Pensacola State College

Pensacola State College Athletics
1000 College Blvd Pensacola, FL 32504

NJCAA Florida Southeast

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Mark Yepishin

Mark Yepishin begins his second season as Head Soccer Coach of Pensacola State College after serving as a volunteer assistant coach at University of West Florida women’s soccer program from 2019-2022.

In his inaugural season at PSC the Pirates had a record of 5-4-2 and were Region 8 Champions. They had six players named to the All-Region Team while Paige Phillips was named the Player of the Year.

Yepishin helped the UWF Argos to two NCAA National Tournament appearances. From 2013-2023, he served as head coach of the girls soccer program at Pensacola Catholic High School and led the Lady Crusaders to postseason play eight of his 10 years at the helm.

Yepishin started in the Pensacola soccer scene as a varsity soccer player at Booker T. Washington High School. He went on to play varsity soccer at Mississippi College and coached at Jackson Futbol Club until graduating in 2013.

In 2017, Yepishin was one of 32 volunteers chosen from 600,000 applicants to help as a Team Services Volunteer at the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup Russia and the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia. There he spent time working with national teams and aiding as a Russian translator for the players and coaches. He also worked as a Team Liaison Officer for the National Lithuanian team in their friendly match against Iran.

He and his wife, Anastasiia, live in Pensacola with their two boys, Luka and Vinny, and a husky named Mufasa.

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Jennifer Fischer

Jen Fischer brings a wealth of experience and passion to her role as an assistant soccer coach at Pensacola State College. With a lifelong dedication to the sport, Jen has been playing soccer since 1995, giving her a deep understanding of the game. She began refereeing in 2004, further broadening her perspective and knowledge of soccer.

In 2019, Jen transitioned into coaching, where she has been able to share her extensive experience and love for the game with others. A key player during the inaugural season of Pensacola State College's women's soccer program, Jen has since joined the coaching staff as an assistant coach, bringing a player’s insight and a coach’s strategy to the team. Her commitment to soccer and comprehensive background in playing, refereeing, and coaching makes her an invaluable asset to the program.