Center Valley, PA, (July 2, 2020) – Director of Athletics Scott Coval has announced Anna-Kate DePaolo as the seventh head coach of the DeSales University women's soccer program beginning her tenure as a Bulldog immediately.

DePaolo is a 2014 graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania where she earned a bachelor of science in exercise science.  She is currently pursuing a master of science in sport and exercise physiology from Lock Haven University.

She has spent the last two years as an assistant coach at Washington and Lee helping the Generals post a two-year record of 25-7-4 including a 16-2-2 mark in 2019 and consecutive appearances in ODAC postseason tournament.  Prior to W&L, DePaolo served as an assistant coach and strength and conditioning assistant for four seasons at Muhlenberg College.  While at Muhlenberg she was responsible for all aspects of the program, including recruiting, administrative duties and player development.  She has also spent time as a strength and conditioning intern at St. Francis (Pa.) University during the spring of 2014.

"I could not be more excited to be back in the Lehigh Valley at such a prestigious University as DeSales, leading their women's soccer program", said DePaolo. "I would like to thank Scott Coval, Gracia Perilli, and the rest of the search committee, as well as the players who were involved in the decision. It is a privilege to have been selected. Leading a group of student-athletes with such apparent drive and commitment leaves me honored to be part of furthering the success of the program. DeSales athletics has an impressive departmental vision, with strong values and focus on the advancement of the student athlete. I share this same perspective and am beyond grateful to be part of the DeSales community."

"We are extremely pleased and excited to announce Anna-Kate DePaolo as our head women's soccer coach," Coval stated. "Anna-Kate's success as a player and a coach at the college level make her an excellent fit for our women's soccer program and DeSales University.  We are confident she has the ability to create a positive learning environment for our student-athletes and will provide the necessary leadership to build on our women's soccer teams recent success."

In addition to her experience with the Mules, DePaolo served as an ODP coach with the Eastern Pennsylvania Region, instructing U12 and U16 teams.  She also served as a coach with the ESF Camps in Philadelphia and the Lehigh Valley United U8/9 girls team.

As a student-athlete at IUP, DePaolo was four-year letterwinner as a defender and central midfielder, helping lead the Crimson Hawks to four straight winning seasons.  She holds an NSCAA Advanced National Diploma and USSF "D" and "E" licenses.