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Head Coach Patrick O'Driscoll

Patrick O'Driscoll is in his fourth year as the head coach of the Behrend Lions women's soccer program.

He has bolstered the winning soccer tradition at Behrend, forging a 42-15-6 record over three seasons.

The 2006 squad went 14-6-1 on its way to capturing the fifth AMCC Championship for the program and second bid to the NCAA Tournament. In the AMCC Championship game, Behrend defeated rival Frostburg State 2-1. The blue and white then competed in the 60-team field of the NCAA Tournament, battling defending national champion Messiah in the first round. 2006 was the third consecutive season that Behrend soccer earned 14 wins.

In 2005 the blue and white enjoyed another outstanding season earning their second straight trip to the AMCC championship game, losing to rival Frostburg State 4-3 on penalty kicks. The blue and white played in their fifth ECAC Tournament and were selected as the #1 seed and tournament hosts. Behrend finished the season with a record of 14-3-4, which tied for the fewest losses in school history.

In 2004, O'Driscoll's first year at the helm, the blue and white lost in double-overtime in the AMCC finals, 3-2, but were selected to participate in the ECAC Playoffs and posted a 14-6-1 mark.

O'Driscoll was previously the head men's and women's soccer coach at Mercyhurst North East Junior College. He also was a member of Behrend's soccer staff during the 2001-2002 seasons, working as an assistant coach with the women's team.

The Behrend women's soccer program history is strong and boasts a 137-66-16 mark. The blue and white won four straight AMCC championships during the 1997-2000 seasons, and made three straight ECAC Tournaments and an NCAA appearance in 2000. The Behrend Lions also finished as the league's runner's-up in 2001 and from 2003-2005.

In the summers of 2003 and 2005, O'Driscoll played professional soccer for the Fort Wayne Fever in Indiana in the Premier Development League (PDL). O'Driscoll spent four successful years playing for NAIA power National American University of South Dakota. As a four-year starter for the Mavericks, O'Driscoll helped steer the team toward three regional championship appearances, one national tournament bid, and a No. 11 national ranking. In his junior and senior year, O'Driscoll earned all-section honors and was tabbed team MVP as a senior. He also was a member of the bronze medal team at the 2002 Western New York Empire State Games.

O'Driscoll came to South Dakota from Aberdeen, Scotland. As a youth player in Scotland, O'Driscoll played for Glasgow Celtic F.C. and represented his country on the Scottish Schoolboys teams.

O'Driscoll earned his bachelor's of science degree in business administration from National American University in 2000, and his master's in business administration in 2003 from Behrend. In addition to serving as the head coach, he will be a lecturer in the health and physical education department. O’Driscoll holds a U.S.S.F “A” License.

E-mail Head Coach Patrick O'Driscoll: pjo120@psu.edu

Assistant Coach Katie Giles

Katie Giles is in her fourth year as a member of the women's soccer staff. She had previously served as an assistant coach at Central High School.

Giles was a standout performer for the Behrend Lions and led the program to the most successful four-year period in the program's history. As a four-year starter and team captain she led the team from the midfield position to four AMCC conference titles and four postseason bids. Her teammates voted her team MVP twice. She also collected three all-conference honors, including the Newcomer of the Year award in her first season.

Giles earned a bachelor's degree in biology from Behrend and is currently teaching science at Strong Vincent High School in Erie.

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Varsity Sports Women's Soccer Schedule & Results Statistics Roster Coaching Staff Soccer News Season Preview Media Guide (PDF) History Did You Know? Recruit Questionnaire	Women's Soccer Coaching Staff Head Coach Patrick O'Driscoll Patrick O'Driscoll is in his fourth year as the head coach of the Behrend Lions women's soccer program. He has bolstered the winning soccer tradition at Behrend, forging a 42-15-6 record over three seasons. The 2006 squad went 14-6-1 on its way to capturing the fifth AMCC Championship for the program and second bid to the NCAA Tournament. In the AMCC Championship game, Behrend defeated rival Frostburg State 2-1. The blue and white then competed in the 60-team field of the NCAA Tournament, battling defending national champion Messiah in the first round. 2006 was the third consecutive season that Behrend soccer earned 14 wins. In 2005 the blue and white enjoyed another outstanding season earning their second straight trip to the AMCC championship game, losing to rival Frostburg State 4-3 on penalty kicks. The blue and white played in their fifth ECAC Tournament and were selected as the #1 seed and tournament hosts. Behrend finished the season with a record of 14-3-4, which tied for the fewest losses in school history. In 2004, O'Driscoll's first year at the helm, the blue and white lost in double-overtime in the AMCC finals, 3-2, but were selected to participate in the ECAC Playoffs and posted a 14-6-1 mark. O'Driscoll was previously the head men's and women's soccer coach at Mercyhurst North East Junior College. He also was a member of Behrend's soccer staff during the 2001-2002 seasons, working as an assistant coach with the women's team. The Behrend women's soccer program history is strong and boasts a 137-66-16 mark. The blue and white won four straight AMCC championships during the 1997-2000 seasons, and made three straight ECAC Tournaments and an NCAA appearance in 2000. The Behrend Lions also finished as the league's runner's-up in 2001 and from 2003-2005. In the summers of 2003 and 2005, O'Driscoll played professional soccer for the Fort Wayne Fever in Indiana in the Premier Development League (PDL). O'Driscoll spent four successful years playing for NAIA power National American University of South Dakota. As a four-year starter for the Mavericks, O'Driscoll helped steer the team toward three regional championship appearances, one national tournament bid, and a No. 11 national ranking. In his junior and senior year, O'Driscoll earned all-section honors and was tabbed team MVP as a senior. He also was a member of the bronze medal team at the 2002 Western New York Empire State Games. O'Driscoll came to South Dakota from Aberdeen, Scotland. As a youth player in Scotland, O'Driscoll played for Glasgow Celtic F.C. and represented his country on the Scottish Schoolboys teams. O'Driscoll earned his bachelor's of science degree in business administration from National American University in 2000, and his master's in business administration in 2003 from Behrend. In addition to serving as the head coach, he will be a lecturer in the health and physical education department. O’Driscoll holds a U.S.S.F “A” License. E-mail Head Coach Patrick O'Driscoll: pjo120@psu.edu Assistant Coach Katie Giles Katie Giles is in her fourth year as a member of the women's soccer staff. She had previously served as an assistant coach at Central High School. Giles was a standout performer for the Behrend Lions and led the program to the most successful four-year period in the program's history. As a four-year starter and team captain she led the team from the midfield position to four AMCC conference titles and four postseason bids. Her teammates voted her team MVP twice. She also collected three all-conference honors, including the Newcomer of the Year award in her first season. Giles earned a bachelor's degree in biology from Behrend and is currently teaching science at Strong Vincent High School in Erie. Behrend Home \| About the College \| News & Calendars \| Academic Programs \| Admissions & Financial Aid \| Student Life \| Alumni \| Research & Outreach \| Athletics \| Technology Services \| About Erie \| Administrative Offices \| Popular Sites \| Text-only Penn State Home \| Other Campuses & Colleges \| Privacy & Legal Statements \| Copyright \| Web site contact: behrendsid@psu.edu Updated August 20, 2007 © 2006 The Pennsylvania State University