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Smith College

Smith College Pioneers Soccer
102 Lower College Ln - Ainsworth Gymnasium Northampton, MA 01063
Division 3 Massachusetts Northeast
Private Small Developing team

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Kathy Brawn

Kathy Brawn begins her second season as the head soccer coach in 2023.


Coaching Resume

Head soccer coach - Smith College (2022-present)

Assistant women's soccer coach - Hamilton College (2021)

Interim soccer coach - Mount Holyoke College

Head women's soccer coach - Colgate (1991-2019)

Awards & Honors

11 Tournament Championships

10 Conference Regular Season Championships

3 ECAC Tournament Championships

6 NCAA Tournament Appearances

198 Conference Academic Honor Roll Recipients

137 All-Conference Players

31 All-Region Players

5 All-America Selections

4 Conference All-Decade Players

5 Conference Women's Soccer Scholar Athletes of the Year

2x NSCAA Northeast Region Coach of the Year

3x Conference Coach of the Year


Education & Certifications

Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and Sociology - Ramapo College


Organization Involvement

Former member of the NCAA Tournament Regional Selection Committee

Former Vice President of ISAA Executive Board

ISAA regional and national rankings committee

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Chloe Kane

A 2021 graduate of Holy Cross College in Notre Dame, IN, Chloe Kane played goalkeeper for the Saints for two seasons. She completed her Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, earning a spot on the Dean’s List every semester. Prior to Holy Cross, Kane spent two years at Ancilla College in Plymouth, IN, where she completed her Associates Degree in Sports Management and served as team captain for the Women’s Soccer team.


A native of Morecambe England, Kane has coaching experiences both in the UK and the US. She coached various programs and age groups at Michiana Echo Soccer Club in Granger, IN between 2019-2021. In England, Kane worked with the England Colleges Football Association, looking to increase female participation in soccer and coached at Little Kickers from 2015-2017.


A 2022 NCAA Emerging Leaders Seminar attendee, Kane is a rising coach in women’s soccer who trains Smith’s goalkeepers and assists with field players, recruiting, and all administrative aspects of the program. This summer she will be an assistant for the Midwest Muskrats in the WPSL.

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Kacey Baker

Kacey Baker enters her second season as a graduate assistant coach with the Smith College soccer team in 2022.


A 2021 graduate of Coe College, Baker was a member of the women’s soccer team for four seasons and was a three year starting goalkeeper. During her time as a Kohawk she was awarded Defensive Player of the Week for the ARC conference and served as a team captain.


While at Coe, Baker served as President and Vice President for several clubs and organizations including the Student Athlete Advisory Committee, Dance Marathon, Business Club, and Student Senate. She was also a proud member of Coe’s chapter of Mortar Board; a national honor society for college seniors who excel in scholarship, leadership and service. Baker graduated with a B.A. in Business Administration & Sports Management with minors in Economics and French Language. She is currently pursuing a Master's in Exercise and Sport Science at Smith.


Prior to Smith, Baker spent three years working for the WDM Soccer club in many different roles. She served as an assistant coach for the u15 Girls and Boys teams along with taking on a role as the Assistant Tournament Director for one of the largest soccer tournaments in Iowa. During her time at Coe she accepted a Head Coaching position with a local club F.C. United where she coached the u9 and u10 Girls academy teams. During her senior year at Coe, Baker was able to shadow and assist Coe’s Men’s Soccer team.


Kacey is an outstanding coach who trains goalkeepers and assists with field players, recruiting, team service, and other operations. She brings a high work ethic and personal approach to connecting with each of her players.

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Emanuely Costa

Graduate Assistant Coach

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