The Eagles have announced Mary Koscielniak as the 2010 women’s coach. Mary is in her second year as an assistant coach at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, IL. In her first season, Olivet won the NCCAA National Championship. In her second year, they were national runners-up. Mary graduated from Cornerstone University (Michigan) and holds a record for the most points and goals in a single game. Mary is a veteran of the Eagles Summer Academy, and also played for a short time is the W-League for West Michigan Fire. She is currently working on her Master’s Degree in Religion at Olivet.

“I am very excited to be working with the Eagles this summer!  I have seen God use the arena of team and soccer as a platform for transforming livestime and time again.  There is something special and fulfilling about being able to use the gifts God has given to give Him glory and to spread His gospel message.  I am thankful that God has opened up an opportunity with the Eagles for me to do just that and to encourage others to do the same.  I also appreciate the unique opportunity that coaching offers to use soccer as a means to build character as well as relationships, all while enjoying the great game.  I hope to help the athletes explore what it truly means to be a Christian athlete and develop skill, confidence, character and enjoyment both athletically and spiritually to take with them to impact their collegiate teams and campuses for Jesus Christ.”