Rochester, N.Y. – Roberts Wesleyan
College Athletic Director Mike Faro has announced the hiring of new
Women’s Soccer head coach Bobby McColl.
McColl, a native of Glasgow, Scotland, has assumed the coaching and
administrative duties of the program effective immediately.
“I'd like to thank Mike Faro for this fantastic
opportunity,” said McColl. “My wife and I are
happy to be returning to Western New York and the joining the
Roberts Wesleyan community. I'm excited to begin working with the
team and believe there is a lot of potential for success in the
women's soccer program.”
Before coming to Roberts Wesleyan, the 27-year old served as the
head men’s soccer coach while also being the top assistant
women’s soccer coach at Greenville (Ill.) College, an NCAA
Division III member. In his one season at Greenville, McColl guided
the Panthers to a 10-6-3 overall record while posting a conference
record of 5-0-3.
While at Greenville, McColl gained valuable leadership experience
by serving as the NCCAA’s North Central Regional Chair for
men’s soccer.
Prior to Greenville, McColl was an assistant coach for both the
Men’s and Women’s Soccer teams at Roberts Wesleyan
while earning a Master of Science degree in Strategic Leadership.
The Scotsman earned his Bachelor’s degree in Sports and
Wellness Management at Trinity International (Ill.) University in
2009.
On the field, McColl played for the Scotland U-19 national team in
addition to competing for Motherwell F.C. in the Scottish Premier
League. Upon coming to the United States, he played three years at
Union (Tenn.) University before closing out his collegiate career
at Trinity International.
McColl also served as an assistant coach for the Rochester Ravens
of the W-League for one season in addition to working on the
Western New York ODP program.
Bobby, who is married to his wife Becca, also spent three summers
with Missionary Athletes International where he led and organized
soccer camps, travelled to Brazil on mission trips, and played on
the men's soccer team.
As a program, the Redhawks have posted three consecutive winning
seasons including a 10-8-1 overall record last season. In their
first season competing in the East Coast Conference, the team
posted a 4-4-0 record and finished fifth in the conference
standings.
McColl and the Women’s Soccer team will now prepare for the
2013 season, which begins Thursday, Sep. 5 when they host Le Moyne
College at 5pm.
Provided by the Roberts Wesleyan Sports Information Department.
