Today, the ref “shushed” me and told me to “be quiet” when I asked him a question regarding a no call foul. Literally put his finger over his mouth and said “shush, be quiet.” After the game, I went up to him demanding an explanation as to why he thought it was acceptable to do
I’m extremely excited and grateful to continue leading our women’s soccer program! Shoutout to all of the support and love our program has received over the last few months from our Athletic Department to fans around the country! 🫶🏽 Let’s do this!!
The best things in life, come in 𝓽𝓱𝓻𝓮𝓮𝓼 🤗
@aulani_whisler
is the third and final new member to join the ISU Soccer Coaching Staff for the 2023-24 season!
Welcome, 𝘾𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝 👋
🔗
It’s officially official 🎉 Super excited to announce that I’ll be joining Chicago State Women’s Soccer! Thank you to all those that have been a part of my journey thus far, I wouldn’t be here without all of your support. Let’s do this thang, Cougars!!
leave what needs to be said and HEARD unsaid. As a young woman, & a young woman of color, I’m sure I will continue to face these experiences & I hope to help create a safer professional environment for the next generation of young women coaches through these types of interactions
still in play. THAT’S a cardable offense not asking why he didn’t see a blatant foul. As I called out his sexism, he continued to call me unprofessional.
Point of the story; this is a continuous fight I’m not backing down from in this profession. I’m distraught & angry but won’t
First game as a head coach today and you killed it!! Words can’t describe how proud of you I am. I’ll forever admire everything you do and how you carry yourself, especially in this journey. Your players are truly lucky to have you, Mar. I’m your biggest fan! 💛
that and he replied with “I didn’t want to card you.” I replied “For asking a question?” And he said “yes and for yelling at me”The opposition’s coach (man) literally stepped on the field multiple times to make points and at one point stepped on the field to trap a ball that was
Officially want to announce that I’ve joined Cal State Stanislaus as the Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach. Over 700 days of waiting & finally got to coach a college game today. Same colors, new team 😏 So excited for this opportunity! Let’s do this thing
@stanstatesoccer
!
So incredibly honored to be a part of such an amazing program! Thank you
@UnitedCoaches
for such a wonderful week of education, networking, life experiences, and people.
So I got on my u12 team about not having a wall in our semi final game today. Later in the championship we give up a set piece & every field player gets in the wall to form an 8 girl wall 😂😂 I cant handle them 😂
When Mary took the HC position at PNW she was constantly on her phone. She would say to me “It’s a part of the job, hon.” & I used to think “there’s just no way you’d have to be on your phone this much”
I WAS SO WRONG. How naive of me 😂 Loving every bit of my journey so far!
If I had a penny for every time someone said Youre Young To Be A College Coach id be RICH. Im not aware of the specific age at which Im allowed to coach?
Im not one to speak for everyone (women in this case) but my goodness. Youre impressed. We dont need your comments about age
Happy Birthday to my WIFE 🎉 Words can’t describe how thankful I am to be married to a kind and genuine soul. I’m always in awe of everything you do, you’re so loved! Here’s to you! 🥂
This has been a very hard week for me, but tonight reminded me of my joy and my why in coaching. And I just so happened to have that moment with my *brilliant soccer coach* wife by my side. Tonight I’m just super grateful for what/who soccer has brought to my life ❤️
Happy One Year Anniversary to my favorite person on the planet! You make me laugh until my stomach hurts, love harder than I ever have, and live like to the fullest! Here’s to so many more year 🤍
My wedding dress came in the mail today 😍😍 That means our big day is getting closer! It’s taking everything I have to not just casually wear it around the house while Mary is at work 😂
So excited and honored to announce the I’ve been selected for this year’s class of 30 Under 30 🎉 I’m really looking forward to all the educational opportunities this will bring. What an incredible accomplishment!
United Soccer Coaches has announced the 2021-22 Class of the 30 Under 30 Program! Congratulations to the 30 individuals who were chosen out of a pool of almost 300 applicants.
Meet the new class here:
First NCAA win for
@soccermaryc
! I’m so proud of the work you’ve put into this part of your journey. No one said it was going to be easy, but you have shown everyone who YOU are through a year that presented challenges; Kind, brilliant, persistent and present in all moments.
This is absolutely incredible! Congratulations Coach Sitch!! You’re paving an unforgettable path in this profession, especially for women. You’re a badass role model. Also, congratulations to the entire Univ of Chicago men’s soccer program!!
2022 has been full of blessings! I’ll be forever grateful for the unpredictable move to the Midwest, buying an amazing house, incredible job at CSU, growing individually and in my relationships. So excited to kick off (😏) 2023 MARRYING THE LOVE OF MY LIFE. Cheers to you, 2022 🥂
Can’t describe how proud I am of our team!
Resilient. Passionate. Determined. Committed.
Amongst 7 goals, 6 different players found the back of the net. Incredible. What a weekend!
I don’t talk about my squad a lot on SM because I’d rather tell them how proud I am than SM, but I’m really proud of the growth they continue to show as people and soccer players. They positively impact my life daily and I’m so lucky to lead and learn from a great group of people
Well said! Turning a culture around is not easy nor is it meant for everyone. Your team/program is lucky to have you as their leader {And biggest hype woman 😏} Keep fighting the good fight and leading with your heart! You’re an inspiration to all of us 🫶🏽
We’ve made it to Indiana 🎉 Weather is definitely different, but I’ve already fallen in love with looking out the window at the snow 😍 Here’s to the start of a new chapter ❤️
Peter is clearly loving the snow 🐾
Today is moving day! So bittersweet, but I’m more than excited to start this next chapter in Indiana with my favorite person ❤️ Let’s do this thang!
@soccermaryc
Lol I did not just walk outside to 40 degree weather and say “Oh my gosh, it’s so warm!!” Is this Midwest Lani now? Have I fully acclimated to the cold? It came out so naturally.
95 days until we say I Do and I can’t help but be so grateful for the support our love has received from friends and family, near and far. Not everyone is as supported to live life being their truest self. I love you with all my heart Mary Whisler! Happy National Coming Out Day!
“There’s not a lot of genuine love in this world, so when you find it, hold on to it as long as you can.” - My dad when I came out to him at the age of 20. Happy
#NationalComingOutDay
@FernandezAulani
#95days
Honored to coach/have coached incredible women and girls who are constantly challenging the status-quo and paving their own path to greatness! Y’all are badass and I couldn’t be more proud of you. You bring so much love, light and positivity to this world.
Recognizing and honoring our coaches and administrators on National Girls and Women in Sports Day. THANK YOU for all you do and for inspiring the next generation
Mary asked “If you could go anywhere for our honeymoon, where would it be?”
I replied with Italy.
With no hesitation, she brought me to one of the most beautiful places on earth 😭😭😭
Put the cleats on today and felt so much joy!! Couldn’t have asked for a better experience coaching (and playing lol) this awesome group of women this summer for
@BavarianSoccer
@USLWLeague
Can’t wait to watch them crush it this fall with all their squads!
You know society will never change for the better when you’ve been assisting a soccer program for 6-7 yr olds & the day you’re running the session the little boys ask where the head coach is & you tell them & they reply w/ “So who’s running the session then?”
Do we see it yet?
OMG THATS MY GIRL!! So incredibly proud of you, Mary 🎉 (I’m crying while writing this). You deserve this so much! I’m so excited to watch you thrive in this new role of yours. I’ll forever be your number one fan! Can’t wait to cheer you on!
*SURPRISE* We’re headed to IN 😏
Watching the CCAA Tournament Championship game and I texted my best friend saying I could hear her cheering & then all of a sudden a group of fans yell “I LOVE YOU LANI” over the livestream 1) I love me some die hard Pios 😂 2) I ❤️ my friends so much
GO PIOS!!
Right now my wife is balling out at her alumni game and I’m sure she’ll be sore for about 3 weeks. Anyone have normatecs she can borrow? What about an endless amount of ice for ice baths this week?
#AskingForAFriend
.... so not to long ago my little sister randomly looked crazy sad. Like so red and puffy and kept hiding her face like she was crying. 8 months later she literally confessed that she pepper sprayed herself & she hid it because she thought she was going to get grounded 😂😂
Wedding planning is a mixture of fun, happiness, and joy while also wanting to pull your hair out. Like do we truly need to spend 72 hours deciding on centerpieces??? Yes. Yes we do.
I’m just trying to marry
@soccermaryc
. Get these centerpieces out of my face 😂
Coaches (and anyone else who would like to partake, we’re inclusive here!), when you hear the word “Mentality” what two words immediately come to your mind?
There are no wrong answers. Would love to discuss values of mentality.
I’m speechless at this point. Will it ever stop? If he felt comfortable enough to say this to an opposing coach…. Is his daughter okay? Someone check in with her.
You’re crushing it Mary! Love you lots!
Shoutout to one of the opposing teams’ dad who told me I needed to take my Midol. You’re literally there supporting your daughter @ a women’s soccer match. Nice. 🤡
#bebetter
#weAREtired
It’s finally 70 degrees with the sun shining bright out here in Indiana everyone 😍 The California girl in me is so happy!! But is this going to be “false spring” # 3?? Or is the sun here to stay?? Asking for a friend…. But don’t break my heart.
WSOC: Assistant women's soccer coach Donyé Monroe has been elevated to head coach of the Spartan women's soccer program.
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This week’s
#COTW
is Robin Hart!!
Last weekend, Coach Hart led the Cal State East Bay Women's Soccer team to their first CCAA Tournament Championship in their first tournament appearance!
#SheCanCoach