By Josh Bennett
Assistant Sports Editor

Women’s Head Soccer Coach Melissa Phillips resigned from her responsibilities on Saturday, leaving the position of head coach vacant. Phillips was the head coach of the ‘Runners for three years, compiling a 13-39-4 record over that span.

She was the youngest head coach in Division I, at age 23, at the time of her hire in 2011. She was also an assistant coach for two years prior to being promoted to Head Coach.

“It was probably sudden,” said Athletic Director Jeff Konya about Phillips’ resignation. “Coach Phillips did a really nice job here and gave us five years. I guess she’s going to pursue other opportunities, and we think she will be successful.”

Konya and the school will immediately begin a nationwide search to fill the position, just like they did weeks ago with the head coaching position of the men’s soccer team. The search is expected to take a few weeks, and the school would like to find someone to fit all their needs.

“I would like somebody who’s tapped into the recruiting world. I would like somebody with experience in coaching, but somebody who’s connected in the west coast, and somebody who’s a leader,” said Konya.

Phillips thanked the school on Saturday for her time as coach and wished the program well in the future.