Women’s Soccer | 11/30/2015 6:00:00 PM | Ray Simmons, USI Athletic Communications
Engelbrecht steps down as USI Women’s Soccer Head Coach
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Athletics announced the resignation of Women’s Soccer Head Coach Krissy Engelbrecht. Engelbrecht steps down after 13 seasons at the helm, posting a record of 94-119-19.
“I have enjoyed my 13 years here and it’s been a great experience,” said Engelbrecht. “At this time it is best for my family, especially my children, and this program if I step away and let somebody else take over.”
“USI is an amazing place and the USI Women’s Soccer team has an amazing future and I am excited to see what lies ahead of them,” continued Engelbrecht. “I think they can go on to win a conference championship in the immediate future and want nothing but the best for all of them. However, I truly feel it is best for them and my family for me to step down.”
Assistant Coach Eric Schoenstein will serve as the interim-head coach while USI conducts a national search. “USI will begin the search immediately,” said USI Director of Athletics Jon Mark Hall. “We will work diligently to find the best person to lead the young women of this program.
“The University greatly appreciates what Coach Engelbrecht has done during her tenure at USI,” continued Hall. “She is a first-class individual who has always represented the University well.”
During the 13 seasons, Engelbrecht led the Screaming Eagles to five winning records and five trips to the Great Lakes Valley Conference Tournament. The 2010 season was Engelbrecht’s best with the Eagles posting a 12-6-1 overall mark and a fourth-place finish in the GLVC.
The Eagles were 5-10-2 overall, 4-10-1 in the GLVC, during the 2015 campaign.
