Eastern Kentucky University's head women's soccer coach, Matt Cosinuke, announced staff updates for the 2026 season, highlighting the promotion of Darus Ward to associate head coach. Ward's contributions include guiding the program to 22 victories and a conference championship appearance since joining in 2024. The coaching staff has achieved two of the five winningest seasons in program history, with record-setting offensive statistics over the past two years. Additionally, Wyatt Burrows has been hired as an assistant coach, bringing extensive experience from MLS and USL, particularly in overseeing the goalkeepers.

By the Numbers
  • 22 overall victories under Darus Ward's coaching tenure since 2024.
  • EKU achieved two of the five most successful seasons, finishing with 12 wins in 2024 and 10 in 2025.
  • The Colonels set new program records for 30 goals, 32 assists, and 92 points in 2025.
State of Play
  • EKU's women's soccer program has achieved the ASUN Tournament for five consecutive seasons.
  • The Colonels had an unbeaten home record of 7-0-3 in the 2025 season.
  • The team is seeing a full integration of new coaching strategies with the updated staff.
What's Next

With the new additions to the coaching staff, expect a focus on player development, particularly for goalkeepers, and a continuation of the offensive strategies that yielded record-breaking stats. Future seasons aim to build on the recent successes and solidify EKU's position in the ASUN Conference.

Bottom Line

The coaching updates and staff enhancements signal a strong commitment to elevating the women's soccer program at EKU. With experienced coaches and a successful track record, the team is poised for another impactful season that builds upon previous successes and aims for new milestones.