Get to know the new College Programs Officer, Patricia “Trish” Hughes, with host Dean Linke.
“We are very excited to welcome Trish to this important role,” said Lynn Berling-Manuel, CEO of United Soccer Coaches. “This is a crucial position for our association’s advocacy for college soccer and Trish’s wide-ranging background in college athletics really gives her a full toolbox to draw from.” The position reports directly to the CEO.
Hughes was selected from an initial pool of over 140 applicants that were reviewed by a Search & Screening Committee chaired by former University of Washington Head Coach Lesle Gallimore. It was composed of a diverse group of college coaches that represented all divisions and both genders. The committee distilled it down to a final four candidates that were then vetted by senior staff and Berling-Manuel who made the final selection.
“I am thrilled to join the United Soccer Coaches team as the College Programs Officer and grateful for this opportunity to lead, serve and represent our college coach members,” said Patricia Hughes. “This opportunity positions me to draw from all my soccer experiences as a student-athlete, college coach, and administrator to serve the association and its stakeholders moving forward with dedication, and commitment. I am excited to get to work, advocate and build an inclusive culture that represents college coaches at every level.”