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Slippery Rock, PA 16057
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Jessica Giegucz

The 2023 season marked the ninth year of head coach Jessica Giegucz leading the Slippery Rock University women’s soccer program.


Giegucz has seamlessly continued to uphold The Rock’s tradition of being one of the top teams in the Atlantic Region by guiding SRU to seven consecutive Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Tournament appearances and winning nearly 70 percent of her games. She coached the 2019 squad to a PSAC Tournament Championship, the programs first since 2007.


CAREER AT A GLANCE

• Enters 2024 with a 95-42-20 (.669) career record at SRU.

• Has led SRU to eight consecutive PSAC Tournament appearances.

• Is the second winningest women’s soccer coach in SRU history

• Guided the 2019 squad to a PSAC Tournament Championship and visit to the NCAA Tournament second round.

• Has coached one All-American, 20 All-Atlantic Region selections, 40 All-PSAC honorees, two PSAC West Athlete of the Year award winners and one PSAC West Freshman of the Year.

• Academically under Giegucz, SRU annually has one of the top team GPAs in the PSAC in addition to 19 CSC Academic All-District award recipients, four USC Scholar All-Americans, four CSC Academic All-Americans, one PSAC Top 10 selection and one PSAC Champion Scholar.


SEASON-BY-SEASON BREAKDOWN


2023

• Wrapped up the season going 12-4-3 overall and 11-2-3 in the PSAC West, concluding with the team's eighth-straight PSAC Tournament appearance.

• Enjoyed a nine-game unbeaten streak, Slippery Rock's longest undefeated run since 2009.

• SRU ranked first in the PSAC in corners per game with 7.1 while holding its opponents to a conference-leading 2.2 corner kicks per game.

• Sydney Patrick named to USC All-Atlantic Region Team after her 11 assists ranked second all-time in program history.

• Ashley Rea honored on D2CCA All-Atlantic Region Team following a season that saw her emerging as the team's leading goalscorer with eight goals, capped off with the program's first hat trick since 2019.

• Six players named to All-PSAC West Team including Diffenbacher, King, Patrick, Rea, Riefenstahl and Sarver.

• Six selections for CSC Academic All-District featuring DeLucio, King, Patrick, Riefenstahl, Sarver and Zacharyasz.


2022

• Finished 7-4-8 overall and 6-3-7 in the PSAC West, ending with a seventh-straight PSAC Tournament appearance.

• Tied for 2nd fewest number of goals in a season with 13 (2011, 2014), reflected by forcing ten shutouts.

• The Rock enjoyed a seven-game undefeated streak from Sept. 24 until Oct. 19, allowing only two goals in that span.

• Emma Yoder named to CSC Academic All-America team for second time.

• Six players honored on the CSC Academic All-District team including King, Mascaro, Patrick, Rea, Swope, and Yoder.

• Four All-PSAC West selections in King and Mascaro being named first team, as well as Riefenstahl and Swope, second team.


2021

• Ended season with a 12-4-2 mark overall and 11-3-2 record in the PSAC West, including a trip to the PSAC Tournament quarterfinals.

• The Rock suffered just one defeat over their first 10 games of the season.

• Jordyn Minda named a CoSIDA Academic All-American for the second time in her career.

• Two USC Scholar All-Americans in Rachel Edge (second team) and Minda (third team).

• Edge (first team) and Minda (second team) named to USAC All-Region team.

• Three D2CCA All-Atlantic Region selections in Edge (first team), Minda (first team) and Nina King (second team).

• Four players earned CoSIDA All-District accolades including Edge, Minda, Kayla Swope and Emma Yoder.

• Five All-PSAC West selections in Edge (first team), Minda (first team), King (first team), Emily Arnold (second team) and Georgia Nagucki (second team).


2020

• Season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.


2019

• Compiled its best record since Giegucz’ inaugural season, ending the year 18-4 over and 14-2 in the conference.

• The Rock recorded three separate winning streaks of at least five games including a season-long seven-game streak (Sept. 8-28).

• Won the team’s first PSAC West Championship since the 2007 season.

• Made an appearance in the NCAA Tournament second round.

• Emma Yoder named PSAC Tournament MVP.

• Madison Johnson earned USC Scholar All-America and USAC Scholar All-East Region accolades.

• Yoder and Jordyn Minda named CoSIDA Academic All-Americans.

• Rachel Edge named the PSAC West Athlete of the Year and Johnson selected as PSAC West Defensive Athlete of the Year.

• Five USC All-Region honorees in Edge (first team), Johnson (first team), Minda (second team), Yoder (second team) and Kayla Swope (third team).

• Seven All-PSAC selections including Minda (first team), Edge (first team), Johnson (first team) Swope (second team), Yoder (second team), Brooke Riefenstahl (first team) and Shannon McIntyre (second team).


2018

• Concluded the season 12-5-2 overall and 10-4-2 in the PSAC West while making its fourth straight visit to the PSAC Tournament quarterfinals with Giegucz as head coach.

• Opened year by going 6-1-2 over the first month of the season.

• Three USC All-Region selections including Jordyn Minda (first team), Madison Johnson (second team), Brooke Testa (third team).

• Minda named to the D2CCA All-Atlantic Region second team in addition to being the PSAC West Freshman of the Year.


2017

• Finished the year with a 10-6-2 record overall and 10-4-2 record in the conference including its third straight visit to the PSAC Tournament quarterfinals.

• Slippery Rock went 5-2-1 in its final eight games.

• Tess Keeley named a CoSIDA Academic-All American.

• Keeley and Brooke Testa named to USC All-Region team.

• Testa selected as a second team D2CCA All-Region honoree.

• Five All-PSAC recipients in Testa (second team), Keeley (second team), Kylie Downs (second team), Madison Johnson (second team) and Maddy Tletski (third team).


2016

• Recorded a 10-8-1 overall record and 10-5-1 mark in the PSAC West.

• Secured second consecutive PSAC Tournament berth, reaching the quarterfinals.

• The Rock enjoyed a seven-game unbeaten streak from Sept. 20 through Oct. 11.

• Produced four All-PSAC West selections including Dara Demich (second team), Sam Thornton (second team), Tess Keeley (third team) and Maddy Tletski (third team).


2015

• Closed the season with a 13-6-1 overall record and 11-4-1 mark in the conference including a trip to the PSAC Tournament quarterfinals.

• Earned first win as The Rock’s head coach when SRU beat Daemen, 7-1, on Sept. 5.

• Slippery Rock won five of its final six games of the season.

• Dara Demich named to the NSCAA Scholar All-America Team as well as being a third team NSCAA All-America honoree.

• Two CCA All-Region selections in Demich (first team) and Sam Thornton (second team).

• Demich earned first team CoSIDA Academic All-District accolades.

• Six All-PSAC West recipients in Demich (first team), Caitlin Binder (first team), Thornton (second team), Lynn Neef (second team), Tess Keeley (third team) and Allison Harbart (third team).


THE ROCK IN THE CLASSROOM

• The Program has posted for consecutive PSAC team GPA awards under Giegucz.

• Slippery Rock recorded a team GPA of 3.738 in 2021-22, an 11-year program high.

• SRU has had three student-athletes earn CoSIDA Academic All-America recognition over Giegucz’s leadership including Jordyn Minda who was a two-time recipient.

• The Rock has also had four USC Scholar All-America honorees since the inaugural season of Giegucz.

• Tess Keeley (2017-18) was named to the prestigious PSAC Top 10 list.

• Megan Lenzi earned the notable PSAC Champion Scholar award in 2015-16.

• SRU has produced 124 PSAC Scholar-Athletes under the guidance of coach Giegucz.


COACHING TIMELINE

• 2010-13: Shippensburg University (assistant coach)

• 2014: Northland College (head coach)

• 2015-Present: Slippery Rock (head coach)


CAREER PATH

• Prior to becoming head coach at Slippery Rock, Giegucz was an assistant coach at Shippensburg University for four years under Raider coach Rob Fulton. Giegucz helped to lead the Raiders to 33 wins and two PSAC Tournament appearances during her time at Shippensburg.

• She was then the head coach at Division III Northland College in Wisconsin in 2014, where she led the team to an 11-9-1 overall record and an appearance in the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference semifinals.


PLAYING CAREER

• Giegucz was a four-year starter at Dickinson College and was a four-time All-Centennial Conference selection.

• She helped lead the Red Devils to their first NCAA tournament appearance and a trip to the Round of 16 in 2005.

• Over her four-year career, Griggs tallied 88 points on 34 goals and 20 assists. She graduated ranked fourth on the all-time goal scoring ledger at Dickinson and 20th on the Centennial Conference all-time goal scoring list.

• Her 88 points ranked fourth all-time in scoring at Dickinson and 19th all-time in the Centennial.


PERSONAL

• Graduated from Dickinson College with a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish in 2007.

• Obtained her Master’s degree in Sport and Exercise Psychology from Lock Haven University in 2017.

• Giegucz also owns a National Diploma from the NSCAA and a “C” License from the United States Soccer Federation.

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Erica Ludwikowski

Erica Ludwikowski will begin her fourth season as an assistant coach for the Slippery Rock University women’s soccer team in 2023.


Ludwikowski will assist head coach Jessica Giegucz in all facets of the program in addition to pursuing her master’s degree in Student Affairs in Higher Education.


Ludwikowski joined the coaching profession after playing women’s soccer for Rider University.


Prior to her appointment as an SRU graduate assistant, Ludwikowski played four seasons for the Broncs, appearing in 41 games with eight starts. She tallied eight points on four assists and two goals along with adding seven shots on goal from the midfield position.


In addition to a solid playing career, Ludwikowski was named to the MAAC All-Academic team every year as an undergraduate, earning a dual major in sport management and leadership.


Prior to her collegiate career, Ludwikowski was a member of the LDC/City Islanders Club Soccer Team where she was coached by Giegucz.

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Kohl Orner

The 2023 season will mark Kohl Orner’s third year as an assistant on head coach Jessica Giegucz’s staff for the Slippery Rock University women’s soccer team. As The Rock’s lead assistant, Orner plays a vital role in all facets of the program with a focus on SRU’s goalkeepers and defense.


CAREER AT A GLANCE

• Officially joined The Rock prior to the 2020 season which was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Once SRU returned to competition, he helped guide Slippery Rock to a 12-4-3 overall record that ended with a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Tournament appearance in 2021.

• Slippery Rock was ranked first in the PSAC in scoring margin (+1.65), tied for fourth in shutouts (9) and allowed one or less goals in 15 of its 19 contests during the 2021 season.

• Helped to develop five All-PSAC and All-Atlantic Region honorees as well as a two-time PSAC Defensive Player of the Week in Emma Yoder during 2021.

• Ten shutouts in 2022 was tied for third-best in Slippery Rock women's soccer history, featuring a five-game stretch of allowing zero goals.


COACHING TIMELINE

• 2016: Lebanon Valley College (assistant coach)

• 2017: Averett University (assistant coach for men’s soccer)

• 2018-20: North Carolina Wesleyan College (assistant coach)

• 2021-Present: Slippery Rock (assistant coach)


CAREER PATH

• Orner began his collegiate coaching career as an assistant coach with the Lebanon Valley College women’s soccer team where he helped LVC to a 12-6 record and a berth into the MAC Commonwealth Conference semifinals.

• He then spent the 2017 season as an assistant coach for the Averett University men’s soccer program in Virginia, where he also served as an advisor with the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.

• In his last stop prior to joining The Rock’s coaching staff, Orner spent three years as an assistant coach for the women’s soccer program at Division lll North Carolina Wesleyan.


PLAYING CAREER

• As a student-athlete, Orner played goalkeeper at the Division ll level at fellow PSAC member institution Millersville University, where he served as a team captain.

• In his two seasons with the Marauders, Orner started 29 games and finished with an .811 career save percentage and a 0.79 goals against average.

• He was named to All-PSAC and All-Atlantic Region honors following the 2015 season after helping Millersville reach the NCAA Tournament.


PERSONAL

• A native of Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

• Holds a United States Soccer Federation "C" License

• Orner earned his Bachelor’s degree in Education from Millersville in 2016.

• Additionally, he earned a Master’s degree in Education Curriculum and Instruction from Averett in 2019.

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Kevin Wilhelm

The 2023 season marked Kevin Wilhelm’s sixth year in charge of the Slippery Rock University men’s soccer program after being named the official head coach of the program in December 2018.


CAREER AT A GLANCE

• Enters 2024 with a 30-48-12 career record at SRU.

• Led the program to the PSAC Tournament during the 2019 season for the first time since 2015.

• Has developed 16 All-PSAC West honorees, seven CSC Academic All-District, one All-Region selection and two All-American selections in Mo Kanani (2021-22) and Kenton Keeslar (2018-19).


SEASON-BY-SEASON BREAK

2023

• Ended the season at 5-8-4 overall with a 4-6 mark in the PSAC West, falling just one position shy of the PSAC Tournament.

• Enjoyed its second three-game winning streak in as many seasons.

• Aitor Jorde was named to D2CCA All-Atlantic Region Team, marking Slippery Rock's first all-region accolades since 2016.

• Four selected to All-PSAC West Team for the first time since 2019. Jorde, Lonjard and Pla Hernandis were selected for first-team All-PSAC West honors while Van Der Veen was named to the All-PSAC West second team.

• Five honored on CSC Academic All-District Team including Garcia, Gildea, Harrigan, Jorde and Van Der Veen. The group marked the largest showing from Slippery Rock in program history.


2022

• Wrapped up the season at 5-10-2 overall, 3-6-1 in PSAC West competition.

• The Rock saw three players earn second-team All-PSAC West accolades for the first time in their careers: Hossam Aly, Ryan John, and Arturo Pla Hernandis.

• Ramses Minaya and Alex Plimmer given CSC Academic First Team All-District honors.


2021

• Finished the season with a 6-10-2 overall record and 3-7 mark in the PSAC West.

• Produced five All-PSAC West honorees including Alejandro Fernandez (first team), Anthony Gagliardi II (first team), Mo Kanani (second team), Brian McCarthy (second team) and Dan Schearer (second team).

• Mo Kanani was named a CoSIDA Academic All-American.


2020

• Season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.


2019

• The 2019 season was a year of growth as The Rock finished the season with an 8-9-2 record.

• The eight wins were the most for SRU since the 2015 season and secured the first trip to the PSAC Tournament since 2015 as well.

• Wilhelm coached four All-PSAC West selections in Abdallah Bangura (first team), Dan Schearer (first team), Alejandro Fernandez (first team) and Mo Kanani (second team).

• Slippery Rock’s offense scored its most goals since 2015 with 28 scores.

• The Rock’s defense served as one of the top units in the PSAC, ranking second in shutouts (8), fourth in opponents scoring average (1.26 goals per game) and tied for fourth in goals allowed with 24.


2018

• Concluded the year with a 6-10-2 overall record and 4-6-1 mark in the conference, narrowly missing a PSAC Tournament berth.

• Prior to the 2018 season, SRU had combined for 10 wins in two years and had registered no more than five wins in both those seasons.


THE ROCK IN THE CLASSROOM

• Academically SRU has had two student-athletes earn CoSIDA All-American recognition under coach Wilhelm in Mo Kanani (2021-22) and Kenton Keeslar (2018-19).

• Slippery Rock has also produced 68 PSAC Scholar-Athletes since Wilhelm became head coach.

• As a team, SRU compiled the top GPA in the PSAC in Wilhelm’s first year leading the program.

• Additionally, The Rock posted an 11-year best team GPA of 3.444 in 2021-22.


COACHING TIMELINE

• 2002-03: Slippery Rock (assistant coach)

• 2004-07: Thiel (head coach men’s/women’s)

• 2006-16: Northern Steel Select Soccer Club (director of coaching)

• 2007-09: Slippery Rock (assistant coach)

• 2018-Present: Slippery Rock (head coach)


CAREER PATH

• Wilhelm served as an assistant coach at Slippery Rock under Matt Thompson for a total of five seasons over two stretches from 2002-03 and 2007-09.

• During Wilhelm's last stint at The Rock, he helped guide SRU to a 41-19-4 (.672) record that was capped off with a PSAC championship in 2009.

• Between his two terms at The Rock, Wilhelm was the head men and women's soccer coach at Division III Thiel College from 2004-06.

• Wilhelm was the Director of Coaching "Boys" for the Northern Steel Select Soccer Club in Pittsburgh from 2006-2016.

• Over the years, he oversaw the expansion of the club from 17 to 32 teams. Under his guidance, the teams won state championships in US Club Soccer and United States Youth Soccer Association. His teams have also garnered US Club Soccer regional titles as well as appearances in national championship matches.


PLAYING CAREER

• Wilhelm's familiarity with Slippery Rock is not only through coaching, but also as a player in 1994-95.

• A transfer from Gannon University, he helped lead SRU to a Western Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Soccer Conference title in 1994 followed by earning All-WPISC honors in 1995 under head coach Girish Thakar.


PERSONAL

• Wilhelm resides in Slippery Rock with his wife Amanda and daughter Keira.

• Earned both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Sport Management from Slippery Rock in 1998 and 2005 respectively.

• Holds a National Soccer Coaches Association of America National Diploma.

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