Appalachian State University women’s soccer head coach Sarah Strickland announced the hiring of assistant coach Lindsey Morgan on Wednesday. Morgan spent the 2010 season at Stephen F. Austin, where she helped guide the squad to a 13-5-2 record and a second place in the Southland Conference.
Prior to serving at S.F. Austin, Morgan spent the 2009 season coaching her alma mater, Columbus State University, where she earned four letters. As an assistant, Morgan coached the Cougars to a 16-3-3 overall mark and 8-1-1 conference record.
In addition to her collegiate coaching duties, Morgan served as the head coach and operations director for Columbus Football Club, Redstar. Additionally, Morgan served as a senior staff coach for the Columbus State Soccer Camps from 2007-09. While working in this capacity, she was invited to elite camps with Florida State, Birmingham United Soccer Association and Atlanta Fire United of Region 3 Premier League.
As a midfielder at Columbus State, Morgan made 84 starts in four seasons. She finished her career with seven goals and 20 assists and earned NSCAA All-Region honors as a senior.
Morgan earned a bachelor’s degree in communication from Columbus State in 2010. She holds a USSF Class D license.
The Mountaineers open the 2011 campaign at the VCU Tournament in Richmond against William & Mary on August 26.