Newberry College has announced two key coaching updates for its women's soccer team ahead of the 2026 season. Daniel Villalobos has been elevated to Assistant Coach after serving as a Graduate Assistant, while Allison Traub joins as the new Goalkeeper Coach. Villalobos brings experience from both coaching and competitive play, emphasizing tactical awareness and player development. Traub adds a wealth of knowledge from her semi-professional playing career and coaching roles, focusing on technical precision and resilience in goalkeeping.

By the Numbers
  • Villalobos logged over 1,500 minutes on the field during his collegiate career with 16 starts in 26 appearances.
  • During Villalobos's tenure as a Graduate Assistant, the Wolves recorded overall team records of 6鈥�6鈥�4 and 5鈥�6鈥�4.
Yes, But

While both coaches have strong backgrounds, the effectiveness of their strategies and coaching styles in enhancing team performance remains to be seen as the season progresses.

State of Play
  • Villalobos鈥檚 experience includes international coaching from Ciex Sport Academy in Panama.
  • Traub has previously worked with South Carolina United FC, developing goalkeepers across various age levels.
What's Next

As the season approaches, the coaching staff will focus on refining training techniques and developing player skills to enhance competitiveness and overall team performance.

Bottom Line

With a renewed coaching staff in place, Newberry College women's soccer aims for improved performance and growth, fostering a strong team culture and developing successful student-athletes.