Paula Fantini takes over the reins of women's soccer program

Paula Fantini has been named Head Women's Soccer Coach at Tiffin University. Fantini, a native of Brazil, takes over the women's program from Rudy Brownell, who will remain the Men's Soccer Head Coach. The Lady Dragons finished finished 11-7-2 in 2009, reaching the GLIAC Semifinals. A former women's soccer star at Union College (KY), Paula Fantini joined the Lincoln Memorial coaching staff in 2007. While serving as assistant for both the men's and women's soccer programs at Lincoln Memorial, the teams both had winning records. As a student-athlete, Fantini excelled on and off the field. She was a Dean's List honoree every semester at Union, and was a three-time All-American Scholar Athlete. She was name All-Conference and All-Region three-times, and was named All-American twice. She ranks fourth in career points in Union's history. Fantini has a strong coaching background in both club soccer and in college soccer. Fantini speaks about her new position at Tiffin University. "I am extremely excited with the opportunity of becoming the Head Women's Soccer Coach at Tiffin University. I felt as if I was at home the moment I stepped on campus. I trust that I will share an extraordinary experience with my players and the faculty and staff at large."

After speaking with some of the girls on the team I got the vibe that they are very anxious to get out on the field and see where their spring season goes. They seem to be pleased with their new coach and are ready to work hard.