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Sade Ayinde was named an assistant coach at Yale in January of 2019 after spending three seasons at Stony Brook.
Ayinde was a part of the Bulldogs successful 2019 season which saw several players earn postseason honors, including Aerial Chavarin, who was named the Ivy League Defensive Player of the Year and was an All-America selection. Chavarin also was drafted by the Chicago Red Stars of the NWSL.
In addition, the Bulldogs posted the most overall wins (11) since 2005 and finished with a 4-2-1 Ivy League mark in Ayindes first season.
While at Stony Brook, Ayinde was recognized as part of the America East Coaching Staff of the Year in 2016 and 2018. In her three seasons at Stony Brook, the Seawolves posted three straight winning seasons and conference tournament appearances, won a regular season championship, a conference tournament championship and earned a berth in the 2017 NCAA Tournament, the school's first NCAA appearance since 2012. In addition to assisting with the field players, she also worked with the goalkeepers and helped Cara Gallagher post eight shutouts and a program best single season goals against mark (0.70) in 2016, and Sofia Manner honored as America East Rookie of the Year (2017) and America East Goalkeeper of the Year (2018).
In addition to her work with the Seawolves, Ayindes past coaching experience include six years as a head coach of numerous girls teams with the East Meadow Soccer Club, an assistant coach with ENYYSA ODP for several years, and player identification with Region I ODP. She also continues to serve as a scout for talent identification for US Soccer in the Northeast region.
Ayinde played at the University of Maryland, where she led the Terrapins to three NCAA Tournament appearances. In her career, she scored 16 goals and added 19 assists. She was named to the Soccer Buzz All-Mid Atlantic Freshman Team in 2008 and was voted the NSCAA National Player of the Week and ACC Player of the Week in 2010. She also was invited to several U-20 US Youth National Team camps in 2010.
Following her collegiate years, Ayinde went on to play professionally in the Damallsvensken and Elitettan leagues in Sweden for Kopparbergs/Göteborg FC and IF Brommapojkarna.
She holds a USSF B Coaching License, United Soccer Coaches Advanced National Diploma, and Goalkeeper I Diploma. Ayinde was one of 15 female coaches selected by United Soccer Coaches for the 2016-17 cohort of the 30-Under-30 program.
Ayinde graduated from the University of Maryland in 2012, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice. She later completed a Master of Science in Human Resource Management at Stony Brook University in 2019.
Jami Kranich joins the Boston College womens soccer program as an assistant coach after a two-year stint at Princeton University.
Kranich worked with the goalkeepers as the Tigers assistant and will handle the same duties at BC in addition to recruiting, camp management, and team training. During her stint, Princeton won the Ivy League in back to back seasons. In 2017, Kranich helped the Princeton goalkeepers post 12 shutouts as the Tigers advanced to the Elite Eight in the NCAA Tournament after beating Monmouth, NC State, and UNC. In 2018, the team received an NCAA berth and she helped goalkeeper Natalie Grossi break the Princeton shutout record (10) and post an impressive 84.8% save percentage.
A member of the Boston Breakers for three seasons, Kranich was the 32nd overall pick by the Breakers in the 2014 NWSL Draft, and was one of only two goalkeepers drafted that year. Before being drafted, Kranich was a four year starting goalkeeper at Villanova University. Kranich was the 2012 Big East Preseason Goalkeeper of the Year and was named to the All-Big East third-team.
Kranich brings a wealth of experience as she has served as an assistant or goalkeeper coach at Quinnipiac, Buckingham Browne & Nichols School, the Stars of Massachusetts Football Club and Connecticut Football Club.
A former US National Team pool player, Kranich trained with the US Under-23 team from 2012-14 and competed in international friendly matches in La Manga, Spain in 2012. She attended six training camps from 2011-12 in preparation for the 2012 FIFA Under-20 Womens World Cup. Kranich made the 2012 team which won the World Cup in Japan.
A native of Hamden, Conn., Kranich earned her bachelors degree in sociology from Villanova in 2014.
Leone was named the ninth head coach in the history of Maryland women's soccer on Jan. 13, 2016.
Leone led the Maryland Terps to their first ever BIG TEN Tournament appearance in 2019, taking his 4th different division1 collegiate team to post-season play.
The Terps record setting year had them scoring the most goals since 2013 and and the most goals scored in a single game by any Big Ten member in conference play.
A native of Severna Park, Md is in Severna Park's Hall of Fame and was recently inducted into the Anne Arundel County Hall of Fame., Leone carries a wealth of experience with over 25 years as a collegiate head coach and has accumulated over 300 wins, which ranks among the top 25 active Division I head coaches in the country. He has been named a conference coach of the year 4 times; twice at Berry College, once in the ACC at Clemson in 2000 and again in 2014 at Harvard. Leone was also named NAIA National Coach of the Year at Berry after winning the NAIA National Championship. He is one of only two coaches ever to coach the Rookie of the Year in the Ivy League, Pac 12 and the ACC.
Leone's nine-year tenure at Harvard was highlighted by five appearances in the NCAA Tournament and five Ivy League Championships. Three Crimson players were honored as Ivy League Player of the Year under Leone with four earning Ivy League Rookie of the Year honors.
He coached 22 first-team All-Ivy League selections along with 16 second team all-league players. Leone also developed 12 NSCAA All-Region selections,
Academically, Leone's teams have performed well, with two Academic All-Americans and 11 Ivy All-Academic selections during his tenure. At Maryland, his team won the prestigious President's Cup for being the highest rated academic team in the department.
Leone came to Harvard after six successful seasons at Arizona State, where he posted 60 wins The Sun Devils made a pair of appearances in the NCAA Tournament and achieved a school record No. 9 national ranking in 2004. Leone coached nine All-Pac 12 honorees including Olympic Gold Medalist, Amy LePeilbet.
Prior to his time in Tempe, Leone was a coach at Clemson from 1994-to-2000, serving as an assistant for five years before becoming the head coach in 2000 after serving as the co-head coach in 1999. That season saw the Tigers win a school record 19 games en route to an ACC regular season championship. Leones squad broke North Carolinas 37-game ACC winning streak and started the season with 12 straight wins.
In his seven years at Clemson, the Tigers finished among the nations top-15 teams each year and produced 20 All-ACC selections.
Leone came to Clemson from Creighton, where he started the varsity program in 1989 and within five years guided the Bluejays to a top-five regional ranking. He led Creighton to a 14-3-2 record in his final season.
His coaching career began at Berry College (Ga.) in 1986 and he became the only coach to take a first-year program to a national championship game in college soccer history. The following season, Leones squad won the NAIA national championship and he earned national coach of the year honors.
As a player, Leone starred from Charlotte and was a three-time all-conference selection at three different positions. He earned a BA in sociology at Charlotte before receiving a masters in sports sciences from the United States Sports Academy in 1990.
Dustin Stein enters his fifth season as assistant coach for the Pitt womens soccer program.
Stein has been integral to the turnaround of the Panthers program in his two seasons in Pittsburgh. Last year, Pitt snapped a three-year winless streak (0-25-3) in ACC play with a 2-1 overtime win over Boston College that was followed by a 2-1 win over NC State, who advanced to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament.
With head coach Randy Waldrum and associate head coach Ben Waldrum, the staff secured one of the largest and most talented recruiting classes in program history for 2019 in what their first official recruiting class. As one of the nations youngest programs in the country, Pitt had nine freshmen combined to start 92 matches in the season. Forward Amanda West earned a spot on the All-ACC Third and Freshmen Teams, the first Panther to earn All-ACC honors, and defenders Athalie Palomo and Mackenzie Edwardsboth started in every game played.
Stein came to Pitt after five seasons as head coach of Eastfield College, where he was the winningest coach in program history.
While at Eastfield, his teams tallied 14 or more wins in each of his last three seasons, and boasted a record of 42-12-3 in that stretch. Eastfield was amongst the top 10 NJCAA programs in each of the last three seasons as Stein was named the 2015 NJCAA Region 5 Division 3 Coach of the Year and the Metro Athletic Conference Coach of the Year.
Stein coached two NJCAA All-Americans, two NJCAA Region 5 MVPs, 13 All-Conference first team honorees and 15 All-Conference second team honorees.
A certified athletic trainer, Stein joined the FC Dallas staff in 2012 as a member of its medical team. In 2016, he was promoted to associate head coach of the FCD Women, working alongside Ben Waldrum in the semi-professional womens soccer league.
Stein and his wife, Alyssa, reside in Cranberry Township with their son Brecken.
Jordan Andrews from the University of Notre Dame Women's Soccer program's staff will be at the Northeast Girls Academic 50 ID Camp.
Andrews came to Notre Dame after a successful four years at Finlandia University where he was an assistant for the mens and womens program and also the head coach of the womens team in 2018.
In 2018, Andrews led the womens soccer team to new heights after compiling a program-best 11-4-1 record. He oversaw seven student-athletes claim All-American Collegiate Athletic honors and three receive All-ACAA Academic honors. In addition, the Lions had their first Google Cloud Academic All-District First Team award winner and United Soccer Coaches All-North Region Third Team award winner under Andrews tutelage.
He had served as an assistant coach for both the mens (2015-17) and womens (2016-17) soccer program. After serving as a volunteer assistant coach in 2016, in Feb. 2017, he was named Assistant Coach and Director of Player Development for Detroit City FC where he assisted in the 2017 Midwest Region Championship and two U.S. Open Cup victories.
Andrews helped head coach Brent Chase lead the programs to numerous accomplishments. On the womens side, its been having the individual and team leader in NCAA Division III for saves and having four All-Association of Division III Independents (AD3I) selections.
For the men, the 2015 AD3I championship, an AD3I Offensive Player of the Year (Alex Freeman 2105), 17 All-AD3I selections and a top 30 scoring offense (2015).
A native of Clinton Township, Mich., Andrews has a B.A. in Business Administration and Sports Management from Bluffton. He is a member of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America and holds Director of Coaching and National diplomas.
John Roman is in his sixth year as Florida's goalkeeper coach and will coach the Gators quad of goalkeepers.
Before joining the Gators in January of 2016, Roman enrolled in the University of Florida's graduate school to study performance psychology. He received his Masters degree in 2017, and is graduating in 2021 with a doctorate through the University of Florida's Performance Psychology Laboratory.
Roman coached the goalkeepers at Fairfax High School in Northern Virginia before relocating to Florida. During that time, he also worked as a research analyst specializing in big data and analytics in the Washington, D.C. area.
In addition to his studies and coaching responsibilities, Roman is Vice President of Research and Analytics for Mission6Zero, a company founded by United States Special Forces soldiers that improves business executive and professional athlete performance during stress.
John Roman is also a proud Elon Phoenix, avid TK Little, and connoisseur of chocolate cake.
Sarah Tompkins is entering her first season as an assistant coach with the Quinnipiac women's soccer team in 2018.
Tompkins joins the Bobcats after a successful two-year stint as an assistant coach at Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois. In her first season in 2016, she helped the Redbirds win the Missouri Valley Conference regular season and postseason titles, and reach the second round of the NCAA Tournament following a win over Michigan.
After capturing the league title, Tompkins was honored as part of the 2016 MVC Coaching Staff of the Year. She worked directly with goalkeeper Haley Smith, helping her earn a spot on the MVC All-Freshman Team in 2016, and then earn the MVC Player of the Week three times last fall.
"I was impressed with Sarah when we first spoke on the phone and then again when we met in person," said Clarke. "She is a progressive coach and has a great attitude towards coaching and what she can do to help the team and the players. She is a good addition to the program and I look forward to having her as part of my staff."
Prior to taking on the assistant coaching position at Illinois State, Tompkins served for two years as a graduate assistant at Carson-Newman University. During her time with the Eagles, she helped the squad reach the NCAA Division II Sweet 16 in 2015, after a dramatic 16-win improvement from the 2014 campaign, ranking as one of the biggest single-season turnarounds in NCAA history.
In addition to her collegiate coaching experience, Tompkins has also worked for the past year as the director of the goalkeeping academy for the Illinois Fire Juniors Soccer Club. In 2016, she served as the girls head coach for the Illinois Fusion Soccer Club.
As a collegiate athlete, Tompkins played her first two seasons at Carson-Newman, where her 125 saves in a single season placed her third all-time in program history. After transferring to the University of Tennessee at Martin, Tompkins was a part of back-to-back Ohio Valley Conference championship teams, including one that reached the NCAA Tournament her junior year.
Originally from Franklin, Wisconsin, Tompkins earned a degree in psychology from UT-Martin before moving on to get a master's in education at Carson-Newman with an emphasis on leadership. She holds NSCAA Goalkeeping Level 1, 2, and 3 diplomas, along with USSF D and E Licenses.
Lindsay, a native of Clarendon, Jamaica, attended G.C Foster College of Physical Education and Sports. The experience has allowed me to acquire a knowledge and understanding of how to work with kids in the real world. During his time there, he earned a three-year diploma and worked on two internships coaching and teaching U8- 15 boys and girls. In his playing career at G.C. Foster, Andre won three consecutive Goalkeeper of the Year awards.
In 2011, Andre came to the United States and earned a bachelor's degree in Sport Management at Post University. He played two seasons for the Eagles, which were the most successful years in program history. Post won two CACC regular season championships and earned back to back NCAA bids. Andre posted 10 shutouts in 16 regular season games, and was second in the country in save percentage and goals against average. Andre also represented the Jamaica National U20 team.
Following his playing career, in 2014, Andre joined the Post Eagles men's and women's soccer coaching staff as the goalkeeper coach for four years. While on staff, Post won three ECAC Championships and appeared in three CACC Championship games. In 2018, Andre joined the staff of the Purple Nights at the University at Bridgeport. While at UB, UB won the ECC Championship, East Regional Championship and Division II National Championship, the first in the school's history.
Michael recently completed his first season as a volunteer assistant under head coach Mick D'Arcy at Central Connecticut State University.
He helped guide the Blue Devils to an undefeated regular season, a Northeast Conference Championship and an NCAA Tournament berth during the 2020-21 campaign. The Blue Devils also swept the Northeast Conference awards with players recognized as Offensive Player of the Year (Jenna Rae Covello), Defensive Player of the Year (Brianna Williams), Midfielder of the Year (Roma McLaughlin), Goalkeeper of the Year (Amanda McQuillan) and Rookie of the Year (Kelly Brady), while D'Arcy was named the league's Coach of the Year for the seventh time.
In addition to his work at CCSU, Michael serves as the lead assistant for the boys varsity soccer program at his alma mater, Lewis S. Mills High School, in Burlington, Conn., under head coach Ben Kulas. This past season, the two-time Class M champion Spartans had a pair of players (Scott Groleau and Ryan Begert) earn All-Central Connecticut Conference honors.
Michael has also coached at the U11 level with the Terryville Youth Soccer Club.
Justin Howell recently joined the Army West Point women's soccer staff as an assistant and goalkeeper coach this summer. He comes from the University of San Francisco women's program, where he was the volunteer assistant coach and goalkeeper coach from 2019-2021. Prior to USF, Howell served as the Director of Soccer Operations for the semi-professional academy Toronto Skillz FC. He was also head coach of the reserve team, senior womens provincial team, and head goalkeeper coach.
Previously, he was a volunteer assistant coach with the womens program at George Washington University (2010-11), the University of Kansas (2011-12).
Justins playing career consisted of being a part of the Generation Adidas Elite Soccer Program in 2001-2002 where he competed with the best players in the country. He played collegiate at Drake University where he was lettered for Bulldogs from 2004-06,
After his collegiate playing days, Howell had professional trial opportunities with the Minnesota Thunder, Charleston Battery and Jönköpings Södra in Swedens top flight. He was able to pursue a starting position with the Thunder before injury led him to continue his love and passion for the game as a coach.
Brett Axelrod, a former assistant coach at LIU and Fordham, starts his 4th season at Saint Peters in 2023. In conjunction with his new position at Saint Peter's, Axelrod currently serves as a goalkeepers coach with Modern Goalkeeper Training Systems.
During his three-year tenure at Fordham, Axelrod helped coach the Rams to a record of 32-18-11 over three seasons while also leading the team to their 2016 Atlantic 10 championship victory. Working primarily with the goalkeepers, he coached Rashid Nuhu, who earned Second Team All-Atlantic 10 honors and captured the Atlantic 10 Championship's Most Outstanding Player Award.
In 2017, Axelrod was a part of a run to the NCAA quarterfinals and a #11 national ranking in the United Soccer Coaches poll. Fordham finished the year with a school record 14 wins, posted two wins over nationally-ranked opponents, recorded its first two NCAA tournament wins over St. Francis Brooklyn and #11 seed Virginia, and advanced to the NCAA quarterfinals following an exciting penalty kick shootout win at #6 seed Duke, before falling to #3 seed North Carolina. In goal, Nuhu picked up First Team All-Atlantic 10 and All-ECAC honors, as well as USC All-Midwest Region Second Team accolades.
Axelrod spent the 2014 and 2015 season in Brooklyn, serving as an assistant coach at LIU where he worked primarily with goalkeepers. He helped the Blackbirds win the 2015 NEC Championship as LIU finished the regular season was a perfect 7-0 mark, ranking second in the conference in goals against average.
A four-year letter winner at Whitman College, where he also coached from 2009 to 2011, Axelrod received a degree in Sociology from the school in 2009.
Axelrod was a four-year starter in goal for Whitman, and was named the Northwest Conference Defensive Player of the Year in 2008, after leading the team to an 11-2-7 record with 10 shutouts. During his senior season with the Blues, Axelrod ranked Top 5 nationally in both save percentage and goals against average. He was also the recipient of the Borleske Trophy, presented annually to the top male athlete at Whitman.
After graduating, Axelrod was an assistant coach for both the mens and womens varsity soccer teams at his alma mater. He also served as the Executive Director of the Helena Youth Soccer Association in Helena, Montana.
Axelrod holds a USSF National C coaching license while also holding a M.S. in HR Management from Stony Brook University.
Wagner women's soccer head coach Phil Casella announced the hiring of Jenna Bracken as an assistant coach. Bracken will serve as the Seahawks' goalkeeper coach.
A native of Wanaque, NJ, Bracken enjoyed a four-year collegiate career at Kutztown University, where she appeared in 63 matches for the Bears and posted a 42-17-3 record in her 62 starts in goal. Over her career, Bracken recorded at least ten wins a season each year, finishing with a career-best 12 in 2018. She notched 244 career saves (0.844 SV%) while only giving up 45 goals over the four years. (0.74 GAA).
2018 was a banner year for Bracken. She finished with a career-high 78 saves on the season, while finishing first in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) in save percentage (.918) and second in both shutouts (11) and goals-against average (0.389).
At the end of the 2018 season, she was voted Third Team All-American by D2CCA as well as being tabbed to the D2CCA All-Atlantic Region First Team. Bracken was also named to the All-Atlantic Region Second Team by United Soccer Coaches, and voted by the PSAC as the Defensive Athlete of the Year, and garnered All-PSAC First Team honors.
In addition to being a standout goalkeeper on the women's soccer team, Bracken played two games as a midfielder on the Kutztown women's lacrosse team in 2020.
Apart from her coaching duties, Bracken will pursue a Master's Degree in Media Management while at Wagner.
Boston University Women's Soccer
Assistant and Goalkeeper Coach
Shauny Alterisio, a native of Danbury, Conn., joined the Binghamton women's soccer coaching staff in December 2020 after an acclaimed playing career at Central Connecticut State.
A central defender, she led the Blue Devils to back-to-back NCAA tournament berths in 2018 and 2019 and graduated holding a 28-game home unbeaten streak. Alterisio was a two-year captain, two-time Northeast Conference Defensive Player of the Year and was twice named to the United Soccer Coaches All-North Region Team. Her senior season accolades were aplenty and included an invite to the NEWISA Senior Bowl. She led CCSU to a 9-1-1 conference record and a return spot in the NCAA tournament, where they advanced to the second round. Alterisio helped lock up seven shutouts and added a goal and three assists to the offense.
She also played two seasons for the New England Mutiny of the United Women's Soccer League, making 12 appearances and contributing a goal and two assists from the back line. She was named to the UWS East Conference First Team and was an All-UWS Third Team selection in 2019.
Haley Miller was named an assistant coach for Colgate Womens Soccer in February, 2020.
Miller joins the Raiders after two seasons as a volunteer assistant at Penn State. She helped lead the Nittany Lions to a pair of NCAA Tournaments, including a quarterfinal appearance in 2018, with a 35-13-2 overall record and 17-5 Big Ten mark during her two seasons.
During her time at Penn State, Miller was responsible for assisting with film breakdown, opposition scout, planning and implementations of daily training sessions, individual film review, and team travel itineraries.
Miller prior to Penn State spent the 2017 season as an assistant at her alma mater, James Madison, where she helped lead the Dukes to nine wins. Before returning to her alma mater, she spent two seasons as an assistant coach with at Villanova. Miller served as the interim head coach from October-December 2016 and primarily worked with goalkeepers while assisting with game film and scout breakdown during her two years with the Wildcats.
As a student-athlete at James Madison from 2010-13, Miller was a standout both on and off the field for the Dukes. She garnered the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Commissioner's Academic award in all four of her years and was named a James Madison Athletics Director Scholar-Athlete three times.
As a midfielder for the Dukes, she played in 68 matches, which included 27 starts, scoring five goals and recording six assists. With Miller as the team captain in 2013, James Madison posed a 15-5-1 record and won the CAA regular season title.
A two-time graduate of James Madison, Miller earned a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary liberal studies with a special education minor in 2014 and a Master of Arts and Teaching (MAT) in special education in 2015.
Ellie Davis became the 10th head coach of the Saint Francis womens soccer program in 2019 and begins her second season in 2020-21.
In her first season at the helm, Davis led the Red Flash to a 6-4 Northeast Conference record. Alyssa McGhee (SFU 20) earned the NEC Offensive Player of the Year Award.
Davis continued to focus on student-athlete development, both on the field and in the classroom. Womens soccer was among six Saint Francis University Intercollegiate Athletic programs to earn the NCAA APR Public Recognition Award. The APR is an annual scorecard of academic achievement calculated for all Division I sports programs nationally.
Before coming to Saint Francis, Davis was an assistant coach at Sam Houston State. She increased the programs win total by 250% between the 2016 and 2017 seasons and helped the team maintain a 3.4 cumulative GPA over two seasons. She also spent time as an assistant coach at James Madison, Saint Bonaventure and Indiana University.
Daviss coaching experience isnt limited to the collegiate game. She has experience as a head coach at the club level, leading the East Region Olympic Development Program (ODP) team since 2016.
Prior to her time with ODP, Davis was the U18-U19 head coach at Tophat Soccer Club in Atlanta Georgia.
A graduate of Clemson University, Davis played for the Mile High Mustangs, Jacksonville Jade and New Jersey Wildcats of the W-League after graduating.
She possesses a United States Soccer Coaches National B License and an Advanced National Diploma.
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Liis Emajoe, who is in her ninth year on staff, joined the Black Bears' Women's Soccer staff after playing for the team for three years.
Liis played a total of 36 games in her career for Maine, accumulating two goals in the 2012 season, both came in Maine wins. She served as a captain her senior season in 2014 and she was also named a Maine Scholar-Athlete Award winner and a member of the America East Commissioners Academic Honor Roll in 2013.
During undergraduate study at UMaine, Liis studied kinesiology and exercise science with aspirations to someday be a coach.
Prior to UMaine, Liis played for the Estonian Senior Women's National Team, where she made 27 full national team appearances. She also started and played 90 minutes in eight consecutive World Cup qualifying matches from 10/28/2009 - 8/22/2010. She was named Estonian Female U-21 Footballer of the Year in 2010. Apart from that, she also scored 32 goals in two seasons for club team FC Flora.
Ng enters his first season as an assistant coach at Richmond in the Spring 2020-21 season.
Ng comes to Richmond from Big 10-member Indiana where he was a Volunteer Assistant Coach for the last season and previously served as the program's Video Analyst in 2019. He oversaw all aspects of Sports Performance, including training periodization, training and match warm ups, weight lifting program, collecting and analyzing internal and external loads, developing individual athlete development plans and vacation period programing
Ng also worked with US Soccer as a Video Analyst for the last year attending various US Youth National Team Camps. Ng was one of the youngest full-time video analysts in NCAA women's soccer in 2019 helping develop and implement all video operations within the program.
Prior to Indiana, Ng spent four seasons as a student assistant with Valparaiso Women's Soccer, where he assisted with game day and training sessions, as well as operated the team's video and performance analysis systems. In addition, he created and ran the team's social media accounts. Ng was also a student-athlete at Valparaiso, completing his undergraduate research thesis on a Soccer Injury Movement Screen while serving as the football team's punter all four seasons.
In addition to his time with Indiana and Valparaiso, Ng has coached with a variety of club teams such as Valpo Soccer Club, Cutters Soccer Club and the Royal Palm Beach Strikers. He also spent a summer as assistant coach and game day operations for Detroit Sun FC, who advanced to the National Championship Tournament of the United Women's Soccer League.
Ng, who graduated Valparaiso with a degree in Exercise Science, has also earned his United States Soccer Federation "C" License and holds a United Soccer Coaches National Diploma. He also holds his National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification.
Ng is also an Executive Council Member of NSCA Soccer Special Interest Group (SIG). In this role, he works to bridge the gap between traditional strength and conditioning coaches and soccer coaches by sharing information between industries, and continue to lead the organization of an annual conference of Soccer Strength and Conditioning professionals.
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
Most recently, Hofstede has been coaching at the youth level, working with high school-aged players on college recruitment. She has also served as a regional scout for the United States Women's Youth National Teams, and a coach and player evaluator for the Olympic Development Program.
As head coach at Marist, Hofstede led the team to the best season in the history of the program in 2011, when Marist went 13-6-2, won the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference regular season and tournament titles, and advanced to the NCAA Tournament. After the season, she was named the MAAC Coach of the Year.
The next year, the Red Foxes were co-regular season champions at 15-7 overall and 8-1 in MAAC play. The 15 wins was a new program record. In six seasons at Marist, she guided the program to five MAAC Championship Tournament appearances.
Prior to coaching at Marist, Hofstede was the top assistant coach and Director of Goalkeeping at her alma mater, Columbia University, from 2005-06, and 2007-11. Columbia went 36-21-12 during her time as a coach there. She played at Columbia, both as a goalkeeper and a field player, and obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Sociology and Education (2005) and her Master's Degree in Physical Education (2011) there.
Smith will enter her 10th season at the helm for the Cougars in the fall of 2023-24, leading the program turnaround since coming back to her alma mater in 2014.
After winning just 4 games in her first two seasons, the Cougars have averaged 9.66 wins per season, and qualified for the NEWMAC Tournament in 2017, 2021, and 2022. This past fall of 2022, the Cougars advanced to the NEWMAC Championship Game for the first time in program history. They finished in second place with a conference record of 6-2-2 and an overall record of 12-6-2, and ended the season ranked 4th in NCAA Region 2. For the second straight season, the Cougars had 3 All-Conference players, including the NEWMAC Player of the Year, Jamie Joseph, and 2 United Soccer Coaches All-Region players in Joseph and Jayme Brown. Joseph also earned a spot on the United Soccer Coaches Scholar All-America team.
Prior to arriving at Clark, Smith spent four years as the head women's soccer coach at Moravian College in Bethlehem, PA. where she guided the Greyhounds to four straight Landmark Conference Tournament appearances, including a berth in the Landmark Championship Game in 2012. During that 2012 season, Smith was named Landmark Coach of the Year, while two of her student-athletes garnered the league's Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year awards, respectively. Her program saw eight student-athletes earn a combined 13 All-Conference citations during her tenure, including six First-Team selections.
Prior to Moravian, Smith spent nine years as an assistant coach at Tufts University. During her time with the Jumbos, Smith helped lead them to three NCAA Tournament berths, including a trip to the Final Four in 2005 and more than 80 victories.
Smith was a four-year letter winner with the Cougars appearing in 68 of 76 games from 1997-00. She was part of the 1998 team that won a school-record 17 games and garnered the school's lone NCAA Tournament bid. A 2001 Clark University graduate with a degree in psychology and a minor in education, Smith also holds a master's degree in physical education from Bridgewater State and an Advanced National Diploma from the United Soccer Coaches.
Steph Riley-Schafer, who touts eight winning seasons and NEWMAC tournament appearances, brings an 93-45-20 (.652) record into her 10th season at the helm of the Engineers in 2022.
The Engineers finished the season ranked fourth in the NCAA Division III Region II rankings after posting an 11-6-3 mark to record the sixth-straight season WPI won at least 10 games in a single season under head coach Steph Riley-Schafer in 2021. WPI tallied 10 team shutouts while holding opponents to a 0.92 goals-against average. Riley-Schafers team battled in tough matchups throughout the season including a comeback victory over nationally-ranked MIT which broke their 15-match winning, 18-match conference regular season winning, and 46-match unbeaten streaks. WPIs push continued through a pair of scoreless outings against Babson including a 3-2 shootout victory in the opening round of the NEWMAC Tournament before falling to No. 9 MIT in the semifinal round.
Riley-Schafer and co-head coach Sue Silva were named 2021 NEWMAC Women's Soccer Coaches of the Year with Sofia Orrico and Annika Keck earning All-NEWMAC first team and Grace Casey garnering second team praise. Other accomplishments for Riley-Schafers program include United Soccer Coaches Region II first team selections for Orrico and Keck, NEWISA Bowl Selections for Orrico and Jenna Hirshfeld in addition to a CoSIDA Academic All-America honor for Hirshfeld.
In 2019, WPI equaled the school records for victories in a season with 16 and reached the NEWMAC Tournament championship game for the second time in four seasons under seven-year head coach Steph Riley-Schafer. The season rewarded the efforts on the field and in the classroom of Senior goalkeeper Mandy St. Germain, who was selected to the Division III Women's Soccer Academic All-America first team by CoSIDA. Four time All- NEWMAC Senior Midfielder, Kristen McCrea earned her second straight USC All-East Region Award, as well as, her second CoSIDA Women's Soccer Academic All- District accolade. Junior Leah Beauton and first year Annika Keck were also recognized as all NEWMAC players.
In 2017 and 2018, Kristen McCrea was first team All-NEWMAC honoree, while Gabi Hoops garnered first teams honors and Leah Beauton picked up second team accolades in 2018. Both years WPI tied nationally-ranked MIT, preventing Cambridge's Engineers perfect seasons both times.
The 2016 season featured a number of program firsts culminating with their first NEWMAC Championship, NCAA tournament appearance and NSCAA Regional Coaching Staff of the Year honors. The 16-2-3 club boasted the best single-season winning percentage (.833) while being the first to host any round of the conference tournament, as well as the semifinals and finals following a 8-1-1 conference schedule. The Engineers traveled to Geneva, NY and played a double overtime draw with Trinity (CT), who advanced via penalty kicks.
Individually, Hoops was named as the first-ever NEWMAC Defensive Player of the Year while McCrea was tabbed as the second in program history to garner NEWMAC Rookie of the Year honors and Schafer was selected by her peers as the NEWMAC Coach of the Year. Susannah Gray joined McCrea on the All-NEWMAC first team.
The 2015 season (11-5-3, 5-3-2 NEWMAC) was successful on the field and off with Emily Doherty racking up a number of All-America honors, including a pair of academic accolades from CoSIDA and the NSCAA. The team also bested Springfield for the first time in program history. Doherty was an All-NEWMAC first teamer while Gray was a second team honoree for the second consecutive year.
In 2014, the team went 8-7-4 overall, with a conference record of 5-2-3 making it to the NEWMAC quarterfinals for the second year in-a-row. With the success of 2014 campaign the team posted back-to-back winning seasons for only the third time in program history and first time since 2003-04.
In her first season at WPI, Schafer posted a 10-7-2 record (4-5-1 NEWMAC) which qualified the Crimson and Gray for the NEWMAC tournament for the first time since 2010. Megan Forti was the lone WPI All-NEWMAC representative with a first team nod.
Prior to Riley-Schafer coming to WPI she was the top assistant at Division I Wagner College. She was heavily involved with the Seahawks in designing and implementing practice and training sessions as well as in recruiting. Riley-Schafer also took an active role in academic monitoring, scheduling, team travel and fundraising. Prior to her time at Wagner, she spent three seasons as an assistant at Curry College where she helped the Colonels reached the CCC Tournament in 2008 and 2010.
Riley-Schafer also spent five seasons with the Boston Breakers serving as the Senior Team Coordinator, Equipment Manager, Team Manager and Director of Operations over those five seasons. Among her many duties, Riley-Schafer managed player personnel, coordinated practice and game schedules, organized team travel and oversaw the host family program that places 20+ athletes in rent-free housing.
A native of the Philadelphia area, Riley-Schafer played collegiately at Division I Temple University, where she earned a bachelor's degree in sports and recreation management with a minor in business. In 2013, she graduated from Wagner with her master's in secondary education with a social studies concentration.
My name is Jarrod Smith, I am the goalkeeper coach at Wellesley College, one of the top Liberal Arts colleges in the nation, where we compete in the NEWMAC Conference one of the top conferences in the Northeast. I have extensive knowledge in Goalkeeping as I played the position at Newbury College a former D-III program, and have been coaching Goalkeepers from as young as 8 years old for the past 5 years now. Looking forward to seeing some high energy and motivated keepers.
Scott Waddell joined the Brandeis women's soccer staff in August of 2020 as an assistant coach and was promoted to Associate Head Coach in spring 2022. After a season with Division I Mount St. Mary's University in Maryland, he returns to the Judges for the 2023 season. He helped guide the 2021 Judges to the second round of the NCAA Division III Tournament.
Prior to joining the Judges, Waddell spent four seasons at UAA rival New York University. He helped the Violets post a 46-21-12 record in that span, including an NCAA tournament berth in 2018 and two trips to the finals of the ECAC Divison III tournament.
Before his time at NYU, Waddell spent two seasons as an assistant coach at New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark, New Jersey, and four seasons as an assistant at his alma mater, Columbia University. He has also accumulated experience with the ENYSSA Olympic Development Program as Head Coach of its U17 team (2012-14) and as Director of the NYC Soccer Academy (2010-14).
A 2007 Columbia graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science, Waddell played four seasons as a midfielder/forward with the Lions' soccer team and also served as a captain.
Following his collegiate career, Waddell played professionally for Pulau Penang FC (2008) and Real Mona FC (2009).
A member of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA), Waddell holds United States Soccer Federation (USSF) 'B' License and a NSCAA National License. He is a native of Kingston, Jamaica.
Martin Desmarais, a five-time NEWMAC Coach of the Year honoree and three-time United Soccer Coaches New England Regional Coach of the Year, enters his 14th season at the helm of MITs Womens soccer program in 2022 coming off four straight NEWMAC Tournament Championship titles and five straight NCAA Tournament appearances.
Desmarais first joined the program as an assistant coach in 2005. He became head coach in 2008, since then, he has led MIT to four NEWMAC Championship titles, seven consecutive regular season crowns and eight NCAA tournament appearances, making it to the Sweet Sixteen in 2012 for the first time in program history and again in 2017. Desmarais, who has totaled 153 wins over that span, became the first coach in program history to reach 100 career wins after his squad defeated Worcester State on September 6th, 2016.
Desmarais led the Engineers to their best seasons in program history over five straight years beginning in 2016. In that span, MIT posted an overall record of 96-14-9 and a mark of 45-2-3 in NEWMAC play. The Engineers took home five NEWMAC Regular Season titles, four NEWMAC Championship crowns and made five appearances in the NCAA Tournament with their best finish coming in 2021 when the team reached the Elite for the first time in program history.
With a career record of 195-52-34, Desmarais is the programs all-time leader in wins and winning percentage (.800) and has the most postseason victories with 25.
Desmarais came to MIT from Framingham State University where he served as an assistant womens soccer coach. Prior to joining Framingham State, Desmarais worked as a media relations assistant for the Boston Breakers of the Womens United Soccer Association.
A 1997 graduate of Stonehill College in North Easton, Mass., Desmarais was a member of Stonehills ice hockey team. He went on to earn a masters degree in media studies from The Pennsylvania State University in 1999.
Desmarais has his NSCAA Advanced National Diploma, NSCAA National Diploma, NSCAA Advanced Regional Diploma, as well as NSCAA State and Regional Goalkeeping Diploma.
-- Assistant coach for the women's soccer team at Skidmore College
-- Coaching 20+ years
-- Previous experience at varsity HS level (10 years), and all ages and ability of club
-- Multiple licenses, certificates and training programs
Jerrod Laventure is a new addition to the Dickinson college staff as of June, 2021. He previously spent six seasons at Felician University and two seasons as a volunteer womens assistant at his alma mater, Seton Hall University.
Laventure possesses a USSF B coaching license. He has more than 10 years of coaching experience with various clubs in northern New Jersey
Laventure played on four consecutive NCAA Tournament qualifying teams at Seton Hall. As a senior in 2004, he was named First-Team All-Big East and All-Mid-Atlantic Region after registering eight goals and six assists.
Upon graduating from Seton Hall with a B.A. in communication studies in 2005, Laventure was signed to the MetroStars reserves. In 2007, he finished second in scoring in the MLS Reserve League. The following year, he played in four World Cup qualifying matches for the Haitian National Team.
Laventure is a 2001 graduate of St. Anthonys High School in South Huntington, N.Y.
Nick Kyriakidus played for Western Connecticut State University his Junior and senior seasons serving as captain his senior year when the team won their first Little East Conference title in 12 years.
He is now returning to the Colonials as an Assistant Coach for the 2020 season.
Kyriakidus is also a Head Coach for Eastern FC out of Westchester, NY for the past three years. He also coaches and trains Pleasantville High Schools (NY) varsity and junior varsity programs during their off-seasons.
Ajani Clunie was selected as Head Coach in April of 2020 for the Bloodhounds women's soccer program. Over the past 5 years, Clunie has helped build a new foundation for the program. He was promoted to Associate Head Coach in May of 2019, and worked as an assistant from 2014 while being responsible for recruiting, player development, and practice/game day operations. For the last two seasons he has lead the Bloodhounds to the Division 3 NCAA regional tournament as CUNYAC Conference Champions (2019, 2021, 2022). Ajani is also a member of the D3 Regional Advisory Committee for Region IV in women's soccer.
Outside of his role at John Jay, Clunie was a coach with South Bronx United from 2011 working with Boys U11, U12 & U13. Until managing and coaching the Girls U19 team from 2014-2017. Along with coaching for South Bronx United, Clunie was the City in the Community Coordinator a program established by NYCFC where he facilitated after school programming and curriculum for elementary and middle school students. The program focused on teaching healthy nutrition and eating habits for students through the game of soccer. He was one of the inaugural coaches for the New York Cosmos Training and Development Program from 2013-2016. While with the Cosmos, he was a coach and trainer for the U9 girls and U13 boys at Rivertowns United Football Club in Ardsley, NY. He was responsible for planning and running developmental training sessions twice a week, along with managing games with the Head Coach. Clunies love of the game brought him to work as a Game Day Marketing Volunteer for the New York Red Bulls from 2010-2012. Along with his passion for soccer, Ajani has a desire and will to identify and develop top talent from the NY, NJ, CT and Metro Area.
The Brooklyn, NY native, earned a Bachelors Degree in Broadcasting and Mass Communications from SUNY Oswego in 2007. He completed his Masters Degree in Sport Management from Brooklyn College in 2012. He holds a FA Level 1 coaching badge and NSCAA level 5 Diploma, and plans to continue his coaching education overseas in the near future with his UEFA badges.
Aris Alpian joined the Golden Falcons as an assistant men's soccer coach prior to the 2015 season. He specializes in goalkeeper development and junior college recruitment. In April 2020, he was named Head Coach of the Women's Soccer program after serving as Interim Head Coach for the last 5 games of the 2019 season.
Alpian serves as the director of coaching for Happy Feet of New Jersey, a youth soccer development program focusing on improving children's technical abilities. He was formerly the director of NPSL operations and the director of youth goalkeeping for the Brooklyn Italians Soccer Club. He also served on the NPSL Technical Committee for the 2015 combine. Alpian possesses an Advanced National Diploma and Level II Goalkeeping Diploma from United Soccer Coaches and a 'C' License from U.S. Soccer and also serves as the Director of Goalkeeping at Morris Elite S.C. in Madison, New Jersey.
Alpian was a four-year member of the men's soccer team at Division-I Hofstra University. He later played for and worked in the front office of the New York Freedoms of the USL. He earned a BBA in marketing from Hofstra in 1999 and is pursuing an M.S. in sports management from Southern New Hampshire University.
Joe Colodne enters his Seventh season on the sidelines for the Kean University women's soccer team in 2024. Colodne comes to Kean after serving as the assistant women's soccer and Goalkeeper Coach for Drew University from 2014-2018. Colodne also served as a staff coach with World Class FC from 2016-2018 and FC Copa from 2009-2016. Currently working for Cedar Stars GA, serving as the Goalkeeper Director for the GA girls.
During his coaching stints, he has captured two US Club regional titles, been a finalist for the NJ Youth Soccer State Cup and coached the #1 team in the state of New Jersey and the #5 team in the United States at the U18 level. In addition to Club accolades, Coach Joe won the USYS ODP Regional Titles with the 2006 Girls NJ ODP team in 2021.
Colodne is currently a History Teacher for Plainfield High School and received a bachelor's degree in History from Rider University in 2002. During his time at Rider, he played collegiately on the Broncs men's soccer team in 1997-98.
Since taking over as Head Coach of the Roger Williams University Womens Soccer program in 2011, Tim Moody has continued to showcase the Hawks as one of the top teams in New England.
Moody guided the 2017 roster to its third Commonwealth Coast Conference Championship and third NCAA Tournament bid in four years. Five players earned All-CCC honors including senior Samantha Woznicki who was named CCC Defensive Player of the Year and also selected to the NEWISA and United Soccer Coaches All-New England team. In addition, Moody collected his 100th career win at Roger Williams.
Moody coached Roger Williams to an unbeaten record in the Commonwealth Coast Conference for the second straight season in 2016, going 7-0-2 in CCC play. The team finished with ten wins overall on the year and claimed the top seed for the CCC tournament. In postseason recognition, the Hawks had five players named to the All-CCC team as well as two players on the NEWISA All-New England Team and one athlete on the NSCAA All-New England Team.
In 2015, Moody presided over one of the best seasons in program history, with the Hawks winning its sixth Commonwealth Coast Conference Championship in team history and second consecutive title. The team set a new program record with 20 wins on the season and a .893 winning percentage (20-1-3), in addition to advancing to the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament. Senior Mariah Kaiser earned a slew of honors, including CCC and ECAC Offensive Player of the Year and being named an NSCAA All-American, earning both honors for the second straight season. In addition, Samantha Woznicki was named CCC Rookie of the Year and Haley Carignan was honored as CCC Senior Scholar-Athlete of the Year. The Hawks ended the year ranked #23 in the nation.
The previous year, Moody guided the Hawks to an impressive record of 19-3-4 overall and CCC Champions. The team made the programs first appearance to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Championship Tournament with wins over Bowdoin and MIT. They finished the season ranked #21 nationally by d3Soccer.com. Eight athletes received All-CCC honors and the team earned the Silver Team Ethics and Sportsmanship Award, as well as the programs first-ever All-American in Mariah Kaiser. In the classroom, the Hawks soared as well receiving the NSCAA Team Academic Award with a 3.28 GPA.
In 2013, Moody helped the Hawks to another standout season, guiding them to their highest national ranking in program history, ranked as high as #13. The squad had a record of 18-3-3, scored in every game, and never lost a game in regulation. On the year, the Hawks were semifinalists in both the CCC and ECAC Tournaments and was awarded NSCAA Team Ethics and Sportsmanship award. The Hawks placed seven players on the All-CCC team, including Katie Lydon and Jessica Reade, who were respectively named CCC Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year. Strong on the pitch and in the classroom, the team also received the NSCAA Team Academic Award for posting a cumulative team GPA of over 3.4.
Moody came to Roger Williams after having spent five seasons as the head coach at SUNY Potsdam, where he became the winningest coach in the history of the program with 41 career wins. In 2008, he set a program record with ten wins on the year, including the programs first postseason victory with a 4-0 victory over Russell Sage College in the 2008 Upstate ECAC Tournament.
In 2010, Moody tied the school record for wins again, finishing the year with a 10-10 overall record. He collected his 39th win with the Bears to move into first place all-time in in womens soccer coaching wins at SUNY Potsdam. In addition, nine of his players were recognized by the State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) as All-Academic Team selections.
In Moodys first year at SUNY Potsdam, his team was honored with the 2006 National Soccer Coaches Association (NSCAA) Team Academic Award. In the following years from 2007-10, the Bears were recognized with the NSCAA Team Ethics Award in each season.
Prior to his post at SUNY Potsdam, he coached the Women Soccer and Womens Lacrosse teams at Keuka College. At Keuka, he went 29-17-2 in his three years as the Womens Soccer coach and was the North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) Womens Soccer Coach of the Year in 2003 and 2004. In 2003, Moody and the Storm finished the year as regular season champions of the NEAC and advanced to the NEAC Championship game. The following year, the Storm would reach the championship for the second straight season.
During his tenure at Keuka, Moody coached three conference Most Valuable Players and his team received the NSCAA Ethics/Sportsmanship Gold award in 2005.
Moodys experience also extends internationally, having played eight years on the semi-pro and professional levels in England. He also spent two years as a coach for the New Hampshire Soccer Association Olympic Pre-Development U-17 Womens team.
Moody also holds numerous coaching certifications including a United States Soccer Federation (USSF) National A License, an NSCAA Advanced National Diploma, and an English Football Association (FA) Coaching Certificate.
Assistant women's soccer/goalkeeper coach at UMass Darmouth.
Have served as Assistant Women's Soccer Coach/Goalkeeper Coach since 2013.
Have trained 2 1st Team North Atlantic Conferences Goalkeepers and 1 New England Collegiate Conference Goalkeeper of the Year selection.
Have coached as an Assistant or Head Coach in New England for 30 years
Grace is the Head Women's Soccer Coach at Colby-Sawyer College.
Coaching Profile
Record: Westminster College overall record 479-307-70. (.599)
Presidents Athletic Conference Coach of the Year 2002,05,06,15, 18 and 19
Team Recognition:
Presidents Athletic Conference Champions:
Women: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007
Men: 2002, 2006, 2008, 2015, 2018, 2019
NCAA Championships:
Women: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007
Men: 2002, 2004, 2008, 2015, 2018. 2019
ECAC Championships:
Women: 2006, 2008, 2017, 2018, 2019,
Men: 2006, 2007, 2019, 2021
NSCAA (United Soccer Coaches) Team Awards
10 plus Team Academic Awards
9 plus Team Ethic Awards (2012 No cards)
Student Recognition: 8 National All-Americans
56 plus Regional All-Americans
Over 160 All-Conference Selections
50 plus Academic All Region/ All-District Selections
350 plus Academic All Conference Selections (3.6 GPA +)
6 Presidents Athletic Conference Player of the Year
NCAA Post Graduate Scholarship Recipient
Bianca Keil begins her head coaching tenure at Minnesota Morris starting with the 2020 season.
Keil brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Cougar staff from multiple different levels, including AZ Arsenal WPSL, NCAA DII and DIII, NJCAA, and high school soccer.
Keil served as assistant womens soccer at the University of Illinois Springfield from 2017 to 2019. She helped lead the NCAA DII program to a school record for victories in a season and their first-ever Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) tournament bid. She was responsible for bringing in 24 student-athletes over three recruiting cycles and coaching two GLVC Defensive Players of the Week. Keil coordinated academic resources for the program and saw players achieve a 3.66 cumulative GPA in 2018-19.
As mens and womens assistant soccer coach and intramurals director at Illinois College (Jacksonville, Ill.), Keil recruited more than 30 student-athletes from across the country to the NCAA DIII liberal arts college in two seasons from 2015 to 2017. Her first recruiting class brought in 21 new student-athletes and helped boost the womens program's competitiveness.
"I am thrilled to be given the opportunity to lead the women's soccer program at Morris," Keil said. "Throughout the interview process, I was impressed with the young women on the team and all the people I talked to from the university. I am thankful to the search committee, Cougar athletics staff, and campus leaders for believing in my vision for the future of this program. My family and I are excited to join the Cougar community!"
A native of Gilbert, Ariz., Keil began her coaching career at Seton Catholic Preparatory High School in Chandler, Ariz. moving from assistant coach to head coach. Seton Prep saw great success in her five years as head coach and her tenure with the program as a whole, qualifying for eight state tournaments, reaching three state championship finals, and winning a state championship title.
Keils collegiate coaching career began at Chandler-Gilbert Community College, where she assisted the men's and women's programs. She also served as youth and high school club soccer coach with the Arizona Arsenal and Barcelona of Maricopa.
Keil played collegiate soccer for Scottsdale Community College, where she earned her associates degree. Keil went on to earn bachelor of science degrees from the Pima Medical Institute in Respiratory Therapy and Arizona State University in exercise and wellness. She completed her Master of Sports Administration from Missouri Baptist University in the summer of 2020.
Keil holds licensure and membership with the United States Soccer Federation and United Soccer Coaches. Over the last six years, she has led and been part of the coaching staff for summer camp programs for Exact Sports (in St. Louis and Chicago), the University of Illinois-Springfield, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Monmouth College, and Texas A&M.
Keil resides in Morris with her husband, Alex, and daughter, Victoria.
St. Mary's (TX)
Division 2
Shaun Soderling joined the Kansas soccer staff in January 2024.
Soderling most recently served as the head coach of the womens soccer program at NAIA Brescia University in Owensboro, Kentucky from 2020-23. Prior to Brescia, Soderling worked at Division II Alderson Broaddus University as the recruiting coordinator for the mens team and a scout for the womens team from 2014-20.
In addition to coaching, Soderling was the director of operations for the mens soccer team at Evansville from Jan. 2013 to July 2014. He operated the teams networking efforts, coordinated community service opportunities for elementary schools in the area, and assisted in the daily operation of team activities.
Before becoming a coach at the collegiate level, Soderling worked at three high schools, including Vincennes Lincoln High School (Ind.), Henderson County High School (Ky.) and North Knox High School (Ind.). In addition to coaching at the collegiate and high school levels, Soderling has 20 years of coaching at the club level that dates back to 2003. He most recently coached with Racing Louisville's Youth Academy.
Graham Kennett finished his sixth season as head women's soccer coach at Manhattanville and 10th season overall with the program in 2019.
The 2019 marked the Valiants return to both the Skyline Conference and the conference tournament, as Kennett guided the Valiants to double-digit wins, and their first winning season, since 2009. Kennett helped Manhattanville to 11 victories, including a 7-3 mark in Skyline play, en route to a runner-up finish in the Skyline Tournament championship game. Kennett's squad finished with single-season program records in goals (71), assists (55) and points (197). Additionally, three of his players garnered all-conference honors from the Skyline in first teamers junior Ashley Pacheco and freshman Natalie Aracena and junior Natalie Pelaez on the second team.
Kennett previously spent more than a decade coaching soccer at Byram Hills High School, serving as an assistant with the varsity boys team while also serving as head coach of the varsity girls team from 2002-05. On the boys side, he helped the team to its first-ever New York State championship in 2007 and a 98-8-5 record over a five-year span that included five league titles, four section titles and three state final four appearances. In 2010, Kennett was named the National High School Assistant Coach of the Year by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America.
Kennett earned his bachelors degree in computer science from the University of East Anglia in the United Kingdom, while earning an executive MBA from Columbia University and a masters in physical education and coaching from Ball State University.
Dan Campagna joined the Emmanuel College staff in the summer of 2011 and currently serves as an Senior Assistant Athletic Director / Director of Athletic Communications. He started as the College's first full-time Assistant Sports Information Director, was promoted to the Director of Athletic Communications, Sports Information & Compliance role in 2015 before being named an Assistant AD on September 13, 2017. Campagna is an Emmanuel alum and a former three-sport standout student-athlete for the Saints.
On June 25th, 2019, a panel of industry experts selected Campagna a member of the Sports 40 Under 40 Class of 2019 at the National High School Athletic Coaches Association (NHSACA) annual convention. This honor, sponsored by Coach and Athletic Director Magazine, is reserved exclusively for outstanding young industry professionals who are demonstrating exceptional commitment to their sport(s), innovation and industry leadership within the high school, collegiate, professional and industry athletic professions. Dan was the only male professional selected among the collegiate ranks in 2019.
Campagna, a native of Somers, Connecticut, graduated magna cum laude, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in English Communications from Emmanuel in 2007. He earned a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts - Boston in June of 2011. While pursuing his graduate degree, Campagna worked at UMass Boston, as both a Graduate Assistant and later the Interim Director of Sports Information for the Beacons. Campagna directed the sports information efforts for the Beacons' 18 varsity athletic teams.
Campagna is one of 11 full-time employees on the Saints' athletic staff. His duties include sports information, game-day operations management, site supervision, athletic publicity and NCAA compliance.
In addition to his full-time position at Emmanuel, Campagna also served as a Head Coach to the Emmanuel Women's Soccer program for the 2017 season in which he helped lead the Saints to an 11-8-1 overall record while posting an 8-2-1 in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference. Campagna was voted the 2017 GNAC Coach of the Year by his fellow coaching peers in his only season at the helm of the program. Following the one-year stint as a Co-Head Coach, Campagna has remained on staff as Director of Soccer Operations and an Assistant Coach while retaining his full-time responsibilities with the department, coaching a total of 13 GNAC All-Conference, three All-Region players and one CoSIDA Academic All-American over three seasons.
Prior to coaching at Emmanuel, Campagna served as an Assistant Coach for eight seasons at UMass Boston. He helped guide the Beacons to seven Little East Conference tournament berths, three LEC Regular Season titles, three appearances in the LEC tournament finals including a 2012 championship and NCAA tournament berth, three ECAC tournament appearances and an overall record of 95-56-18 (.615). He had the primary responsibility of working with the UMB goalkeepers, helping the squad post a 1.64 goal against average over the eight seasons, including a league-low 0.67 GAA in 2010 and 0.93 GAA in 2012. He also served as an Adjunct Professor of Sports Journalism at Lasell College in Newton.
Campagna, a former collegiate goalkeeper for the Saints, helped build the foundation for the Emmanuel Men's Soccer program. During his playing days, Campagna enjoyed an impressive career as a four-year starter and two-time team captain. In 2003, he was in net for the program's first-ever victory and graduated holding every single goalkeeping record, including career wins, shutouts, saves and save percentage.
Over the course of his final two playing seasons at Emmanuel, Campagna registered eight shutouts to finish his career with a program-record 12 shutouts. During his junior campaign, the keeper allowed only eight goals the entire season to register a .915 save percentage, which ranked him third among NCAA Division III goaltenders and a 0.85 goals against average.
As a freshman, Campagna was selected the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Rookie of the Week three times and ranked sixth in the NCAA among Division III keepers, averaging 10.62 saves per game. He was named the GNAC Goalkeeper of the Week during both his junior and senior seasons. Campagna went on to lead the GNAC in saves per game during all four of his collegiate seasons and finished his career with 401 saves.
Campagna was a three-time GNAC Academic All-Conference selection and received the Emmanuel College Athletic Department's Senior Leadership Award in 2007. While at Emmanuel, Campagna also competed on the Men's Volleyball and Indoor Track & Field squads, as well as the Baseball club team.
He currently resides in Malden, Mass. with his wife Becky and their dog Otis.
Syracuse head women's soccer coach [Nicky Adams](https://cuse.com/staff.aspxstaff=2740) has announced that [Kelly Madsen](https://cuse.com/staff.aspxstaff=2742), who was on Adams' staff at Rice, is joining the program as an assistant coach.
"I am so excited to have Kelly join us," Adams said. "I have had the absolute pleasure of working with Kelly at Rice, and I am thrilled to continue to coach with her at Syracuse. Kelly is a great coach and an incredible person. She will immediately make Syracuse women's soccer better!"
Madsen comes to the Orange from Rice, where she was an assistant coach under Adams for the past year. Madsen started at Rice in February 2018, assisting in all areas of the program and serving as the recruiting coordinator.
"I am incredibly grateful and thankful for the opportunity to join the Syracuse women's soccer program and the Syracuse family," Madsen said. "Nicky is an incredible coach and mentor. I couldn't be more excited to be working alongside her at Syracuse."
Prior to working with Adams at Rice, she spent seven seasons as an assistant coach at Stephen F. Austin. In her time with the Ladyjacks, the team compiled a 99-34-7 record, winning five regular-season conference titles and playing in the Southland Conference Tournament final six times. Madsen was part of the 2012 coaching staff that saw SFA advance to the NCAA Tournament.
Off the field, she organized the team travel and equipment, served as the program's academic coordinator and was the director of camp operations.
Before her time at SFA, Madsen served two years as an assistant coach at Dubuque (Iowa). She helped lead the Spartans to their first-ever Iowa Conference Tournament title and first NCAA Tournament appearance in 2009. Madsen assisted in all areas of the program, including recruiting, scouting of opponents and daily training.
A native of Pensacola, Fla., Madsen starred as a midfielder for South Alabama from 2004-08. She was a first-team All-Sun Belt Conference honoree and was selected to the Sun Belt All-Tournament Team. Madsen scored 22 goals and added 20 assists in her collegiate career. After graduation, she played professionally in England for Portsmouth Women's Football Club and in the W-League for the London Gryphons (London, Ontario).
Madsen currently holds her NSCAA National Diploma and NSCAA Level III GK Diploma. She obtained her bachelor's degree in communications in 2008 from USA and her master's degree in communications in 2011 from Dubuque (Iowa).
Amanda Hamilton is in her first season as a womens soccer assistant coach at the College of the Holy Cross in 2020-21. She comes to Worcester after spending the 2019-20 season as an assistant coach at Smith College.
At Smith, Hamilton was involved in all facets of the program from recruiting to development and execution of practice and game plans. Prior to her time in Northampton, she spent three seasons as an assistant coach at Bates College.
Hamilton has been in the club soccer realm since 2014, working with several different age groups at different levels. She is currently coaching with New England Surf Club as the head coach of the '07 and '09 teams.
Hamilton holds numerous coaching certifications and has been a member of United Soccer Coaches since 2016. She is a 2016 graduate of St. Lawrence University where she earned her BA in sociology and minored in education studies/sports studies and exercise science. She most recently received a Master's in Exercise and Sport Science from Smith College.
Cobb, who goes by CC, spent two seasons with Howard at Marist College. With the Red Foxes, Cobb assisted Howard in leading her team to back-to-back 9-8-2 records culminating in MAAC semifinal appearances.
She began her coaching career at Wagner College in 2015 as an assistant. She spent three years at Wagner, overseeing one NEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year, one NEC All-Rookie Goalkeeper, and one NEC All-Conference Second Team selection.
Cobb was a midfielder at the University of Tennessee from 2012-14, where she played for a team ranked in the top 20 in 2012 and the top 50 in 2013. She was named to the SEC Academic Honor Roll each season she attended, and won the Scholar-Athlete Award in 2014.
Before attending Tennessee, Cobb spent two seasons at Florida State University, where she won the ACC title in 2011 and made a run to the Final Four. Academically, Cobb was named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll each season she attended.
A native of Boca Raton, Fla., Cobb graduated magna cum laude from Tennessee in 2014 with a degree in Psychology, after spending two years at Florida State studying Business Management. She earned her MBA from Wagner in 2016.
Claire Scanlan, who spent the past three seasons as the associate head coach at the University of Albany (NY), was named Temple women's soccer's assistant coach by head coach Nick Bochette in February 2020. Scanlan brings a wealth of experience to the program, as she played nearly 15 years for the Irish National Team and has coached and played in numerous countries.
During her time at Albany, Scanlan helped the Great Danes capture an America East Conference championship in 2018 while also winning a program-best 14 games.
Prior to Albany, Scanlan served as an assistant coach at Oakland University (MI) from 2014-2017, Scanlan helped the Golden Grizzlies win the Horizon League in 2015 with a team & athletic department high 3.59 GPA.
Scanlan was also the associate head coach at Troy University (AL) from 2008-14 where she helped build the team into a Sun Belt Conference contender. Scanlan had previously been a graduate assistant and completed her Master's Degree in Education at Troy in 2001.
Scanlan gained her international coaching experience while serving as the head coach of Ireland's Under-23 National Team and was an assistant coach for Ireland's Under-17 Women's National Team that reached the U17 Women's World Cup Quarter Finals in Trinidad and Tobago in 2010. She also served as the assistant coach with the England College's National Team in 2007/08 and helped them to achieve success in their inaugural year.
In addition to her international experience, Scanlan's previous coaching roles include being the head coach of the Female Football Academy at Filton College, part of Bristol's Academy of Sport in England. Under Scanlan's leadership, Filton College won back-to-back National Championships in 2007 and 2008, along with two National Cup Championships. Scanlan's success with Filton College helped guide them to being named the "Female Football Academy of the Year" by the English FA.
Scanlan played at Mercyhurst University (PA) where she received her Bachelor's Degree in business. While at Mercyhurst, Scanlan was a two-time All-American and was the Conference Player of the Year and named the Division II Player of the Year in 1995. Scanlan was inducted into the Mercyhurst University Athletics Hall of Fame in 2015.
Following her stellar collegiate career Scanlan played professionally in the Japanese "L" League with Oki FC Winds. She also won a National Championship playing with Springfield Sirens in the W-League and continued that success with the Memphis Mercury where she captained the highly regarded W-league team.
Scanlan's career continued in Europe where she played with Leeds United and Bristol Academy in the English Women's Premier league and helped guide Bristol to a top four finish in the league and three FA Cup semi-finals in four years.
Scanlan holds the USSF 'A', USA Premier Diploma and the UEFA 'B' license.
I am in my Second year with the Smith College soccer program, and I am working as a Graduate Assistant Coach. I have been coaching for 7+ years and I am excited to work with the athletes of the Smith soccer team. I played four full seasons of collegiate soccer at the D3 level, and was a four year starting goalkeeper during that time. In high school, and during the summers during my undergraduate degree I worked different camps, and coached across many different age groups/positions. My most recent coaching assignment before Smith was a Head coach position with a U11 Girls team, Assistant coach for a U16 Girls team, and Assisting with the U17 Boys team at a local soccer club. I am excited to apply what I have learned over the years, and what I will continue to learn towards my team, and any players I coach.
The Smith College soccer program is a very competitive NCAA D3 program which competes in the NEWMAC. Our team prides itself on success both on and off field- each year having multiple members achieve athletic and academic awards. While we have consistently been a competitive member of the NEWMAC, we are continuously looking to achieve our goal of winning a conference title.
If you want to be a part of the Smith soccer family and you think you can help us achieve our goal of making it to the National Tournament, please take a few moments to fill out our [Recruit Form](http://www.smithpioneers.com/sb_output.aspxfrform=5&path=wsoc) on the Smith Soccer Website.
Smith prides itself on a unique combination of rigorous academics and competitive athletics and ranks 17th in the country in liberal arts colleges!
Smith is renowned for its talented students, committed faculty, and rigorous academic life.
Smith College made a historic announcement that beginning in the fall of 2022, the college will eliminate loans from its undergraduate financial aid packages for students receiving need-based institutional grants and replace the loan amount with grants from the college.
There are 2,500 undergraduate students at Smith College located in the vibrant town of Northampton, MA.
Smith provides an intimate learning environment with a 9:1 student to faculty ratio and average class size of 19 students.
Smith is also a member of the Five College Consortium with the University of Massachusetts, Amherst College, Mount Holyoke College, and Hampshire College, allowing students to take courses at any one of these 5 institutions.
Beyond the classroom learning environment, Smith offers the Praxis program- an opportunity for students to gain experience through summer or semester long paid internships.
My name is Gabe Kleinert and I am the assistant womens soccer coach at University of Rochester. In 2019 our team went 9-6-2 and we were ranked as high as #17 in the country.
I love coaching soccer and all the amazing players/coaches I get to work with.
I hold a USSF B License. I am a US Soccer Licensed Grassroots and D Instructor. I also coach for East Region ODP, and NY West ODP.
I love trying new things and exploring new places! Most recently I traveled to Portugal in March with our UofR womens soccer team just before COVID hit.
Joseph Odumewu, I am an Assistant Coach for the Ramapo College Womens Soccer team.
Caitlin Pickul was named the 14th womens soccer head coach in program history on June 16, 2020.
Pickul comes to Dudley after spending the previous four seasons at The College of Holy Cross in nearby Worcester, first as an Assistant Coach before rising to Associate Head Coach and, since March, Interim Head Coach. This past season, the Crusaders posted the best record in program history (5-4-8) and finished second in the Patriot League with a 3-1-5 mark. For their efforts, the Crusaders coaching staff was named Patriot League Staff of the Year.
During her time in Worcester, Pickul worked with three goalkeepers who finished amongst the career leaders in single-season goals against average (GAA), two who placed in the top 10 in single-season shutouts, and two who graduated in the top five in career GAA. Off the field, Pickul assisted with all team training programming, scouted the opponents offensive set pieces and generated defensive set pieces and systems, and designed and conducted team warmup including prehab and preventative exercises.
Pickul was also instrumental in recruiting student-athletes at Holy Cross, managing the programs JumpForward database, scheduling official and unofficial visits, and attending recruiting tournaments. She arranged all team travel (ground and air transportation, hotels, food), handled the equipment ordering and inventory for the program, monitored the academic progress of the student-athletes, and assisted with all aspects of camps and clinics. This past spring, the Holy Cross womens soccer program posted the highest cumulative GPA in the athletic department.
Prior to her arrival at Holy Cross, Pickul spent five seasons as an assistant womens soccer coach at Division III Wellesley College, an all-female institution in Wellesley, Mass. After posting a combined record of 11-22-6 during her first two seasons with the program, the Blue went 25-21-12 over the next three, finishing above the .500 mark in each campaign. Pickul planned and implemented all technical and tactical goalie sessions at Wellesley, created scouting reports, and attended showcases and organized campus visits.
Pickul was also the Assistant Director of Strength & Conditioning at Wellesley, creating and implementing programs for soccer, squash, fencing, and golf with a secondary focus on lacrosse, volleyball, tennis, and novice crew. She also produced, managed, and updated the S&C website, prepared and implemented an ACL Injury Prevention program for all teams, and conducted all functional movement screening and testing. Pickul chipped in as a game manager for basketball, lacrosse, and softball.
A 2006 graduate of Providence College, Pickul who cut her teeth in the collegiate coaching ranks at Salem State University in 2010 was a four-year member of the Friars womens soccer program. She received her Bachelor of Science in Marketing and was a four-time BIG EAST Academic All-Star Team pick. Pickul went on to earn her Masters in Business Administration: Sports Management from Loyola University Chicago in 2010.
Pickul is a National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, holds an F License from the United States Soccer Federation (USSF), and is Goalkeeper Level 1 certified from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA).
While at Nichols, she will continue to work as Assistant Director & Head Coach at Slocum Soccer School High School Prep, Assistant Goalkeeper Coach at Massachusetts Youth ODP, and the Director of High School Goalkeeping at Best FC Soccer Club.
Wendy Elles heads into her ninth season as the Saint Michael's women's soccer head coach in 2021. She is also the Intramural co-director for the College.
Saint Michael's did not compete during the 2020-21 school year, when eight newcomers from seven different states - including seven first-years - joined the program. A 10-woman incoming class is set to arrive in fall 2021.
The Purple Knights matched their highest win total in 11 years during the 2019 season, kicking off the fall with a 3-2 mark before a 2-1 overtime victory against regionally-ranked Southern Connecticut State University highlighted the back portion of the schedule. Saint Michael's also played to a scoreless draw with regionally-ranked Assumption University while losing a pair of 1-0 contests to other regionally-ranked foes, including taking Adelphi University to double overtime. The Purple and Gold registered six shutouts, its most since 2008, and a 1.34 goals-against average, its best in nine seasons.
Saint Michael's had a pair of 1-1 comeback ties in 2018, while a third deadlock was a scoreless draw on home turf against 11th-ranked Franklin Pierce University. Four contests went down as 1-0 setbacks during the fall.
The Purple Knights started 3-3-1 in 2017, with each of those contests being decided by one goal or less. Saint Michael's later lost only 1-0 to No. 8 Adelphi University, one of their 13 instances of yielding two goals or fewer. The Purple and Gold posted its best save total in eight years, highest save percentage in seven, and lowest goals-against average in five.
Thirteen players in their first season of college soccer dominated the roster in 2016, and four veterans held down key roles for the first time. Two of the Purple Knights' victories came against regionally-ranked squads, as they shocked Merrimack College, 2-1, with two goals in the final 46 seconds before blanking American International College, 1-0, in overtime. AIC had been perfect in Northeast-10 Conference play entering the game. Seven of the Purple and Gold's setbacks came by two goals or less, including in five straight decisions in the latter portion of October.
In 2015, the Purple Knights held foes to two goals or less on eight occasions, with narrow 1-0 losses coming against regionally-ranked opponents University of New Haven and Southern New Hampshire University. Six losses came by one goal, including in overtime versus SNHU and Bentley University.
Saint Michael's tied for the eighth-best turnaround in Division II women's soccer in 2014, improving five games over its 2013 record thanks to such positive results as a 1-0 win over 2013 NCAA Tournament Final Four qualifier American International College, which was regionally ranked, and a scoreless draw with regionally-ranked Saint Anselm College. The Purple Knights also downed Merrimack for the first time since 2002. At 5-11-1 overall and 4-9-1 in the Northeast-10 Conference, Saint Michael's was one league win shy of matching its highest total since 2002. Elles' charges matched their greatest shutout (5) figure in six years, which had been the last time the Purple and Gold accumulated more than the 13 assists they dished out in 2014.
In 2013, the Purple Knights held opponents to two goals or fewer on 12 occasions, playing to seven one-goal decisions.
During four years as the head coach at Northern Vermont University-Lyndon, between 2009 and 2012, Elles led the Hornets to North Atlantic Conference (NAC) Tournament appearances twice, including while hosting their first postseason contest to cap a 9-8-1 campaign in 2011. Following the 2012 campaign, the team earned a National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Gold Medal Award for Team Ethics after not being assessed a single card during the fall. The Hornets earned the NAC Team Sportsmanship Award in 2009.
Prior to her time at NVU-Lyndon, Elles was the assistant coach for four years at Endicott College, helping the Gulls go 67-17-5 overall and 46-3-1 in the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC). The Gulls qualified for the NCAA Tournament each year, advancing as far as the Sweet 16 in 2006, while winning three CCC Tournament crowns.
Elles was the assistant coach at the University of Vermont from 1997 until 2003, as the Catamounts earned nine wins in each of her first two seasons, as well as qualifying for an America East Championship semifinal in 1998. During the 1996-97 school year, Elles served as an assistant coach for both women's basketball and soccer at Fairleigh Dickinson University's College at Florham.
Since 2001, Elles has been heavily involved with youth coaching in Vermont, including working with the Far Post Soccer Club since 2006. As a coach each year during that time, Elles guided her squads to 10 state crowns and US Youth Soccer regional tournaments. Previously the director of education for four years, Elles has been the director of coaching since 2008. Between 2001 and 2010, she was the head coach for Vermont's Olympic Development Program girls' team.
Elles has worked summer camps for Far Post since 2002 after previously serving a role during camps for the University of Vermont, Gettysburg (Pa.) College and Millersville (Pa.) University. She aided the Girls of America Love Soccer (GOALS) Camp in Blairstown, N.J., between 1994 and 2001, and the Champ Soccer Camp in Burlington each year from 2004 until 2010. Elles also developed and directed the US Youth Soccer TOPSoccer program in Vermont for five years, guiding an organization that works with youth athletes with disabilities.
During her career, Elles has earned coaching certification on three occasions. She garnered a NSCAA National Diploma in 2001, an NSCAA Advanced National Diploma a year later while passing with distinction, and qualified for her NSCAA Premier Diploma in 2006.
A 1996 graduate of Gettysburg with a degree in sociology and a concentration in French, Elles earned her master's in interdisciplinary studies from Vermont in 2004. A 1995 NSCAA All-America selection and the Centennial Conference Player of the Year from the backfield, Elles was named all-region four times while helping the Bullets go 51-21 overall and 28-3 in the league. Gettysburg qualified for the NCAA Tournament in 1993 and 1994. Elles went on to play three years in the United Systems of Independent Soccer Leagues' (USISL) W-League, and alternatively and often simultaneously played in and helped develop the Vermont Amateur Soccer League since 2001. In 2014, Elles was inducted into the North Branford (Conn.) High School Athletic Hall of Fame before being chosen for Gettysburg's Hall of Athletic Honor in 2017. Elles was chosen for the Centennial Conference's Silver Anniversary team in 2018 thanks to her collegiate playing career.
Head Coach Womens Soccer at NHTI in Concord: 6th Season
YSCC Undefeated Conference Champions (2014-2019)
- YSCC Tournament Champions (2014, 2016, 2017, 2018)
- 6 YSCC Player of the Year (2014-2019)
- YSCC Coach of the Year 2017 and 2018
- 3 USCAA National Tournament appearances
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.
Over 1,000 different college coaches have attended EXACT's events and will receive access to game video from camp. See below for just a few that attended recent events in this region. As they're announced, coaches will be added to the Confirmed College Coaches section.
Assistant Coach
Boston College
Division 1
Rachel Moreland arrived at Boston College in January of 2019 after spending the past two seasons as an assistant at Colorado College. She has joined new head coach Jason Lowe and assistant Jami Kranich this winter.
While at Colorado College, Moreland helped the Tigers qualify for the Mountain West Tournament for the first time since 2015. In her two years, the team's RPI went from 200 to 64 and saw their first player go pro since 2015. Under Morelands two campaigns with the Tigers, she helped guide midfielder Lauren Millliet to get drafted in the 2nd round of the NWSL, 14th overall.
Prior to Colorado College, Moreland was at Emory for nine years where she and Jason Lowe were on staff together in 2008. In 2008, Moreland and Lowe helped Emory win a UAA Conference Championship and reached the 2nd round of the NCAA Tournament.
Moreland first served as an assistant and then promoted to associate head coach from 2011-16. She helped guide the Eagles to a 116-31-33 record, their first ever undefeated season and six NCAA Tournament appearances. During her time with the eagles Moreland had several All Conference, All Region and All America athletes, including the programs first 4 time ( 8th over all in Division III) All America nominated athlete in Lauren Gorodetsky. The Eagles also advanced to the Division III National Championship game in 2012 gaining runner up status before falling to eventual national champion Messiah 1-0.
A native of Crofton, Md., Moreland was a four-year starter at Limestone College, where she played center midfield. She was a three-time captain and All-Carolinas/Virginia Athletics Conference honoree.
Moreland earned her bachelors degree in Business Administration from Limestone College in 2006 and her masters degree in Sports Administration from North Carolina Pembroke in 2008.
She holds a USSF D license and an Advanced National Diploma from the United Soccer Coaches Association (USCA).
Assistant Coach
Xavier (OH)
Division 1
Renee Horton joined Nate Lie's women's soccer staff in August 2018. Horton came to Xavier from Lander University in Greenville, S.C. where she had served as an assistant coach since 2016.
Horton brings over 15 years of college and club soccer coaching experience to Xavier's staff. Prior to Lander, Horton served as an assistant Director of Coaching for the Cincinnati United and was a staff coach for CUP.
Prior to Cincinnati United, Horton spent 14 years serving as a staff coach for Florida ODP, including as a lead staff coach for six years. Horton also served on the Region III ODP staff. Horton holds a USSF "C" License and also has her USSF National Youth License.
As a defender at the University of South Florida, Horton started 42 of the 63 matches she appeared in, helping the Bulls to a 37-27-6 record during her career. Following her time at USF, Horton played three seasons in the W-League.
Horton earned a bachelor's in communication from South Florida in 2000.
Assistant Coach
Florida
Division 1
John Roman is in his sixth year as Florida's goalkeeper coach and will coach the Gators quad of goalkeepers.
Before joining the Gators in January of 2016, Roman enrolled in the University of Florida's graduate school to study performance psychology. He received his Masters degree in 2017, and is graduating in 2021 with a doctorate through the University of Florida's Performance Psychology Laboratory.
Roman coached the goalkeepers at Fairfax High School in Northern Virginia before relocating to Florida. During that time, he also worked as a research analyst specializing in big data and analytics in the Washington, D.C. area.
In addition to his studies and coaching responsibilities, Roman is Vice President of Research and Analytics for Mission6Zero, a company founded by United States Special Forces soldiers that improves business executive and professional athlete performance during stress.
John Roman is also a proud Elon Phoenix, avid TK Little, and connoisseur of chocolate cake.
Volunteer Assistant Coach
Iowa
Division 1
Drago Ceranic is in his fourth season as a volunteer assistant coach with the University of Iowa soccer program.
In three seasons, Ceranic has helped the program to 30 victories, two NCAA Tournament appearances and the first Big Ten title in school history.
During the 2020 season, Ceranic helped the team to its second straight NCAA Tournament berth. After starting the season slowly, the Hawkeyes were playing their best soccer when matter most in the postseason.
With an expanded Big Ten postseason schedule due to league-only scheduling because of COVID, the Hawkeyes posted wins over second-seeded Illinois and third-seeded Minnesota in the Big Ten Regional weekend. The team followed with a road win at top-seeded Penn State in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals before downing third-seeded Wisconsin to claim the programs first-ever Big Ten title.
The win in Happy Valley was the first for the program in school history and the fourth-ranked Nittany Lions were the highest ranked opponent Iowa defeated all-time. Two freshmen forward Meike Ingles and goalkeeper Macy Enneking were named the Big Ten Tournament Most Outstanding Offensive and Defensive Players, respectively. Ingles scored three-game winners in the tournament, while Enneking posted two shutouts and made 14 saves.
As a result, the Hawkeyes earned their second straight NCAA Tournament berth, and they continued to make history. Shipped to North Carolina, Iowa tallied a 1-0 victory over Campbell on the Camels home turf to notch the first NCAA Tournament win in the record books. Iowa had third-seeded UCLA on the ropes in the Round of 32 before surrendering two goals late in a 2-1 defeat.
Iowa finished the season with a 7-9-1 record, but all seven of the victories came in the teams final 10 games. Enneking was a unanimous Big Ten All-Freshman team honoree. Academically, Iowa matched a school record with 19 Academic All-Big Ten selections, eight Hawkeyes were Big Ten Distinguished Scholars, the program had 31 Deans List honorees (in fall and spring semesters), and the program earned the United Soccer Team Academic Award, posting a 3.49 team grade point average.
In 2019, Ceranic helped guide Iowa to one of the best seasons in program history. The Hawkeyes opened the season with nine straight wins en route to a No. 17 national ranking, the highest in program history. Iowa tied a school record, winning 15 games, including seven in Big Ten play, and advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the second time in program history.
The Hawkeyes tied a school record with three All-Big Ten selections and senior Natalie Winters became the first player in program history to earn postseason recognition in all four seasons. Winters was also an all-region honoree for a second straight season.
Iowa was one of the Big Tens most potent offenses, ranking second in the league and 26th nationally, with 46 goals. The Hawkeyes had an NCAA-best 16 different goal scorers in 2019. Defensively, Iowa posted eight shutouts and limited opponents to seven or fewer shots in 13 games.
The Hawkeyes shined academically as Iowa was the only school in the country to have two first-team Academic All-Americans. Iowa also had three United Soccer Academic All-Region and a school-record 19 Academic All-Big Ten selections.
During his first season as a Hawkeye, Ceranic helped the Hawkeyes to an 8-7-3 overall record and a 4-5-2 mark in Big Ten play. Iowa was in Big Ten Tournament contention until the final game, but fell short after battling Northwestern to a 1-1 draw. Junior Natalie Winters was a third-team all-region and third-team All-Big Ten selection Iowas first all-region honoree since 2014.
In the classroom, Iowa earned the United Soccer Team Academic Award for a 12th straight season and the Hawkeyes had two Google Cloud Academic All-Americans the first two in program history. Kaleigh Haus was a first-team selection; Hannah Drkulec earned second-team honors. Iowa also had 10 players earn Academic All-Big Ten honors, 25 players with a 3.0 GPA or better, 14 Deans List, and 4 Presidents List honorees during the spring semester.
Ceranic has coached with the Cedar River Soccer Association since 2009 and he has been a part of Iowas Olympic Development Program since 2016. With the CRSA, Ceranic helped the team to three Iowa State Cup titles (2013 U16 boys, 2014 U15 girls, and 2014 U17 boys). He also coaches three state runner-up teams.
Ceranic also coached with with Vermont Voltage of the Premier Developmental League (PDL) from 2008-11, he was junior varsity head coach at Linn-Mar (Iowa) High School from 2010-11, and was the junior varsity head coach at Cedar Rapids (Iowa) Xavier High School in 2009.
As a player, Ceranic played collegiately at Mount Mercy (Iowa) University, where he was a four-time All-Midwest Collegiate Conference selection. He was the Mustangs Newcomer of the Year in 2006, was team MVP in 2007 and 2008, and was a three-year team captain. Ceranic also was a three-time all-academic selection and was named to the NAIA Champion of Character Team in 2009.
Ceranic played professional soccer for the Voltage from 2008-11, where he was team captain in 2010-11.
The Serbia native graduated from Mount Mercy in 2010 with a degree in multi-media design and communications. He holds his USSF C coaching license.
Women's Soccer Assistant Coach
Quinnipiac
Division 1
Sarah Tompkins is entering her first season as an assistant coach with the Quinnipiac women's soccer team in 2018.
Tompkins joins the Bobcats after a successful two-year stint as an assistant coach at Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois. In her first season in 2016, she helped the Redbirds win the Missouri Valley Conference regular season and postseason titles, and reach the second round of the NCAA Tournament following a win over Michigan.
After capturing the league title, Tompkins was honored as part of the 2016 MVC Coaching Staff of the Year. She worked directly with goalkeeper Haley Smith, helping her earn a spot on the MVC All-Freshman Team in 2016, and then earn the MVC Player of the Week three times last fall.
"I was impressed with Sarah when we first spoke on the phone and then again when we met in person," said Clarke. "She is a progressive coach and has a great attitude towards coaching and what she can do to help the team and the players. She is a good addition to the program and I look forward to having her as part of my staff."
Prior to taking on the assistant coaching position at Illinois State, Tompkins served for two years as a graduate assistant at Carson-Newman University. During her time with the Eagles, she helped the squad reach the NCAA Division II Sweet 16 in 2015, after a dramatic 16-win improvement from the 2014 campaign, ranking as one of the biggest single-season turnarounds in NCAA history.
In addition to her collegiate coaching experience, Tompkins has also worked for the past year as the director of the goalkeeping academy for the Illinois Fire Juniors Soccer Club. In 2016, she served as the girls head coach for the Illinois Fusion Soccer Club.
As a collegiate athlete, Tompkins played her first two seasons at Carson-Newman, where her 125 saves in a single season placed her third all-time in program history. After transferring to the University of Tennessee at Martin, Tompkins was a part of back-to-back Ohio Valley Conference championship teams, including one that reached the NCAA Tournament her junior year.
Originally from Franklin, Wisconsin, Tompkins earned a degree in psychology from UT-Martin before moving on to get a master's in education at Carson-Newman with an emphasis on leadership. She holds NSCAA Goalkeeping Level 1, 2, and 3 diplomas, along with USSF D and E Licenses.
Assistant Coach
Saint Peter's
Division 1
DeBarros played professionally in Portugal, France, England and in the USA. Fabio brings European knowledge of the game and the latest training skills to help the youth develop faster. He is cousins with Nani #17, Manchester United and Portuguese National Player. Fabio has traveled all over Europe to work on an internship with Benfica, Manchester United, FC Porto, Orduspor (Turkish 1st Division Team) and the Portuguese National Team.
He coached since 2012 as an assistant coach at a premier soccer club in Baltimore, the 5-year state champions while serving as head coach for u15 Premier Thunder and n the Washington Spirit Academy, winning the Mid East conference 2014. Debarros has experience with plenty of soccer camps in colleges and private companies.
Assistant Coach
Albany
Division 1
Assistant coach Claire Scanlan enters her third season with the University at Albany (UAlbany) having helped UAlbany to the America East Conference title in 2018. Scanlan brings a wealth of experience having played and coached professionally throughout the world, including in the United States, England, Ireland and Japan.
Having previously served as an assistant coach at Oakland University (MI) from 2014-2017, Scanlan helped the Golden Grizzlies win the Horizon League Conference in 2015 with a team & athletic department high 3.59 GPA.
Prior to Oakland, Scanlan was the associate head coach at Troy University (AL) from 2008-14 where she helped build the team into a Sun Belt Conference contender. Scanlan had previously been a graduate assistant and completed her Masters Degree in Education at Troy in 2001.
Scanlan has also served as the head coach of Ireland's Under-23 National Team and was an assistant coach for Ireland's Under-17 Women's National Team that reached the U17 Women's World Cup Quarter Finals in Trinidad and Tobago in 2010.
Scanlan also served as the assistant coach with the England Colleges National Team in 2007/08 and helped them to achieve success in their inaugural year.
In addition to her international experience, Scanlan's previous coaching roles include being the head coach of the Female Football Academy at Filton College, part of Bristol's Academy of Sport in England. Under Scanlan's leadership, Filton College won back-to-back National Championships along with two National Cup Championships. Scanlan's success with Filton College helped guide them to being named the Female Football Academy of the Year by the English FA.
Scanlan played at Mercyhurst University (PA) where she received her Bachelor's Degree in business. While at Mercyhurst, Scanlan was a two-time All-American and was the Conference Player of the Year and named the Division II Player of the Year in 1995. Scanlan was inducted into the Mercyhurst University Athletics Hall of Fame in 2015.
Following her stellar collegiate career Scanlan played professionally in the Japanese L League with Oki FC Winds. She also won a National Championship playing with Springfield Sirens in the W-League and continued that success with the Memphis Mercury where she captained the highly regarded W-league team.
Scanlan's career continued in Europe where she played with Leeds United and Bristol Academy in the English Women's Premier league and helped guide Bristol to a top four finish in the league and three FA Cup semi-finals in four years.
Scanlan holds the USSF A, USA Premier Diploma and the UEFA B license.
Assistant Coach
Siena
Division 1
Dara Battistoni is in her second year as an assistant coach for the Marist women's soccer program, counting the abbreviated 2020-21 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A native of Pleasant Valley, New York, Battistoni joined the Red Foxes in February of 2021 following two-plus years at MAAC-rival Siena as an assistant under Steve Karbowski. In her first season with the Saints in 2018, the team went 6-2-2 in MAAC play and won 11 games, earning a trip to the MAAC Championship game. During her tenure, four Saints earned All-MAAC honors, including Taylor Dorado?s selection as MAAC Goalkeeper of the Year in 2018. In addition, 31 Saints were named to the MAAC All-Academic Team in 2018 and 2019, with a program-best 16 in the latter year.
Battistoni graduated cum laude from Fairleigh Dickinson University with her Bachelor of Science in General Science and a minor in psychology in May of 2018. She served as FDU?s Student Athlete Advisory Committee President during her senior year, and was the recipient of the Richard Panicucci Service Award.
Prior to graduation, Battistoni was a four-year member on the Fairleigh Dickinson University women?s soccer team from 2014-2017. Earning Second Team All-Northeast Conference honors in 2017 and an All-Rookie Team selection in 2014, she appeared in 75 matches, including 59 starts. She recorded 18 career points, 13 of which came during her junior season when she ranked tied for sixth in the conference in scoring.
As a center back, Battistoni helped guide the Knights to 46 wins and both an NEC Championship and NCAA Tournament appearance as a sophomore in 2015. FDU won at least a share of three NEC Regular Season Championships during her career, while amassing a stellar 25-4-3 (.828) conference record.
Battistoni concluded her senior year by joining the Knights? outdoor track and field squad, where she was named an NEC All-Rookie Team selection after placing seventh overall in javelin at the conference championships this spring with a mark of 34.58 meters.
Assistant Coach
Massachusetts-Lowell
Division 1
Joshua Schirmer enters his first season as an assistant coach with UMass Lowell womens soccer in 2018.
An English FA Level 1, NSCAA Advanced National, USSF C and UEFA B license holder, Schirmer most recently coached for the Sparta Prague professional womens team. He led the team to a Czech First Division championship, Czech Womens Cup, and UEFA Womens Champions League qualification as a seeded team.
Before that, Schirmer was on the womens soccer staff at the University of North Florida, where the teams win total increased each season after his arrival.
He has also worked at Eastern Florida State College, first serving as an assistant coach of the mens team and later as associate head coach of the womens team. He helped the mens team to a fifth-place finish in the NJCAA and the womens team to third and second-place finishes in 2014 and 2015.
The Jacksonville, Fla., native played at Tennessee Wesleyan College, graduating magna cum laude in 2004 with a bachelors degree in business finance and an economics minor. He was a two-time NAIA Scholar All-American and a three-year member of the Appalachian Athletic Conference All-Academic Team.
After graduating, he played professionally for one season in Hong Kong and spent seven years in Japan, including with the Urawa Reds from 2009-2012.
He is currently finishing his masters degree in educational leadership from the University of North Florida.
Assistant Coach
George Washington
Division 1
Zak Davis was named GW women's soccer assistant coach on May 21, 2018.
In his first season with the Colonials, Davis helped GW post a 10-8-1 record and 6-4 mark in conference play. The Colonials also competed in the Atlantic 10 Championship for the sixth consecutive season, tying GWs longest streak in the A-10 tournament since 1993-98, the programs first years as an A-10 competitor.
Working primarily with GWs keepers, Davis helped starting GK Anna Tapen post a stellar season for the Buff and Blue between the pipes, earning a 0.812 save percentage, a mark that ranked second in the conference.
Davis arrived in D.C. after spending the previous two seasons as a graduate assistant and assistant under Demko at UNC Ashville, where he helped train goalkeepers from both the men's and women's programs. Under his tutelage, his keepers amassed over 100 saves in 2016 and he helped one of his men's goalkeeper's to a top-four national ranking in total saves.
Davis suited up as a goalie for the Bulldogs from 2012-16, recording 120 career saves. During his playing career at UNC Ashville, he was a two-year captain and finished in the top four in the country in saves per game and total saves his senior year. Davis also has experience coaching with the North Carolina Olympic Development Program, at the Academy One Goalkeeping Camp, and the Highland Football Club.
Assistant Coach
Richmond
Division 1
Brandon DeNoyer, one of the bright young minds in collegiate soccer joined the Mississippi State soccer program announced by head coach Tom Anagnost in August 2017.
"Brandon is great person who is eager and hungry to be the best he can be," Anagnost said. "He is a good communicator who cares about the players and wants what is best for the team. To get such an experienced Division I first assistant for this position is incredible, and we are all very happy he is here with us."
DeNoyer comes to MSU after a successful six-year stint at Siena College in Loudonville, N.Y., where he helped lead the Saints to the 2015 Metro-Atlantic Athletic Conference crown. At Siena, DeNoyer was the lead assistant coach and was over the day-to-day operations of the program. He was also responsible for the primary goalkeeper training for the Saints and trained the 2014 MAAC Goalkeeper of the Year.
A native of Scotia, N.Y., DeNoyer joined Siena after three seasons as an assistant coach for his alma mater State University of New York (SUNY)-Old Westbury, where he assisted with the men's soccer program and was a volunteer goalkeeping coach for the womens squad.
In addition to his collegiate coaching experiences, DeNoyer has a wealth of experience training goalkeepers and other positions through camps and extended club coaching experience.
DeNoyer holds Regional, National, and Advanced National diplomas from NSCAA as well as a United States Soccer Federation "D" License.
As a player, DeNoyer played four years at SUNY at Old Westbury from 2004-2008, where he earned bachelor's degrees in both media communications and American studies.
Associate Head Coach & Recruiting Coordinator
Wesleyan (CT)
Division 3
Keith Simons enters his second season as the Associate Head Coach for the Wesleyan womens soccer program in 2020.
Upon his arrival in 2019, Simons helped lead Wesleyan to one of the program's best seasons in recent memory in 2019 as the Cardinals achieved their best regular-season performance since 2011 with a 9-4-2 overall record and a 4-4-2 conference mark. Wesleyan set a new program record for longest unbeaten streak in a season with eight (6-0-2), surpassing the previous record of six that was set by the 1981 and 1993 teams. The Cardinals also won their third Little Three title and first since 1982. During that eight-game unbeaten streak, Wesleyan defeated the defending national champion and No. 1 ranked Williams, 2-1, at home and earned a national ranking, vaulting as high as No. 21 in the list.
Simons arrived in Middletown after previously serving as the head mens soccer coach at The Sage Colleges from 2016-18. His first season with the Gators proved to be very successful, as Keith guided the team back to the Skyline Conference Championship game, while coaching two Skyline Conference All-Star players. He followed his first year with a 10-6-2 overall record in 2017, en route to the Empire 8 Conference Championship game.Prior to arriving at Sage, Simons was an assistant mens soccer coach at Skidmore College for three seasons where he helped lead the Thoroughbreds to a 32-18-6 overall record. He also guided the team to the Liberty League Championship two times in his three years. During his tenure at Skidmore, the squad was recognized twice with NSCAA Team Academic Awards, while the 2015 team was ranked No. 22 in the nation.
Simons was an assistant coach at Elmira for two seasons (2011 & 2012) before he found his way to Skidmore, and spent time as a volunteer assistant coach prior to that.
A 2010 graduate of Manhattanville College, Simons was co-captain his senior year and received the colleges Male Scholar Athlete of the Year award. He was a three-time Middle Athletic Conference All-Academic selection and was NSCAA Scholar All-East Region Honorable Mention in 2009. He earned his masters degree in general management from Elmira in 2013.
He currently holds an NSCAA Premier Diploma, NSCAA Goalkeeping Level III Diploma and USSF National D License.
Assistant Coach
Vassar
Division 3
Steve Domino was named the new assistant coach for Vassar women's soccer in May of 2019.
Domino is coming off spending the past three years at Clarkson, working as the women's assistant in 2017 and 2019 and the men's assistant in 2018. Domino worked primarily with goalkeeping for the Golden Knights while assisting with practice and video sessions, game tactics, recruitment, and communication. He helped Clarkson to its first-ever Liberty League playoff berth and had five players named All-Liberty League. In 2017, Clarkson received Liberty League Coaching Staff of the Year.
No stranger to Vassar, Domino served as the volunteer assistant for the Brewers in 2015, helping with goalkeeping and defensive strategy.
"I am excited to have Steve back on staff. Since the 2015 season, Steve has gained valuable experience in the Liberty League and beyond," said head coach Holton. "He brings a wealth of knowledge about our competition, as well as new ideas and strategies to help Vassar in our continued success. Steve will be a great balance to our staff and will act as wonderful resource for our team."
From 2016 to 2017, Domino was the assistant for the men's and women's teams at SUNY New Paltz.
Domino, a 2015 graduate of SUNY New Paltz with a degree in Marketing, spent three seasons with the Hawks, compiling 186 saves, a .735 save percentage and 1.74 goals against average in 39 games. Prior to his three years with New Paltz, Domino played in six games for Fairleigh Dickinson (Florham) during his first collegiate season.
Domino received a Masters of Business Administration from Clarkson in 2019 and a Masters of Sports Administration from Canisius in 2017.
Assistant Coach
Mount Holyoke
Division 3
Haneishi has played for the of the elite from 2003-10, serving as the club's captain. Additionally, she was a member of the Japanese National Team that earned a silver medal at the World University Games in 2003. Haneishi helped the Christian Brothers University (Tenn.) womens soccer team to the NCAA Division II Championship match in both 2001 and 2002. After leading her squad to the National Title in 2002, she earned Tournament Outstanding Defender honors. Prior to her arrival in America, she played for the JEF United Ladies, who compete in the top womens soccer league in Japan. In addition to her coaching duties at the College, Haneishi also serves as a Lecturer in its Department of Physical Education. She teaches a variety of courses, including yoga, weight training, walking for fitness, badminton and bon odori (Japanese Spiritual Dance). After receiving her Bachelor of Science Degree in sport and health science from Juntendo University in Chiba, Japan, Haneishi went on to earn a Master of Science Degree in exercise science from the University of Memphis in 2005 and a Master of Science Degree in exercise and sport studies from Smith in 2007. She completed her Doctor of Education Degree in sport pedagogy at the University of Massachusetts Amherst in May of 2014.
Graduate Asst
Smith
Division 3
Taylor Reifert begins his first season as a graduate assistant coach with the Smith College soccer program during the 2019-20 season. While assisting head coach Jeannette Boudway, Reifert will also be working towards a Master's Degree in Exercise & Sport Studies.
Reifert graduated from Pitzer College in May 2019 with a degree in Anthropology after transferring from Lawrence University after his sophomore year. At both Lawrence and Pomona-Pitzer, Reifert was a midfielder for the men's soccer team and was selected by his respective coaches to serve as one of the team's representatives on the Lawrence and Pomona-Pitzer Student Athlete Advisory Committees. Reifert assisted the Pomona-Pitzer women's soccer team during their 2018 postseason run.
Head Coach
Clark (MA)
Division 3
Smith will enter her 10th season at the helm for the Cougars in the fall of 2023-24, leading the program turnaround since coming back to her alma mater in 2014.
After winning just 4 games in her first two seasons, the Cougars have averaged 9.66 wins per season, and qualified for the NEWMAC Tournament in 2017, 2021, and 2022. This past fall of 2022, the Cougars advanced to the NEWMAC Championship Game for the first time in program history. They finished in second place with a conference record of 6-2-2 and an overall record of 12-6-2, and ended the season ranked 4th in NCAA Region 2. For the second straight season, the Cougars had 3 All-Conference players, including the NEWMAC Player of the Year, Jamie Joseph, and 2 United Soccer Coaches All-Region players in Joseph and Jayme Brown. Joseph also earned a spot on the United Soccer Coaches Scholar All-America team.
Prior to arriving at Clark, Smith spent four years as the head women's soccer coach at Moravian College in Bethlehem, PA. where she guided the Greyhounds to four straight Landmark Conference Tournament appearances, including a berth in the Landmark Championship Game in 2012. During that 2012 season, Smith was named Landmark Coach of the Year, while two of her student-athletes garnered the league's Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year awards, respectively. Her program saw eight student-athletes earn a combined 13 All-Conference citations during her tenure, including six First-Team selections.
Prior to Moravian, Smith spent nine years as an assistant coach at Tufts University. During her time with the Jumbos, Smith helped lead them to three NCAA Tournament berths, including a trip to the Final Four in 2005 and more than 80 victories.
Smith was a four-year letter winner with the Cougars appearing in 68 of 76 games from 1997-00. She was part of the 1998 team that won a school-record 17 games and garnered the school's lone NCAA Tournament bid. A 2001 Clark University graduate with a degree in psychology and a minor in education, Smith also holds a master's degree in physical education from Bridgewater State and an Advanced National Diploma from the United Soccer Coaches.
Assistant Soccer Coach
Wellesley
Division 3
Tanya Roberts joins the Wellesley soccer program for her first season as Assistant Coach in 2017. Roberts comes to Wellesley after spending the past five years as Assistant Women's Soccer Coach at the University of Rhode Island. At URI, Roberts facilitated team building and leadership programs and coordinated travel and recruiting for the Division I program, helping the Rams to qualify for the Atlantic 10 tournament in 2014 and 2016. Prior to arriving at URI, Roberts was the Associate Head Soccer Coach at the Holy Names University in Oakland, Calif., helping to lead the squad to the California Pacific Conference Championship in 2009 and 2012, as well as regional and NAIA playoff appearances. Her coaching experience includes stints at Las Lomas High School, St. Mary's College of California and the University of Nevada, in addition to numerous camps and clinics across the country. She holds an NSCAA Premier Diploma. An NSCAA All-Region third team selection in 2006, Roberts helped guide the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) to three-straight NCAA tournament appearances (2004-2006), while earning Mount West All-Conference accolades and guiding the Rebels to conference tournament titles as a junior and senior in 2005 and 2006. Roberts graduated from UNLV with a degree in Physical Education and later received her Masters of Education from Holy Names.
Head Coach
Massachusetts Institute of Tech
Division 3
Martin Desmarais, a five-time NEWMAC Coach of the Year honoree and three-time United Soccer Coaches New England Regional Coach of the Year, enters his 14th season at the helm of MITs Womens soccer program in 2022 coming off four straight NEWMAC Tournament Championship titles and five straight NCAA Tournament appearances.
Desmarais first joined the program as an assistant coach in 2005. He became head coach in 2008, since then, he has led MIT to four NEWMAC Championship titles, seven consecutive regular season crowns and eight NCAA tournament appearances, making it to the Sweet Sixteen in 2012 for the first time in program history and again in 2017. Desmarais, who has totaled 153 wins over that span, became the first coach in program history to reach 100 career wins after his squad defeated Worcester State on September 6th, 2016.
Desmarais led the Engineers to their best seasons in program history over five straight years beginning in 2016. In that span, MIT posted an overall record of 96-14-9 and a mark of 45-2-3 in NEWMAC play. The Engineers took home five NEWMAC Regular Season titles, four NEWMAC Championship crowns and made five appearances in the NCAA Tournament with their best finish coming in 2021 when the team reached the Elite for the first time in program history.
With a career record of 195-52-34, Desmarais is the programs all-time leader in wins and winning percentage (.800) and has the most postseason victories with 25.
Desmarais came to MIT from Framingham State University where he served as an assistant womens soccer coach. Prior to joining Framingham State, Desmarais worked as a media relations assistant for the Boston Breakers of the Womens United Soccer Association.
A 1997 graduate of Stonehill College in North Easton, Mass., Desmarais was a member of Stonehills ice hockey team. He went on to earn a masters degree in media studies from The Pennsylvania State University in 1999.
Desmarais has his NSCAA Advanced National Diploma, NSCAA National Diploma, NSCAA Advanced Regional Diploma, as well as NSCAA State and Regional Goalkeeping Diploma.
Assistant Women's Soccer Coach
St. Lawrence
Division 3
2019-2021 Graduate Assistant
Head Women's Soccer Coach
Oberlin
Division 3
Dan Palmer completed his sixth season as the head women's soccer coach at Oberlin College in 2018.
In six seasons he has completely revamped the program, raising the team's level of play and competitiveness while creating a culture of winning. In 2014, the Yeowomen tied a school record with 10 wins after combining for 10 wins in the three seasons prior (2011-13). The 2014-2017 seasons were the most succesful four year stretch in program history.
The Palmer File
In 2014 he led the Yeowomen on a nine-matching winning streak en route to a 10-8 season and 3-5 mark in the NCAC
Has led the team to the best four-year stretch in program history (2014-17)
Instructed four-time All-NCAC selection Gwennie Gardiner. Gardiner earned United Coaches All-Great Regional First-Team honors and was the first NCAC Offensive Player of the Year in school history.
Mentored All-NCAC First-Team Selection Gwennie Gardiner (2016, 2017) and Second-Team honoree Maddi Kimball (2015, 2017) and has coached eight other All-NCAC players over his first five years
Teams have been honored for academic excellence by the USC (NSCAA) each year of Palmer's tenure
Helped 2015 graduate Kate Frost set the school record for shutouts in a season (5) and career (12). She also earned CoSIDA Academic All-District honors in 2013
His 2013 Yeowomen team was also one of 26 teams in the country to earn the Nation Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Gold Award for Ethics and Sportsmanship. Oberlin totaled 1,637 minutes on the pitch without receiving a red or yellow card
Came to Oberlin after a successful nine-year tenure as the head men's soccer coach at nearby Case Western Reserve University where he compiled a record of 87-65-16 while leading the Spartans to two University Athletic Association Championships and two NCAA Tournament appearances
Two-time UAA Coach of the Year, Palmer's teams were ranked in the nation's top-20 three times, including as high as second in 2007. During his time with the Spartans, he also mentored numerous All-Americans and Scholar-All Americans.
Served as the head men's soccer coach at Hiram for two season (2002-03). Previously, he worked as the head women's soccer coach at William Woods University in Fulton, Missouri, from 1996-01 - compiling a 70-47-6 record - before also taking over its inaugural men's program from 1997 to 2001.
A 1981 graduate of North Central College (Illinois), Palmer got his start in coaching at his alma mater where he served as the head men's coach from 1984 until 1989. He also earned a master's degree from Northeastern Illinois University in 1989
Goalkeeper Coach
Emory
Division 3
Mike Wentzler joined the Eagles coaching staff prior to the 2011 season, and currently serves as the teams goalkeeper coach.
His efforts in his seven seasons with the team have led Emory to produce one of the top defenses in the country during that stretch, with his keepers allowing just 88 goals in 137 games. Recently during the 2015 season, Wentzler guided Liz Arnold to a All-UAA Honorable Mention, her third straight All-UAA honor. Her .818 goals-against average during the campaign was the 70th-lowest in Division III in 2015.
In 2012, he coached Kaele Leonard to the 13th-lowest goals-against average in Division III (0.459), and the 38th-best save percentage (0.86), as the senior claimed an all-UAA honorable mention, as Emory finished as the National Runner-Up. During his first season on the team, Wentzler's efforts helped Emory go 17-1-2 and claim a conference Championship, advancing to the round of 16 of the NCAA Championships. Under his watch in 2011, Leonard was named to the all-South Atlantic Region Second Team and an honorable mention to the all-UAA team after finishing third in Division III with a 0.288 goals-against average and sixth with a 0.909 save percentage. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Erica Stein set a school record with a 0.20 goals-against average during the year. As a team, Emory ended the year ranked third among Division III schools with a 0.242 goals-against average and a 0.8 shutout percentage, and fifth with a 0.904 save percentage.
Wentzler was a two-time NAIA all-American for Berry College in Rome, GA during his collegiate playing days. He also earned all-conference and all-region honors in 2006 and 2007, and was named the Southern States Athletic Conference Player of the Year in 2007. Wentzler graduated from Berry in 2008 with a Bachelor of Sciences, majoring in Biology with minors in Chemistry and Womens Studies.
Wentzler holds a National D coaching license certification. He currently teaches at St. Pius X Catholic High School.
Head Coach
St. Joseph's (NY)
Division 3
Head Coach
Sarah Lawrence (NY)
Division 3
Head Coach
SUNY-New Paltz
Division 3
Mike Eckberg, who recently served as an assistant coach at Division I Towson University, has been hired to become the sixth head women's soccer coach in program history at the State University of New York at New Paltz, announced on Thursday, Feb. 2 by the Department of Athletics, Wellness & Recreation.
"What stood out with Mike was his vision, drive and work ethic for achieving goals," explained Director of Athletics [Stuart Robinson](https://nphawks.com/staff.aspxstaff=1). "Mike displayed the qualities that we were looking for when we began the search process, and while we had a very strong pool of candidates, Mike's passion and approach separated him from the others. I look forward to working with him as he begins his head coaching career at New Paltz."
Under Eckberg's guidance, the Tigers saw their first-ever appearance in the Colonial Athletic Conference (CAA) Tournament in the 2014 where the Tigers went 3-0-2 in their final five matches and helped produce one National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCCA) Mid-Atlantic Region honoree and six CAA All-Conference players.
Prior to his time at Towson, Eckberg spent the 2013-14 season as an assistant at Penn State where the Nittany Lions posted a 15-7-1 record, reaching the Big Ten Tournament Semifinals and the second round of the NCAA tournament. Eckberg assisted in the player development of one NSCAA All-American and five NSCAA All-Great Lakes Region selections.
"I am honored and humbled to be the new head women's soccer coach at New Paltz," said Eckberg. "I would like to thank the search committee for their investment throughout this process and [Stuart Robinson](https://nphawks.com/staff.aspxstaff=1) for giving me this wonderful opportunity. Their level of professionalism and sincerity was very evident to me throughout my visit to New Paltz.
"I am incredibly excited to meet the student-athletes and begin working with them," continued Eckberg. "There is a solid foundation within the program that I think will cultivate the right environment to reach the next level in the SUNYAC. Their eagerness and positive energy is contagious and I can't wait to start."
Before Penn State, Eckberg served as the recruiting coordinator in the 2013 offseason for Southwest Minnesota University. In the 2012 season Eckberg worked as an assistant at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, helping the Falcons to a 9-8-3 record and a Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Tournament semifinal appearance, a significant improvement from a 6-13 finish in 2011. The program also saw individual athletes earns multiple awards, including one NSCAA All-Region, four WIAC selections and one CoSIDA Academic All-American.
In addition to his collegiate experience Eckberg brings with him years of club experience, having worked with the Minnesota Olympic Development Program for two years and the Bloomington Youth Soccer Club for six. In 2013, his U13 boy's team qualified for the MYSA State Tournament and secured a spot within the six team state premier league.
Eckberg graduated from Luther College (IA) in 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in business management and Spanish. He is a member of the NSCAA and holds NSCAA National and Goalkeeping Level III diplomas and a USSF B License.
Head Coach
John Jay
Division 3
Ajani Clunie was selected as Head Coach in April of 2020 for the Bloodhounds women's soccer program. Over the past 5 years, Clunie has helped build a new foundation for the program. He was promoted to Associate Head Coach in May of 2019, and worked as an assistant from 2014 while being responsible for recruiting, player development, and practice/game day operations. For the last two seasons he has lead the Bloodhounds to the Division 3 NCAA regional tournament as CUNYAC Conference Champions (2019, 2021, 2022). Ajani is also a member of the D3 Regional Advisory Committee for Region IV in women's soccer.
Outside of his role at John Jay, Clunie was a coach with South Bronx United from 2011 working with Boys U11, U12 & U13. Until managing and coaching the Girls U19 team from 2014-2017. Along with coaching for South Bronx United, Clunie was the City in the Community Coordinator a program established by NYCFC where he facilitated after school programming and curriculum for elementary and middle school students. The program focused on teaching healthy nutrition and eating habits for students through the game of soccer. He was one of the inaugural coaches for the New York Cosmos Training and Development Program from 2013-2016. While with the Cosmos, he was a coach and trainer for the U9 girls and U13 boys at Rivertowns United Football Club in Ardsley, NY. He was responsible for planning and running developmental training sessions twice a week, along with managing games with the Head Coach. Clunies love of the game brought him to work as a Game Day Marketing Volunteer for the New York Red Bulls from 2010-2012. Along with his passion for soccer, Ajani has a desire and will to identify and develop top talent from the NY, NJ, CT and Metro Area.
The Brooklyn, NY native, earned a Bachelors Degree in Broadcasting and Mass Communications from SUNY Oswego in 2007. He completed his Masters Degree in Sport Management from Brooklyn College in 2012. He holds a FA Level 1 coaching badge and NSCAA level 5 Diploma, and plans to continue his coaching education overseas in the near future with his UEFA badges.
Head Coach
Roger Williams
Division 3
Since taking over as Head Coach of the Roger Williams University Womens Soccer program in 2011, Tim Moody has continued to showcase the Hawks as one of the top teams in New England.
Moody guided the 2017 roster to its third Commonwealth Coast Conference Championship and third NCAA Tournament bid in four years. Five players earned All-CCC honors including senior Samantha Woznicki who was named CCC Defensive Player of the Year and also selected to the NEWISA and United Soccer Coaches All-New England team. In addition, Moody collected his 100th career win at Roger Williams.
Moody coached Roger Williams to an unbeaten record in the Commonwealth Coast Conference for the second straight season in 2016, going 7-0-2 in CCC play. The team finished with ten wins overall on the year and claimed the top seed for the CCC tournament. In postseason recognition, the Hawks had five players named to the All-CCC team as well as two players on the NEWISA All-New England Team and one athlete on the NSCAA All-New England Team.
In 2015, Moody presided over one of the best seasons in program history, with the Hawks winning its sixth Commonwealth Coast Conference Championship in team history and second consecutive title. The team set a new program record with 20 wins on the season and a .893 winning percentage (20-1-3), in addition to advancing to the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament. Senior Mariah Kaiser earned a slew of honors, including CCC and ECAC Offensive Player of the Year and being named an NSCAA All-American, earning both honors for the second straight season. In addition, Samantha Woznicki was named CCC Rookie of the Year and Haley Carignan was honored as CCC Senior Scholar-Athlete of the Year. The Hawks ended the year ranked #23 in the nation.
The previous year, Moody guided the Hawks to an impressive record of 19-3-4 overall and CCC Champions. The team made the programs first appearance to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Championship Tournament with wins over Bowdoin and MIT. They finished the season ranked #21 nationally by d3Soccer.com. Eight athletes received All-CCC honors and the team earned the Silver Team Ethics and Sportsmanship Award, as well as the programs first-ever All-American in Mariah Kaiser. In the classroom, the Hawks soared as well receiving the NSCAA Team Academic Award with a 3.28 GPA.
In 2013, Moody helped the Hawks to another standout season, guiding them to their highest national ranking in program history, ranked as high as #13. The squad had a record of 18-3-3, scored in every game, and never lost a game in regulation. On the year, the Hawks were semifinalists in both the CCC and ECAC Tournaments and was awarded NSCAA Team Ethics and Sportsmanship award. The Hawks placed seven players on the All-CCC team, including Katie Lydon and Jessica Reade, who were respectively named CCC Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year. Strong on the pitch and in the classroom, the team also received the NSCAA Team Academic Award for posting a cumulative team GPA of over 3.4.
Moody came to Roger Williams after having spent five seasons as the head coach at SUNY Potsdam, where he became the winningest coach in the history of the program with 41 career wins. In 2008, he set a program record with ten wins on the year, including the programs first postseason victory with a 4-0 victory over Russell Sage College in the 2008 Upstate ECAC Tournament.
In 2010, Moody tied the school record for wins again, finishing the year with a 10-10 overall record. He collected his 39th win with the Bears to move into first place all-time in in womens soccer coaching wins at SUNY Potsdam. In addition, nine of his players were recognized by the State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) as All-Academic Team selections.
In Moodys first year at SUNY Potsdam, his team was honored with the 2006 National Soccer Coaches Association (NSCAA) Team Academic Award. In the following years from 2007-10, the Bears were recognized with the NSCAA Team Ethics Award in each season.
Prior to his post at SUNY Potsdam, he coached the Women Soccer and Womens Lacrosse teams at Keuka College. At Keuka, he went 29-17-2 in his three years as the Womens Soccer coach and was the North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) Womens Soccer Coach of the Year in 2003 and 2004. In 2003, Moody and the Storm finished the year as regular season champions of the NEAC and advanced to the NEAC Championship game. The following year, the Storm would reach the championship for the second straight season.
During his tenure at Keuka, Moody coached three conference Most Valuable Players and his team received the NSCAA Ethics/Sportsmanship Gold award in 2005.
Moodys experience also extends internationally, having played eight years on the semi-pro and professional levels in England. He also spent two years as a coach for the New Hampshire Soccer Association Olympic Pre-Development U-17 Womens team.
Moody also holds numerous coaching certifications including a United States Soccer Federation (USSF) National A License, an NSCAA Advanced National Diploma, and an English Football Association (FA) Coaching Certificate.
Head Coach
Becker
Division 3
Just finished 3rd Year as Head Coach with Becker College (Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) 2012)
Spent three years as an assistant coach with Assumption women's soccer team and helped lead them to NCAA Tournament in first year.
Coached club soccer at various clubs the past ten years. Cosky was an ODP assistant coach for two years and coached at various high schools for eight years.
NSCAA Premier Diploma, USSF National Youth License, NSCAA National (Level 3) Goalkeeper Diploma, NSCAA Director of Coaching Diploma
Assistant Coach
Kean
Division 3
Joe Colodne enters his Seventh season on the sidelines for the Kean University women's soccer team in 2024. Colodne comes to Kean after serving as the assistant women's soccer and Goalkeeper Coach for Drew University from 2014-2018. Colodne also served as a staff coach with World Class FC from 2016-2018 and FC Copa from 2009-2016. Currently working for Cedar Stars GA, serving as the Goalkeeper Director for the GA girls.
During his coaching stints, he has captured two US Club regional titles, been a finalist for the NJ Youth Soccer State Cup and coached the #1 team in the state of New Jersey and the #5 team in the United States at the U18 level. In addition to Club accolades, Coach Joe won the USYS ODP Regional Titles with the 2006 Girls NJ ODP team in 2021.
Colodne is currently a History Teacher for Plainfield High School and received a bachelor's degree in History from Rider University in 2002. During his time at Rider, he played collegiately on the Broncs men's soccer team in 1997-98.
Assistant Coach
Franklin Pierce
Division 2
David Styles wrapped up his fourth season as an assistant coach with the Franklin Pierce University women's soccer team in 2019. It marked his second year as head coach Jonathan Garbar's top assistant, after spending the previous two years as a graduate assistant.
Styles made his collegiate coaching debut with the Ravens after completing a four-year playing career with the Division I men's soccer program at Hartwick College. An All-Sun Belt Conference Second Team selection as a senior, he finished his career with 19 points on five goals and nine assists, playing primarily as a midfielder. Styles also earned Sun Belt All-Tournament Team honors in his junior campaign. While he was with the Hawks, the squad captured a pair of Sun Belt Championships and made two trips to the NCAA Championship.
Styles is heavily involved in US Youth Soccer, including work with Global Premier Soccer New Hampshire, where he has coached the club's older age groups. Styles completed his USSF National D License in the summer of 2018.
Originally from Bognor Regis, England, Styles is a 2015 graduate of Hartwick College. He received his master's degree in sports management from Franklin Pierce in 2018.
Head Coach
Ursinus
Division 3
Aileen has been the Ursinus College Women's Soccer Head Coach since 2017. Having over a decade of experience, she previously served as the head coach at Alfred University team where she developed six All-Empire 8 selections and registered the best winning percentage in school history during the 2016 season. Prior to her time as a head coach, she spent 6 seasons as an assistant coach at various institutions where she recruited and coached numerous All-Conference, All-Region, and All-America student-athletes while appearing in two post-season tournaments, including a trip to the NCAA Division III Elite 8. As a Division I four year starter, she currently holds a place in the top 10 for career assists at Rider University.
Head Coach
Eastern (PA)
Division 3
AJ Stueck enters his third season on the Wesleyan coaching staff in 2018. After serving as an assistant coach the past two seasons, Stueck was promoted to associate head coach this summer. He will remain the team's recruiting coordinator as well. Prior to his arrival in Middletown, Conn., he gained valuable experience as an assistant men's soccer coach at Yale University in 2015.
Stueck also served as a men's and women's assistant coach at Illinois College in the fall of 2014, where he helped guide the women's team to 11 wins - the most in school history - and the men's team to its first conference tournament appearance since 2001.
Before his coaching career, Stueck worked as a marketing intern for the New England Revolution in 2014.
Stueck enjoyed a standout playing career as well. Collegiately, he played at Northeastern and Providence. At Brookfield High School in Connecticut, he was a 2010 NSCAA All-American selection, set the school record with 93 career goals and was a two-time team captain. He also played for the USA U14 and 15 National Soccer teams, where he was coached by Manny Schellscheidt and Jim Barlow. He played his club soccer with Oakwood Soccer Club.
Stueck received a Bachelor of Science in finance from Providence in 2014.
Head Coach
Goucher
Division 3
2022 marks her sixth season as head coachPosted 32 wins as a head coach at GoucherMilestone wins: (1) vs. Methodist, 9-2-17Coached one First Team and five Second Team Landmark Conference All-Conference
selectionsGuided the Gophers to their most-ever Landmark victories in 2021 and to the program's
first-ever ECAC berth in 2022.Serves as the Student-Athletic Advisory Committee advisorHolds a National C license from the United States Soccer Federation
and a National Goalkeeping Diplomas from the NSCAA
Served as the Sarah Lawrence head coach and event manager in 2016In her one season at Sarah Lawrence, the team posted the most overall and
conference wins in program historyServed as the assistant coach at Goucher from 2013 to 2015The Gophers won 20 games and she coached four All-Landmark Conference players
in her time as an assistantCoached 12 all-conference players as an assistant coach at Westminster
from 2010 to 2012Helped Westminster to the championship game in the President Athletic Conference
in her first seasonStarted her coaching career as an assistant coach at Adrian from 2007 to 2010Served as the interim head coach at Adrian in the spring of 2008In her last season at Adrian, the team finished second in the league and
coached an all-league second-team performer
Graduated with honors and a degree in psychology from Goucher in 2007A four-year letterwinner on the womens soccer team, Ricketts-Preston is the
fourth player in program history to record 300 saves.Ricketts-Preston finished with the second-highest save percentage (.823) in the
Capital Athletic Conference and accumulated 149 saves
Assistant Coach
Marymount
Division 3
Puppione has been coaching soccer for almost 13 years at many different levels. Before she was hired at Division III school Marymount University in April 2019, she was at Division I school University of Maryland for the past three seasons where she was an assistant coach. In just three short seasons, she helped Maryland make significant strides including a four-win improvement in 2016 with an unbeaten record in non-conference play. In 2018, the Terps more than doubled their Big 10 scoring output with 10 goals in conference play and cut their goals against by a third in just one year. Her recruiting efforts also brought in a top-25 recruiting class.
A decorated professional and national team player, Puppione played at one time with 13 of the 23 players that made up the roster of the United States' 2015 World Cup champions. She also played with two FIFA World Players of the Year in Marta and Carli Lloyd, and helped the US capture the 2002 FIFA U-19 World Cup title.
Hailing from Trumbull, Connecticut, she was in the national team system through a variety of age groups from 2002 to 2008. She was a member of a pair of U-21 national teams that won back-to-back Nordic Cups in 2004 and 2005, then won the same championship as a U-23 member in 2007.
She was also a member of the Los Angeles Sol of Women's Professional Soccer (WPS) alongside five-time FIFA World Player of the Year Marta, where they won the regular-season title in 2009 and advanced to the playoff finals. The following season, she moved to WPS' Atlanta Beat, teaming up with World Cup and Olympic champion Tobin Heath before transitioning her career to Iceland.
Remaining in Europe, she played in Finland for Aland United and was voted Naisten Liiga Player of the Year after breaking the league record for goals, which still holds today.
When she returned to the states, she played for Sky Blue FC in 2013 where they advanced to the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) semifinals.
A Division I standout in college, she played for Arizona State from 2002 to 2006, being named a Freshman All-American in 2002. She also was successful in the classroom, collecting NSCAA Academic All-American honors in 2004 and ASU Sparky Female Scholar of the Year award. She graduated with a degree in journalism and mass communication from Arizona State before earning a master's degree at the University of New Haven in business administration in 2008.
During her time in Connecticut, she had various roles in clubs throughout the state, including as a staff coach at USSF training centers.
Assistant Coach
Guilford
Division 3
Stephanie Webb became Guilford Colleges 10th head womens soccer coach in the programs 32-year [history](https://www.guilfordquakers.com/sports/wsoc/coaches/Webbview=bio#) in May 2017.
The appointment marks the first college head-coaching position for the former Queens University of Charlotte assistant where Webb helped the team to a 10-7 record in 2016. She joined the Royals staff after three years at the University of North Dakota, where she served as associate head womens soccer coach and recruiting coordinator for the NCAA Division I Fighting Hawks. Webb also taught an upper-level course in applied coaching methods at North Dakota.
A 2009 Stetson University graduate, Webb returned to her alma mater for the 2012 [campaign](https://www.guilfordquakers.com/sports/wsoc/coaches/Webbview=bio#) as assistant womens soccer coach and recruiting coordinator. As a Stetson student-athlete the integrative [health](https://www.guilfordquakers.com/sports/wsoc/coaches/Webbview=bio#) sciences major appeared in 25 career games with six starts. She was named to the 2008 Atlantic Sun Academic All-Conference team. The Portsmouth, England, native started her college career at Division II Texas A&M International University where she played in 29 career [contests](https://www.guilfordquakers.com/sports/wsoc/coaches/Webbview=bio#). Webb transferred to Stetson after two productive seasons and remains one of the Dustdevils career leaders in goals (16) and points (36). She led the team with 10 goals and 22 points as a sophomore.
Webb earned a masters degree in sport administration from Central Michigan University in 2012. She spent two seasons as a graduate assistant with the Division I Chippewas. The 2011 unit posted the schools best winning percentage (.783, 15-3-3) and the highest team grade point average (3.70) of any American college womens soccer team. Central Michigan captured the 2010 Mid-American Conference regular-season and tournament titles, and featured two all-region selections.
Webb holds a Union of European Football Association (UEFA) B Part 2 Coaching Badge, an Advanced National Diploma from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) and a National Youth License.
Assistant Coach
Pfeiffer
Division 2
Justin Gilfert joined the Falcon women's soccer program as an assistant coach in April of 2019
An all-star player at Hinsdale Central School, Gilfert played in Lloret de Mar, Spain during his senior year with NY Select before graduating to Finger Lakes Community College where he suited up during his freshman season.
He then transferred to Hilbert College where he graduated in December of 2016 after playing for the Hawks the three seasons.
At Hilbert, he was part of a team that reached the quarterfinals of the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Championship twice.
After graduation, he signed with Chivas USA U23 Academy, who operated as an MLS from 2004-2014 in Bradenton, Florida. Gilfert also had multiple professional trials across Europe.
Coaching Experience:
St. Bonaventure University 2007-2018
Part of a rebuilding program that made the Atlantic 10 playoffs for the first time since 2010
8-9-2 overall record
Had players named National Player of the Week
National team player for Hong Kong and he also signed to play professionally in Spain
Greensboro College 2018-2019
Helped coach Greensboro to an undefeated regular season that saw them win the regular season title for the first time in 15 years.
17-1 record (Most wins in school history).
Helped develop Greensboros first ever national team player who currently plays for the Puerto Rican national team and will be signing with Puerto Rico Sol upon graduation.
Head Women's Soccer Coach
Knox
Division 3
Houck was hired in March of 2019 to lead the women's soccer program.
Houck most recently was the head women's soccer coach at Caltech in Pasadena, California. She built the program from the ground up with the Beavers beginning play during the 2017 season.
Prior to Caltech, Houck was an assistant coach at Oberlin College in Ohio for three seasons. The team improved from 1-15-1 in 2012 to 10-8-0 in 2014.
Houck was a two-time Big East All-Conference selection while playing at Villanova University. She was the team MVP, captain, and a four-time selection to the Big East All-Academic Team.
Upon graduation, Houck played professional soccer in Finland for Pallokissat for one season and holds a USSF "E" National License, and an NSCAA Goalkeeper Levels 1, 2, and 3 diploma.
Houck earned her bachelor of arts in Sociology at Villanova and is currently pursuing a master of education in Positive Coaching from the University of Missouri.
Assistant Coach
Benedictine Mesa
NAIA
Head Coach Tim Marchisotto, joined the men's soccer staff as Associate Head coach for the inaugural season beginning in 2016 before transitioning to the NAIA in 2017. He became Head Coach for the men's program in 2020 and Head Coach for the women's rogram in 2018. He successfully led the mens program to the California Pacific Conference playoffs in their first three years in NAIA play and women in their second year.
He currently manages the Phoenix Lights Football Club that fields mens and womens teams. Additionally, Coach Marchisotto serves as a coach for Arizona's Olympic Development Program.
Marchisotto served as the General Manager and Coach for Sporting AZ FC, a member of the United Premier Soccer League, where he led them to a Conference Championship in 2017 & 2018, along with a spot in the UPSL National Championship game and 3rd round of US Open Cup.
Marchisotto was as an assistant coach at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Ariz.) until 2015. He helped the Eagles to a 12-5-1 overall record and a 9-2 record in the California Pacific Conference and to the Championship game. The Eagles returned to the conference playoffs again the following year.
Marchisotto was a long time assistant mens and womens coach at Grand Canyon University during the 2000s and started his college coaching on the east coast at Bowdoin College and Stevens Institute of Technology.
Associate Head Coach
Albertus Magnus
Division 3
Associate Head Coach for the Albertus Magnus College Women's Soccer Team
Head Coach
Post
Division 2
Women's soccer coach at Post University.
Assistant Coach
Bridgeport
Division 2
Member of the 2018 NCAA DII National Coaching Staff of the year.
2018 DII National Champions with the University of Bridgeport.
2018 Regional and Conference Champions. 2016 Regional and Conference Champions.
EXACT
NCAA
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 coaches to prioritize premium training for athletes.
In addition to the showcase games, all field players participate in training sessions designed and led by college coaches
Each session includes a tactical overview to discuss concepts in attacking, defending, and transition
In addition for an opportunity for players to showcase themselves in a training environment, players get to see what it is like to play for different college coaches at camp
A Goalkeeper Showcase- all attending college coaches will watch you 'live' PLUS GK showcase is digitally streamed to 100+ NCAA coaches around the country
Multiple private position-specific training sessions with a team of college coaches
A keeper-specific session on the recruiting process to cover unique aspects of the position
Live-action in tournament gameplay, observed by all college coaches
Add a professionally filmed and edited video to your camp experience
Highlights are captured during workouts at camp and edited to show you at your best
Your video will be edited after camp and delivered on a personalized Highlight Video webpage
Add a video package to your experience from your Camp Dashboard (after registration)
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.
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
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 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
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.
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
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
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!!!!!!!
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.
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.
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.
Overview
Residential (Optional)
Athletes Traveling Alone
If You Drive
If You Fly
EXACT's goal is to provide every participant a great camp experience. We know that starts with your travel arrangements. We accommodate a variety of travel options so you can pick what works best for your family, whether that is driving or flying, athlete traveling alone or with a parent, or opting into our residential option or booking your own lodging. Select from the options below for more information.
Traveling far to get to EXACT? Campers have the option to participate in the residential, overnight program. Typically, 20-40% of campers participate in this optional program. Those interested in lodging can add on during registration. Campers stay in EXACT-supervised accommodations with 1-3 fellow participating players. Friendship requests can be made to [email protected]. Included in the EXACT residency option are two nights lodging, dinners, breakfasts and shuttle between the camp game fields and the overnight accommodations (plus all the fun you can handle!)
In addition to a GPS location, we provide specific directions to all participants in pre-camp materials so you know exactly where to go and when to be there!
The following airport options are most convenient for the event location:
KLGA - La Guardia Airport: About 84 miles from facility.
KJFK - John F Kennedy International Airport: About 87 miles from facility.
KEWR - Newark Liberty International Airport: About 104 miles from facility.
If family member(s) would like to stay at our recommended hotel, we often organize a discounted rate. Family members are welcome to observe & participate at camp. We have a few sessions designed for family participation including the parent workshop and the recruiting panel However, it is totally optional -- only person that should be there is the athlete!
Players are welcome to travel to the EXACT camp without an accompanying family member. Players have the option to take our airport transit from the recommended airports listed above. This transit will take the athlete from airport to camp (and back to airport after camp ends). Try to book your flight to arrive at airport by 11am and departing flight after 8pm. If you need take earlier/later flights, just let us know -- we always accommodate!
In accordance with NCAA rules, EXACT camps are open to any and all that would like to attend, but may limit attendance based on several factors, such as age, number and grade level. Camp attendance at EXACT is never restricted by a camper's skill level or competitive experience.
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