Lisa Cole

Early life

Cole attended Pacific Lutheran University from 1993 to 1997, where she played goalkeeper. As of 2012, she holds the school record for most saves in a season and career.

Collegiate Coaching

2005–2006 Florida State University, Women's Soccer Assistant Coach, under Head Coach Mark Krikorian 2005 – NCAA FINAL FOUR – ACC Playoffs

2003–2005 University of Rhode Island, Women’s Soccer Head Coach – served as Head Coach and compiled a 19–18–4 record and a 13–6–3 record.

2004

2003

2000–2003 University of Connecticut, Women’s Soccer Assistant Coach, under Head Coach Len Tsantiris

2002 Big East Goalkeeper of the Year – Maria Yatrakis

2002 NCAA Final 8, Big East Tournament Champions

2001 NCAA Division 1 – Lowest Goals Against Average – Shanna Caldwell

2001 NCAA Sweet 16

2000, 2001 & 2002 Big East – Northeast Division Regular Season Champions

2000 NCAA Final 8

1997–2000 University of Mississippi, Women's Soccer Assistant Coach

1999 SEC Tournament Final – 1999 SEC WESTERN DIVISION CHAMPION

Youth Coaching

REGION 1

2007 Region 1 ODP Europe – Germany2007 Region 1 Foreign Tour – Brazil2006 Region 1 Foreign Tour – Brazil2006 Region 1 ODP Europe – Germany2002 Region 1 Foreign Tour – England/Scotland – Assistant Coach

OTHER ODP

1997–1999 Mississippi ODP Coach – Girls1994 Washington State, Olympic Development Program – Assistant Coach

SCHOOL

1992–1996 Ceadarcrest Jr. High Girls – Varsity Head Soccer Coach1996 Mason Middle School, Tacoma School District – Head Coach

CLUB

1994–1997 F.C. Royals Soccer Coach, Tacoma Pierce County Youth Soccer Association1996, 1997 State Champions1990–1994 Kent Kickers, Kent Youth Soccer Association – Head Coach1989–1990 6v6 Youth Coach, Kent Youth Soccer Association – Head Coach

Semi Pro Soccer

2007 SoccerPlus CT Reds – Assistant Coach | U23 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS | 2008 SoccerPlus CT Reds – Assistant Coach | Reds Clinch the 2008 East-North Division Reg Season Championship | Cole was the assistant to Tony DiCicco while coaching the Reds and also was the Director of the SoccerPlus Education Center.

Boston Breakers

2008 – 2010 Boston Breakers – WPS, Assistant Coach

2011 – 2012 Boston Breakers – WPSL ELITE, Head Coach | Regular Season Champions

2012 – 2013 Boston Breakers – NWSL, Head Coach

Sports Administration

Cole was the Director for the SoccerPlus Education Center from 2006–2008, a non-profit organization that provides and participates in educational programs, seminars, community outreach events and individual mentoring on and off the soccer field. Lisa Cole is also the Technical Director for Centre Soccer Association, a non-profit community soccer organization in State College, PA.

Personal life

Cole holds a USSF "A" License and a NSCAA Premier Diploma. She is a member of the Region I Olympic Development Program (ODP) staff, a staff coach with the NSCAA, is also now the Chair of the NSCAA Women's Committee and on the Board for the NSCAA. Formally a member of the Connecticut Junior Soccer Association and the Rhode Island Youth Soccer Association Coaches Education Staff. Throughout her career she has worked with the Washington, Mississippi, Rhode Island and Connecticut state ODP programs. In 2006 Cole spent time volunteering in Brazil with Cross Cultural Solutions, working in orphanages and teaching soccer (futbol) in schools.