Comeaux Named Women's Soccer Coach

Release Date: July 25, 2001

Sarah Comeaux of Sacramento, Calif., has been hired as the women’s soccer coach at Monmouth College. Comeaux has an extensive soccer background, serving as an assistant coach at the Division I level for Northern Arizona University’s women’s team from 1998-2000. In addition to the normal on and off the field coaching responsibilities, her duties with NAU’s program included the coordination of recruiting, overseeing the academic affairs of student-athletes and assisting with community outreach and fundraising. She also worked with youth soccer programs at the club level in Flagstaff, Ariz., for three years.

As a player, Comeaux starred for the University of Mississippi, serving as the Rebels’ captain in 1995 and 1996 and leading the SEC in scoring in 1995. In 1996, she was second in the league in scoring and was named second team all-conference. Prior to her outstanding career at Ole Miss, Comeaux played two years for William Carey College in Gulfport, Miss. She was a two-time NAIA All-American in 1993 and 1994 and led all NAIA players in scoring in ’94.

"She’s an excellent coach and athlete and is qualified and ready to be the soccer coach at Monmouth College," said Jacquelyn Condon, MC’s vice president for student life. "We are excited to have her on our staff. Sarah comes to us with an extensive background in coaching and tremendous personal success in major collegiate athletic competition."

"I think we’re very fortunate to get an individual of Sarah’s caliber," said MC athletic director Terry Glasgow. "She’s had Division I coaching and playing experience, and that’s a plus. I really feel that all the pieces are in place for Monmouth College to have a first-class women’s soccer program."

Comeaux most recently worked as a housing program manager for the Sacramento Area Emergency Housing Center. She will also serve Monmouth College as the director of the Marshall Health and Fitness Center and the wellness program.

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