock Christian University in 2015 with a B.B.A. in Accounting and a B.B.A in Finance. Earned a Masters of Science in Leadership from Lubbock Christian University in 2016. Earned an MBA from East Texas Baptist University in 2018. Played for Athletes in Action in summer 2015 in Canada. Played for Athletes in Action in summer 2016 in France. Former head coach for the North Texas Olympic Development Program 07 girls.
USSF C License. USC Advanced National Diploma (Currently taking Premier). USC Goalkeeping I and II License.
Head Coach
bbyrd@uarichmountain.edu
Rich Mountain
Junior College
Athletic Director Morris Boydstun admitted that he was a bit concerned about the caliber of applicants the college would receive because of it being a new program and the time of year. He sent out the job posting to every head and assistant coach within the region including Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Mississippi, and Kansas. What I expected was an assistant coach that was looking for the next step. What I got was a lot better. And from that, Byrd was easily the best candidate we had. Boydstun said he was pleasantly surprised when a coach with multiple trips to divisional and state play offs plus four state championship cups was interested in the position.
Byrd is a multisport accomplished athlete who began coaching club teams when he was a teenager. His impressive resume includes D/FW Tornados Soccer Club and nine seasons at the University of Dallas, among multiple camps.
Byrd comes to Mena from Coastal Bend College in Beeville, Tex., where they had only won one game in 14 years prior to Byrds arrival. Under his leadership, he advanced to regional semi or finals all five years along with beating several nationally ranked opponents. There were a lot of things that factored into me reaching out to Morris. Im a single guy with no kids, Im pretty fluid. Nothing really keeps me in one place. I had built a very good program where I was after five years. Byrd went on to explain that Hurricane Harvey destroyed everything he had. When I saw the job, it was a new challenge and a lot closer to my home by about two hours Dallas/Fort Worth. If Im not going to live on the beach, why not live in the mountains
Byrd is well impressed with the plans UA Rich Mountain has for its athletics program. The five-year plan is what sold me. I know the first year is going to be hard. It is what it is. The vision here is very structured and that will make it more successful going forward. The leadership has a good firm grip and good communication.
UA Rich Mountain understands the challenges for recruiting for Fall 2019, when most players signed with a team on November 1, but Byrds previous coaching experience demonstrates his ability to deliver in the most challenging circumstances. Morris said that Byrds contacts within the sport are vast and in his first week alone, he had already made over 120 contacts, He hit the ground running.
Byrd explained that with a new program, its about creating a certain culture. I want to get the best we can our first year. Anytime I have an outfit of players and we start practicing, Ill never let them have anything less than a winning outlook. If we can make a conference tournament our first year, I think that will be a success.
Byrds commitment to the athletes academic success is no different. Approx. 98% of his soccer athletes from Coastal Bend, also a community college, went on to 4-year universities on scholarship. He explained that one of the disadvantages with a soccer program is that the season is almost done before grades come out, but he has an academic policy that he holds his athletes to, and has always been appreciated by parents. GPAs within 3.2-3.6, athletes are required to attend a mandatory study hall one time a week, anything below 3.2, athletes are required to attend study hall twice a week. We will make it our goal to win the highest GPA award within the athletic department. Thats a goal I recruit them on.
Byrd says he is looking forward to evaluating local and regional talent but also embraces the opportunity soccer athletic programs present in recruiting international students, explaining that out of forty young men on his soccer team at Beeville, they represented fifteen different countries.
Byrd, aside from being impressed with the Bucks five-year plan, said that his first impression of the campus was the small size, but knowing the changes that are coming, we will have the best facilities in the JC, and that alone, will be a huge recruiting tool. Byrd added that the student life at UA Rich Mountain will be a plus to the athletic program, The sheer beauty of the campus the ponds really intrigue me, the disk golf, the walking trails through the woods that is stuff that is going to stimulate the student athletes. We dont want them to get bored. They can play disk golf, and in the off season, they can fish, they can hike, they can go to the lake, its a great atmosphere.
Byrd plans to hit the road this week. Knowing hes technically behind in the recruiting process, Byrds strategy is simple and straightforward, pure hard work, as well as utilizing his vast contacts in the sport. I contacted FC Dallas already, which is the big premiere club in Dallas, the Major League Soccer. I talked to their recruiter and hes putting a list together of potential athletes that he thinks would be a good fit for our program. Ive contacted Kansas City sporting director all of these Major League Soccer Clubs have youth academies and theyre Under 19s. If you make that list, youre a solid player. Hopefully, they arent all committed yet but Im reaching out, making those contacts. Ive heard we have tons of local community support so Im really excited about seeing what local and regional talent we have. Were doing local tryouts February 17 so I encourage everyone to follow Bucks Athletics on social media to stay informed on those.
Byrd is looking forward to becoming involved in the local community. I want to help build the soccer community from the grass roots level up. Ill be working with the youth every opportunity Im given. I will even offer a Soccer 101 class for the entire community. Hes also looking forward to taking full advantage of all of the outdoor sports the area is known for, including fishing, jet skiing on local lakes, white water rafting on the Cossatot, and, I have a beautiful husky named Macy. Well go hiking up in these mountains.
Chancellor Dr. Phillip Wilson said he is incredibly pleased with the progress that Athletic Director Morris Boydstun and Assistant Director Jerod McCormick are making in a very short and demanding timeframe and in conjunction with the other hats the two gentlemen wear, Its their passion and their ability to recruit a soccer coach of Coach Byrds caliber is proof of that.
Byrd is located in the Abernathy Building on the Mena campus. He can be reached at 479-394-7622 ext. 1661.
mmenchaca@udallas.edu
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Assistant Coach
daniel.dobson@unt.edu
North Texas
Division 1
Daniel Dobson finished his fifth season as the top assistant on John Hedlunds coaching staff in 2018. He serves as the top recruiting assistant and also coaches the field players. Dobson started out as a volunteer assistant at North Texas in 2012 and moved into a full-time position in 2014.
Since Dobson joined the Mean Green, he has helped lead North Texas to nine championships (five regular-season & four conference tournament championships) and four trips to the NCAA Tournament. He also helped lead North Texas to a school record in wins with 19 (2015) and a Conference USA record for shutouts in a season with 16 shutouts (2015).
In 2018, the Mean Green were the Conference USA Regular Season and Tournament champions and boasted a conference-best nine all-conference players including junior All-American Dominique James who was named the conference's Defensive Player of the Year and overall Player of the Year.
In 2017, Dobson helped lead the Mean Green to another Conference USA championship and advanced to the NCAA tournament for the fifth time in school history. North Texas finished with a 14-4-4 record, the program's 23rd consecutive winning season and featured the conference's top defense that allowed just .8 goals per match and had one of the country's most potent offense's, scoring the eighth most goals (49) in the country.
The Mean Green had three players earn all-conference nods, including first-team selectee Dominque James.
The Mean Green improved their NCAA-best undefeated home conference unbeaten streak to 44 by positing a 4-0-1 record in home conference matches in 2017. North Texas hasn't lost a home conference match since Oct. 31 2008 and are 41-0-3 during the streak.
In 2016, Dobson helped lead the Mean Green to their third straight Conference USA regular-season conference title. The Mean Green went 9-1 in conference play, only the second time that a North Texas team has won nine league games. North Texas earned the No. 1 seed in the Conference USA Championship but ultimately lost in the semifinals.
In 2015, Dobson helped coach the Mean Green to what might go down as the best team in program history. North Texas won a school-record 19 games, en route to winning back-to-back regular season titles. The team won its first Conference USA Championship and advanced to the NCAA tournament for the fourth time in school history. The 2015 team was ranked as high as No. 3 in the central region and received votes in the national poll throughout the season. North Texas also beat TCU, 1-0, on the road.
Dobson mentored nine all-conference players, including C-USA Co-Offensive Player of the Year Rachel Holden, Midfielder of the Year Karla Pineda and first-team all-conference goalkeeper Jackie Kerestine.
The 2014 team won its first Conference USA regular-season title behind a record of 16-5-1 and 14 shutouts. Rachel Holden, Karla Pineda and Jackie Kerestine received all-conference honors for their play in 2014. North Texas also defeated Oregon State (Pac 12) at home.
In 2013, North Texas defeated two Big 12 teams: at TCU (2-0) and at Oklahoma (5-0). North Texas finished second in C-USA and advanced to the conference finals. Dobson helped coach the 2013 C-USA Offensive Player of the Year (Rachel Holden) and 2013 C-USA Defensive Player of the Year (Kelsey Hodges). Hodges went on to sign a professional contract with the Seattle Sounders Women in 2014 and a Division I team in Sweden.
As a player, Dobson was a standout for Memphis from 2001-04. He was named team captain for his senior year and led the Tigers win a C-USA regular season and tournament championship. That year, Memphis was ranked as high as No. 10 in the nation, the highest-ever ranking for Memphis. He became the first Memphis product to sign a Major League Soccer contract, and spent time with both the Kansas City Wizards and Chivas USA.
After his playing career, Dobson has spent 12 years coaching club, academy, high school and collegiate soccer squads throughout the Metroplex. This will be his seventh season with the Mean Green program.
Dobson is a graduate of Naaman Forest High School in Garland, Texas. He and his wife, Casey Fields Dobson, have two sons, Luke and Casen.
Assistant Coach
nmstockie@txstate.edu
Texas State
Division 1
Head Coach
cdodd@hbu.edu
Houston Baptist
Division 1
Dodd, enters his second season as an assistant coach for the men's and women's soccer programs. Working primarily with the goalkeepers in 2014, he helped the Huskies' women's team allow just over a goal a game and post seven shutouts last season, as HBU won its first Southland Conference championship and earn its first automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.
Prior to joining the HBU coaching staff, Dodd trained and rostered with the Houston Dynamo Reserves in 2011. After trials in the MLS and Spain, Dodd eventually signed a professional contract to play for FC Korsholm in Finland in 2013 where he was their starting goalkeeper.
Dodd was a four-year letterwinner from 2007-10. He is the program leader with 21 wins, is second with 11 shutouts, and third with 187 saves. As a sophomore Dodd tied the single season shutout record with 6 and earned 1 st team ASC All-Conference honors.
Dodd graduated from HBU in 2011 with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Studio Art. He has his National Personal Training certification through the NCSF and his Goalkeeper Coaching license through the NSCAA.
He grew up in Boise, Idaho, where he played for the Boise Nationals Soccer Club, winning seven state championships. Chris captained his high school team to three District and two State championships.
Head Coach
astinson@udallas.edu
University of Dallas
Division 3
Stinson becomes the ninth coach of the 21-year old program. Stinson replaces Angelina Pane, who left after four seasons to pursue interests outside of the University of Dallas. Stinson's first date of working was on January 2.
Stinson arrives after serving this past season as an assistant coach with LeTourneau University. She worked and was mentored by third-year head coach John Antonisse. Her responsibilities included: recruiting, developing practice plans, creating plan of attack for games, and helping student-athletes to succeed academically. The Yellow Jackets went 8-9-1 that season and were 3-6-1 in the American Southwest Conference (ASC). Senior midfielder Stephanie Vana was named Third Team All-West Region honors from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA).
Stinson was no stranger to the ASC, playing soccer at Hardin-Simmons University from 2012-15. A graduate in December, 2015, Stinson earned a Bachelor of Behavioral Science with a major in Criminal Justice and minor in Forensic Studies.
As a goalie for the Cowgirls, Stinson earned three NSCAA All-Regions, four ASC All-Conferences, 2015 ASC Goalkeeper of the Year, 2015 Academic All-ASC, and 2014 ASC All-Tournament Team.
Stinson is currently pursuing a Master of Psychology at LeTourneau and is projected to graduate in December, 2017.
kfellows@etbu.edu
East Texas Baptist
Head Coach
sxs13e@acu.edu
Abilene Christian
Division 2
Stephen Salas has been named the second-ever head coach of the Abilene Christian University women's soccer program. The former Wildcat associate head coach served the last year at Hardin-Simmons University in the same role.
Salas' experience includes nine years at Division I programs ACU and Louisiana, and three total years at Hardin-Simmons, dating back to 2011.
"I could not be more excited to welcome Coach Salas back to ACU," said Vice President for Athletics Zack Lassiter. "His passion for the mission of ACU coupled with a winning track record everywhere he's played and coached makes him the ideal leader for our women's soccer program."
Salas will officially begin his role as head coach Jan. 4 on campus.
"I am thrilled to be the next head coach at Abilene Christian," said Salas. "ACU is a leader in Christian education, and I am blessed to be coming back home to a community that embodies a Christ-centered mission field. I would like to thank Zack Lassiter, Heather Wyatt, and the rest of the search committee for entrusting me with the future of the program and demonstrating the family atmosphere within ACU Athletics. The history of ACU Soccer under Casey Wilson is a legacy that will always be cherished. I would also like to thank Lance Key for his mentorship and discipleship over the past four years. It is an exciting time to be a Wildcat, as we will be competing for conference championships right away."
Salas spent the last season at HSU where he helped guide the Cowgirls to a 12-3-2 record with an appearance in the American Southwest Conference championship game, where they fell to undefeated Mary Hardin-Baylor, 1-0. Hardin-Simmons placed eight players on the all-ASC teams, including the Midfielder of the Year in Jenna Kirk and the Defensive Freshman of the Year in Kalea Willis.
Prior to his time down Ambler Avenue, Salas spent three years as the Associate Head Coach and Recruiting Coordinator at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where the Ragin' Cajuns went 25-27-7.
During his first go-around at ACU (2013-18), Salas, who's specialty was coaching the goalkeepers, was a key part of the coaching staff that helped lead the Wildcats to what was the best season in program history, a 15-6-1 2018 season that saw the Wildcats win its first-ever Southland Conference Championship.
The Wildcats rode their conference championship to a berth in the NCAA Tournament which was not only the first appearance for the soccer program but the first time an ACU athletic program has ever appeared in a NCAA Tournament at the Division I level. During ACU's historic run to the NCAA Tournament, the Wildcats ripped off seven-straight wins to finish the season, during a stretch where ACU outscored its opponents 15-2.
Overall, ACU went 61-46-11 in those six seasons.
Prior to his time at ACU, Salas spent six seasons as a player and eventually assistant coach at his alma mater Hardin-Simmons. He was the Cowboys' goalkeeper from 2008 to 2011 and helped his squad win the 2009 American Southwest Conference Tournament and reach the NCAA Championships' Sweet 16 behind an overall record of 12-3-6.
Salas eventually became an assistant and goalkeeping coach on the HSU women's soccer team, joining the staff prior to the start of the 2011 season, and in two years he helped lead them to 38 wins, a pair of conference regular season and tournament championships, and an appearance in the 2012 NCAA Sweet 16. His goalkeepers also allowed just eight goals (0.36 GAA) in each season and combined for 33 shutouts as HSU extended its regular-season conference unbeaten streak to a NCAA-record 157 matches.
During Salas' two years on the Cowgirls' bench, HSU finished with a No. 12 national ranking in 2011 by the NSCAA, seventh in 2012, and received two NSCAA/adidas team academic awards. The program also produced a national player of the year, five all-Americas, four academic all-Americas, 11 all-region selections and 14 all-conference honorees.
Salas' additional experience includes working at the Texas A&M and University of Texas summer soccer camps and coaching the Region III (girls) Olympic Development Program. He also served as the Director of Coaching, Academy Director, and Head Coach for the Abilene Soccer Club along with being the area director for FC Dallas WTX in Abilene, Texas.
Salas did have a professional career as well, playing two summers for the DFW Tornados of the USL Professional Development League. He received his Bachelor's of Behavioral Science in Education from Hardin-Simmons in December of 2012.
Assistant Coach
samantha.etherington@lacollege.edu
Louisiana College
Division 3
Samantha Etherington is the sixth head coach in Louisiana College Women's Soccer program history.
As a graduate assistant at the University of Dubuque from 2013-2015, Etherington assisted in every facet of a program that won the Iowa Conference (IIAC) regular season and postseason championship. The program also made an NCAA Tournament appearance on its way to setting new school records for wins (16), consecutive wins (6), home wins (10), fewest goals allowed (18), and shutouts (10).
Prior to Dubuque, Etherington put together an impressive coaching resume in a short period of time, as she served as student assistant coach at Nicholls State University and assistant coach at E.D. White High School in Thibodaux for the 2012-2013 season.
As a four-year student-athlete at Nicholls State University, Etherington played in 7 games, making 66 starts, as well as scoring 5 goals and 11 assists for 21 career points. Etherington was also named MVP for her junior and senior seasons; in addition to being named team captain her senior year.
Prior to Nicholls State, Etherington was a two-time conference champion at Gateshead College in Gateshead, England, as well as 5v5 National Champion. Most recently, Etherington was named in the Gateshead College Athletic Hall of Fame. Etherington played club soccer for Newcastle United Womens Football Club who competed in the FA Northern Premier League.
Etherington graduated from Nicholls State University in 2013 with a B.S. in Health Sciences, and earned her M.A. in Communications from the University of Dubuque in 2015.
In August 2015, Etherington was named to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) 30 under 30 program. Picked from over 500 applicants, Etherington and will be part of a year long mentorship program created to support and grow Americas next generation of coaches.
Assistant Coach
kdriggs@mail.wtamu.edu
West Texas A&M
Division 2
Driggs begins his fifth year as the associate head women's soccer coach at West Texas A&M. Driggs came to Albuquerque, N.M.
During his six-year tenure at La Cueva HS, he lead the men's soccer team to three 6-A State Championships. He also has spent the past seven years as the girl's academy director of NM Rush Soccer Club. He began his coaching career in 1993.
Driggs played collegiate soccer at the University of New Mexico. He graduated with a Bachelor degree in social work from the University of New Mexico-Highlands in 2011. He has a Masters in clinical counseling as well.
Driggs has a USSF "B" License and a US Soccer NY License. Also, he is a current education instructor for New Mexico Youth Soccer.
He is married to his wife, Jacqueline, and has two children
As part of our COVID-19 safety plan, the indoor sessions traditionally held on the first day of camp will be shared online.
Sessions will be accessible for the week prior to camp. They are available on-demand and can be completed at the athlete's
convenience.
This approach allows us to continue offering these valuable sessions so athletes arrive to camp ready to maximize the experience,
while still maintaining a safe experience.
EXACT partners with college goalkeeper coaches to prioritize a premium experience for goalkeepers.
All GKs participate in individual keeper-specific training led by college GK coaches
Training focuses on all GK skills including footwork, shot stopping, crossing, and more; GKs receive a 1-on-1 evaluation based on their performance
In addition position-specific work, GKs also face live action observed by all college coaches
See what people are saying about EXACT!
Player
I loved that I was able to communicate and work with a variety of different coaches. It was an eye opening experience and I was surprised how sociable I was with the other girls at the camp, because I am usually shy and don't want to talk to people. Thank you and two thumbs up to you for getting me out of my shell.
Player
The staff, the players, and the coaches that were apart of this camp were such genuine and caring people that I really felt welcome when I stepped on the field. Also, it was just a really fun experience where I had the chance to interact with fellow soccer lovers and I learned so much. I have to give it 10 out of 10 soccer balls.
This is one of the first times I've had the opportunity to interact so closely with college coaches and it really opened up my eyes not only to the opportunities that are available to me, but also the personalities of these coaches. They truly care about the improvement and development of their players and it's so wonderful spending time with such professional and involved people.
Player
I loved the environment of the EXACT camp. It's so different from other camps because it takes into account the mental aspect of the game instead of just the physical aspect. The environment was friendly and welcome, and this camp gave me a giant boost of confidence whether for striking up a conversation with a college coach or just on the field. It was very informative and I feel like I'm on the right track for being recruited at a college that is the right fit for me. Thank you!
Player
I was very satisfied with the program and how it was run. Being new to these types of experiences and camps, I was happy to see how the staff was kind and helpful to all the athletes. I know that in the future if an opportunity like this swings around the corner I will have no trouble snatching it. I had an amazing time at this camp and hope it happens again. Thank you to all for hosting it. Also having celebrity's host a camp like this one makes it very special to a lot of the athletes.
Player
My EXACT camp experience was great. It was a wonderful learning experience in the perfect environment. The coaches and the EXACT staff made sure we focused on not only our skills and abilities that are crucial, but they also really focused on mental aspect of the game as well and I really enjoyed that.
Player
I have been playing soccer since I was five years old. I am now 13 years old and I continue to love playing soccer, but lately I have been struggling. I had lost confidence in myself and I was always afraid to make mistakes which as a result I stopped taking risks and challenging myself. But, after attending EXACT Camp for just one day I was able to learn a lot of things. I learned that it is OK to take risks and just because I am a smaller player than other athletes does not mean I am not a strong player. EXACT Sports helped me get my confidence back and to be a more vocal player. I learned valuable lessons that I can take with me on and off the field. I learned so much in just one day. I wish the camp was all week long. Thank you again!
P.S. I already started looking into colleges.
Player
I had a great experience at the Chicago EXACT Soccer Camp. The one-on-one conversations with coaches was invaluable as was the overall coaching I received during training and games throughout the weekend. I plan to be back next year! On a side note please share with your staff how great they were when I went down with an injury on Sunday...torn ACL and surgery in my very near future, but having had the opportunity to showcase myself and meet the coaches and staff was the best experience I have ever had at any camp so far and I WILL be back next year.
Player
EXACT offers a great experience that blends on field training in a college atmosphere with off field soft skills needed to help become a better candidate for recruitment. The coaches provide excellent, real world feedback to parents and athletes on what and what not to do. Overall its a great experience that provides insight that will serve the players and the parents well during the recruiting period.
Parent
I was impressed with the overall flow and their ability to adapt to adverse scheduling conflicts from the facility. This is a great opportunity for my daughter to see beyond the club and school soccer, and the annoying reminding from us. It helps keep her motivated and going in the direction she wants to go with this sport. We'll definitely return to future camps. I as a parent was able to network with parents of older girls as well which helps me greatly in the posit of my daughters goals.
Player
EXACT is a very good way to promote yourself if you are wanting to play at the next level. The most inspiring thing about EXACT is that they want everyone to believe in themselves, which goes a long way when you are trying to be your best.
The camp was very well run, and it is essential that everyone try to go to at least one EXACT camp while they still have the opportunity.
Player
I really appreciated the atmosphere that EXACT Sports Elite Camp provided. Everyone was included in any drill or game we were doing. It was an awesome experience to meet girls I've never seen before early in the morning, practice drills and techniques with them, and play with them/against them later in the same day. It is very different than practicing with the same team every day, every year. It was an experience to go out on a field with complete strangers and interact with them on the field. I also loved the number of college coaches who were at the camp. Especially at my young age, I haven't yet focused on one or two schools yet, so having a wide variety coaches from different schools and levels was exactly what I needed and was looking for.
Player
I was actually so nervous going into the camp, but once I got the to camp all of my nervousness went away. The coaches were all very nice and the camp was a comfortable place with everyone being very supportive. Not only was it enjoyable, I was able to talk to the coaches one-on-one, and get honest and thoughtful feedback to improve my athletic abilities and talents.
Before attending the EXACT Camp, I was very uneducated about college soccer and didn't have a set school I was interested in, but this camp helped me have a better understanding of what to look for in the future.
Player
The EXACT Camp was really informative and challenging. The coaches were very honest and gave me some really good information and tips, which I really enjoyed it.
Overall, it was an excellent camp experience, wish I lived in America to visit more ID camps, coaches gave me much more coaching and training then my own coaches, so it was good to see that I can pick it up a bit to improve my overall performances. I have gone MENTALLLLL!!!!!!!
Parent
My daughter had a great time. The coaches were professional and very approachable. The question and answer panel with the coaches was informative. There was more interaction between the players and coaches than I expected from attending other "camps". The coaches really made an effort to be available when not on the field. I would highly recommend this experience to others. Soccer players can never get enough exposure for a reasonable price, nor can they gain enough experience playing with girls that are unknown to them.
Player
I went to the first ID Camp in Philly. We were so encouraged that we attended this one in DC. I have always dreamed about 1) going to college and 2) playing soccer in college. I got to meet a lot of great coaches and athletes. I learned something new at each camp. I wish there were more camps close to me so we could attend more. I am a senior and need all the help I can get in hopes to find the right college. I loved how the coaches were there to help us and give us directions on the spot. My mentor Coach was Mike Eckberg. Towson is on my "dream" list - and we are now going to schedule a visit as he suggested. I am so excited and I know I still have a long road ahead, but every journey has a beginning. Even though I am getting started a little late, I feel like EXACT really has helped me come flying out of the gate!
Learn why EXACT Sports is the most trusted and top-rated training camp
Largest college coaching staff of any organization -- camp, tournament or club (bringing in 1000 amazing college coaches every year)!
Hugely successful supporters of high school athletes -- 70.2% of participants have gone on to play NCAA or NAIA college athletics.
Only training camp organization that has received funding from the NCAA.
Official behavioral training partner of US Soccer.
The only camp staff that has expertise in developing athletes from high school to college to pro (we also work with over 60 pro teams).
The only exposure organization that blends the 4 pillars of development through our mental training expertise (EXACT is funded by the National Institutes of Health).
This is a sample schedule. Registered athletes will receive a final schedule prior to camp.