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The Marshalltown Community College women's soccer program has announced Al Driscoll as its new head coach.
Driscoll joins MCC after serving as a men's assistant coach for 15 seasons at Grand View University in Des Moines. Driscoll, who played at Grand View, was a three-time team captain and was a part of four consecutive district champion squads. He was a two-time all-region and All-American selection.
His professional playing career includes stints with NPSL Illinois Thunder, the USISL Indoor League (Permian Basin) Texas, USISL Outdoor League with Austin Soccadillos, Texas, the Des Moines Menace from 1994-1997, and player/coach for the 1998-99 Menace making consecutive trips to the USL Final Four.
Driscoll was a player and coach for the USL Select Atlanta Silverbacks as well.
"I took the job at MCC because I was looking for a new challenge," said Driscoll. "While interviewing with the staff, I felt it would give me the opportunity to grow as a coach and administrator."
The MCC women's soccer program is in just its second season.
"Our goals for the next few seasons are to become competitive in every match, Driscoll said. "We want to make sure all of our players have the chance to move on a four-year schools if they choose."
"We are looking for talented soccer players as well as good students and people. Players that we will be proud to say they are members of our school and soccer program."
Driscoll will also be working on campus as a member of the MCC admissions staff as an Academic Advising and Recruiting Specialist.
"We are excited to have Al join us as the next head women's soccer coach for the Tigers," said MCC athletic director Ryan Flack. "I look forward to working with Al not only as he leads our women's soccer program in just its second year of competition, but overall, as he will be a positive addition to our MCC Tiger athletic team."