In early February, Robert Morris University announced that Vice President and Director of Athletics Chris King will be the next head coach of the Colonials women's soccer program after head coach Chris Shaw leaves for the head coaching position at Temple University. It has been announced that Michelle Rick will be appointed.
Robert Morris hires Michelle Rick as new women's soccer coach
In some ways, hiring such a young coach with no Division I head coaching experience might be considered a bold move. Rick comes to RMU after spending the past two seasons at the University of Findlay, a Division II school in Findlay, Ohio. She compiled an overall record of 22-11-7 and made back-to-back appearances in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference Tournament semifinals.
PSN's John Krysinski had a chance to catch up with Rick this week and talked about her transition into her new role, what spring training sessions are like, player recruitment, and the Horizon League where she played and coached at Wright State. Participation status and more!
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John Krysinski has covered soccer and other sports for many years for various publications and media outlets. He is also the author of the book “Miracle on the Mon” about the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC. The book chronicles the early days of the club, particularly the Highmark Stadium, and centers on the stories leading up to the notable matches that helped spark the spark. For the franchise. John covers sports for the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, DK Pittsburgh Sports, and Pittsburgh Sports Report, serves as a color commentator on Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC broadcasts, and is an OPTA at U.S. Open Cup and International Champions Cup games in the United States. Worked with Stats and broadcast teams. . Krysinski also served as the men's soccer director at his alma mater, Point Park University, where he led the Pioneers to their first winning season and playoff berth (1996-98). He was the head coach of North Catholic Boys (2007-2008) and associate head coach of Shady Side Academy Boys (2009-2014).