A new era will begin this afternoon in Roadrunner Women's Soccer as new Coach Stephen Hart guides the program from the sidelines for his first regular game.
The Roadrunners open the Fall 2023 season vs. visiting Harford Community College (Maryland) starting at 1 pm. Hart, who previously served as a Roadrunner Men's Soccer Coach assistant, is excited to see his team play for the first time. He only assumed head coaching duties in July, but is confident he and his coaching staff will be able to continue a proud winning tradition with the program.
"I am extremely proud of how this group is coming together, and we are all excited to start the season," Hart noted. "Big things to come with this group!"
Coach Hart will be assisted by coaches Kenyatta Collins and Leigh Swietanski.
Hart will feature a roster with several returnees from last season's region champion and Division III National Tournament qualifier. See a season preview below.
Click Below to View Roadrunner Women's Soccer Fall 2023 Schedule:
https://rcroadrunners.com/sports/wsoc/2023-24/schedule
Click Below to View Roadrunner Women's Soccer Fall 2023 Roster:
https://rcroadrunners.com/sports/wsoc/2023-24/roster
Season Preview
Coach: Stephen Hart, first season. Hart served as an assistant RCSJ men's Soccer coach for 5 seasons from 2017 to 2021 and is a well-respected coach and administrator in South Jersey youth soccer.
Assistant Coaches: Kenyatta Collins, Leigh Swietanski
Fall 2022 Season: The Runners finished with an overall record of 11-6 in winning the North Atlantic District/Region 19 championship. They qualified for the NJCAA Division III National Championship Tournament, finishing 1-1 in the tourney overall.
Season Opener: Sunday, August 27, 1:00 pm, vs. Harford Community College (Maryland) at home.
Returning Players: Maura Smith, Washington Twp., M, So.. Carley Bridges, Pitman, B, So.; Kayleigh Shuff, Shawnee, M, So.; Madison Bridges, Pitman, M, So.; Emma Baus, Collingswood, B, So.; Alaina Villari, Pitman, M, So.
New Players: McKinley Cielinski, Kingsway, GK, Fr.; Lauren Graham, Williamstown, GK, Fr.; Brianna Moon, Deptford, M, Deptford; Meghan Zieger, Swedesboro, NJ, Defense, Fr.; Brynn Danley, Washington Twp,, B, Washington Twp.; Samantha Steelman, Shawnee, B, Fr.; Kacey Marshall, Clayton, M, Fr.; Lanie Guzman, Vineland, Defense, Fr.; Rayael Marshall, Clayton, Defense, Fr.
Coach Stephen Hart on Fall 2023 season: "I am extremely proud of how this group is coming together, and we are all excited to start the season," Hart noted. "Big things to come with this group!"