Southwestern University

Southwestern University Athletics
1001 East University Avenue Georgetown, TX 78626

Division 3 Texas South

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Linda Hamilton

Entering her ninth season as head coach, Linda Hamilton has since continued to bring the Southwestern women’s soccer team to new heights. Taking over the team to start the 2015 season, she transformed the program into a perennial contender with SCAC Championship appearances in all eight seasons, breaking through as conference champions in 2019 for the first time in program history after defeating Trinity in penalty kicks in the championship match at Southwestern University and making their first NCAA appearance. In a history-making 2021 season, she helped lead the team to their first regional and national ranking in program history, first regular season championship, and acquired her 3rd SCAC Coach of the Year honor.

Hamilton brings a wealth of experience to the program, both as a player and coach. She played collegiately at North Carolina State University and the University of North Carolina, earning All-America status and all-conference honors all four years. She was named the Atlantic Coast Conference Player of the Year in 1988. Hamilton was a member of the United States National Team, where she played in 82 international matches. She helped the team to a World Cup gold medal in 1991 and bronze in 1995. In May 2022, she would be recognized for her efforts through her induction to the National Soccer Hall of Fame, elected from the Veteran ballot.

Hamilton, who owns a United States Soccer Federation "A" coaching license, got her start in coaching at Old Dominion University as the team's head coach from 1993 to 1995. She later served as an assistant at Hofstra University (2006-2007) and most recently served as head coach at the University of North Florida (2007-2013). She has additionally worked with the Easter Seals and National Multiple Sclerosis Society (2002-2006), serving as director of development.

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Felix Oskam

Felix Oskam enters his ninth season as women’s soccer assistant coach. Oskam was named the assistant coach in August 2015 after serving the previous two seasons as a volunteer coach. He continues to bring his expertise and knowledge to guide the Pirates to success. During his time at Southwestern, he has helped lead the Pirates to their first conference championship in 2019, first regular season championship, and national ranking in program history in 2021.

Oskam also served as a staff coach for the Austin Texans Soccer Club from 2006 until 2016.

Before Southwestern, Oskam spent nine years at Texas Tech University, serving seven years as the head coach of the Texas Tech Women's Soccer program after spending two years as an assistant. Under Oskam's leadership, Tech gained national recognition because of players like Kristy Frantz, who was named to the NSCAA All-Central Region and All-Big 12 team.

Before joining Tech, Oskam served for three years as an assistant coach for both the men's and women's programs at the University of Tulsa. During the 1993 season, the Tulsa women's program was ranked as high as 11th and finished the year as the No. 18-ranked team in the country. In 1991, Tulsa's men's team achieved a regional ranking of No. 2 and a national ranking of 17. Oskam also worked as a staff coach for the Olympic Development Program (ODP) in Oklahoma.

Oskam holds a United States Soccer Federation "A" license and is a member of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. Over the past several years, he has attended several international coaching clinics that included FIFA licensed instructors.

A 1981 graduate of The University of North Texas in Denton, Oskam earned a Bachelor of Science degree in physical education. In May of 1993, he received a Master of Science degree in sports management from the University of Tulsa.

A native of Soest, The Netherlands, Oskam played 12 years of club ball in Holland before being recruited to play for the University of North Texas. During his collegiate years, he helped guide the Eagles to their first national ranking. Oskam was a four-year letter winner at UNT and a two-time Texas Collegiate Soccer League All-Star selection.

Oskam's wife, Judy, is a professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Texas State University, and they have two daughters, Danielle and Jessica.