The Stetson women’s soccer program is pleased to announce the addition of former Hatter soccer player Stephanie Webb to its staff.  Webb will be coming on as an assistant coach for the 2012-2013 season, as announced by Head Coach Julie Orlowski on Monday afternoon.

“We are happy to have her back in the Hatter family on a day to day basis,” Orlowski said.  “There’s always an advantage of having an alumni so heavily involved in the program, as it’s a link to the past and an investment in our future.  In having such a young squad, her leadership will be invaluable.  The things that separate Webby from the rest are her ability on the field in training, and the way her personality will help shape our team culture.”

Webb comes to DeLand after a recent stint as an assistant coach at Central Michigan.  She joined the Chippewa staff prior to the 2010 season, and helped lead them to two stellar seasons.  Webb had a multitude of responsibilities at CMU, which included training, scheduling, and acting as the recruiting coordinator.

In 2010, Central Michigan finished with a 16-5-1 record, becoming one of two teams to win 10 conference games and earn 30 points since the MAC went to an 11-game format. CMU earned its second straight MAC regular season and tournament championship, while garnering the second NCAA tournament berth in as many seasons.

In her second season with the Chippewas, Webb helped the team post their best winning percentage in program history, as the team finished 15-3-3 for a mark of .783.  During both seasons with CMU, the Chippewas claimed the nation’s top grade point average with marks of 3.76 in 2010 and 3.70 in 2011.

Prior to working with Central Michigan, Webb spent the previous year as the Technical Academy Director of the Palm Harbor Soccer Club. She organized training sessions, advised head coaches in their development, and put together plans for the entire U9 – U15 girls program.

Webb, who earned her Master of Science in Sports Administration from Central Michigan in 2012, received her Bachelor’s degree at Stetson back in 2009.  The former forward played two seasons with the Hatters after transferring from Texas A&M International.  She appeared in 25 matches, started six contests, and tallied three assists at Stetson. In 29 contests for TAMIU, she racked up 16 goals and a total of 36 points.

After finishing her playing career in 2008, Webb stayed on at Stetson as an intern with the soccer program for the rest of her time as a student.  She assisted with training sessions, organization of recruiting visits, academic support, and the program’s day-to-day operations.  Since June of 2009, Webb has been able to stay in the Hatter family as a striker coach for Stetson’s Elite Camps.

Webb holds a UEFA B Part 2 Coaching Badge, and an NSCAA National Diploma.