Kill has made his first hire. Former University of Evansville assistant coach Grant Williams has been named the women's soccer coach at SIU. Williams oversaw recruiting, scouting reports, travel, fitness testing and team building at UE. The Aces appeared won two MVC titles and made it the MVC final three additional times during his tenure there.
Introductory press conference for Grant Williams.
Looks like a Bruce Weber type--a guy that's been a great assistant for a decade and finally got his chance as a head coach--congrats to him.
Welcome, Libby!!
NEW ASSISTANT | #Salukis head coach Grant Williams hires former pro soccer standout Libby Stout as his assistant. Stout was an All-American collegiate goalkeeper and played 6 years professionally. https://t.co/TUqaqDtPkK
— Saluki Soccer (@SIU_Soccer) May 29, 2018
The Salukis are slated to play 18 matches in 2019, including three exhibitions. Dates and times for the 2019 schedule will be announced in the spring, Williams said.
Home Matches: SEMO (exh.), UI-Springfield, North Alabama, Belmont, IUPUI, Morehead State, Lipscomb, Texas Rio Grande Valley, SIUE
Road Matches: Tennessee Tech (exh.), UIC (exh.), IPFW, Ohio, Western Kentucky, Colorado College, SEMO, Eastern Illinois, Dartmouth
Hopefully this turns out well for the university. It'd be nice to have another competitive program in the athletic department.
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― Ayn Rand
Is she our first commit? I don't know thing one about soccer but it's exciting to see the foundation being built. Any soccer fans on the forum?
Is she our first commit? I don't know thing one about soccer but it's exciting to see the foundation being built. Any soccer fans on the forum?
Marion's Marissa Basi committed during the summer. Coach Williams said on signing day that they would not release the recruiting class until it is complete.
All 20 recruits and their bio's listed on SIU athletic site. Also nice pic of team.
