Makenna Garcia has been appointed as an assistant coach for the Stephen F. Austin (SFA) women's soccer team, bringing valuable experience as a former goalkeeper. During her collegiate career, Garcia played 1321 minutes across 19 matches, making 86 saves and achieving five wins and four shutouts in her first season at Louisiana. She aims to contribute to the team's success under Head Coach Ashley Whittemore, expressing excitement to work alongside a strong coaching staff. Garcia, a Pflugerville native and former Longhorn SC player, holds accolades in both athletics and academics.

By the Numbers
  • 1321 minutes played across 19 matches in collegiate soccer
  • 86 career saves, including a season-high of 65 saves at Louisiana
  • Named to the SEC Community Service Team in 2022 and SEC Academic Honor Roll (2020-2022)
  • 10 saves in the 2019 National Championship game
Yes, But

While Garcia's playing experience enhances her coaching credentials, it remains to be seen how effectively she will transition into a coaching role and influence the team's performance in a competitive environment.

State of Play
  • Garcia will focus on goalkeeping development for the SFA Ladyjacks.
  • The team is gearing up for their season opener against Sul Ross on August 13 at 11:00 a.m.
  • The coaching staff aims to foster an environment of excellence and student-athlete growth.
What's Next

As the season approaches, Garcia's immediate focus will shift to implementing training strategies for goalkeepers and integrating into the coaching staff's overall program vision, with an emphasis on achieving peak team performance.

Bottom Line

Garcia's hiring reflects SFA's commitment to strengthening its soccer program through experienced coaching, particularly in goalkeeping, positioning the team for a promising season ahead.