Katie Mendoza Email & Phone Number

Goalkeeper coachResponsible for training and recruiting goalkeepers. Develops and executes training and game plans. Current starter received conference newcomer honors in 2018 and in 2019 was ranked 12th in most saves in the NCAA and led the Mountain West. Develops scouting reports for all opponents with emphasis on offensive and defensive tendencies as well as identify specific players to watch. Recruits all players in the local area that includes out to Sacramento, CA.Helped Coach U. S. U-17 Women’s National Team in UEFA development tournament in Prague, Czech Republic in May 2019. Defacto operations officer. Handles all aspects of team travel including scheduling, hotels, budget, food, and flight and ground transportation. Conducts alumni relations to include communications and Alumni Weekend. Primary responsible for team fundraising. Maintains team communications to ensure team calendar is current and transmitting any schedule changes. Primary POC for visiting opponents to help coordinate schedule changes, practice times and locker room facilities. Uploads all game film into video software to comply with conference requirement.

Assisted with training the goalkeepers. Evaluated players performance during practice and games. Analyzed and cut game film to use as a learning tool for individual players and the team. Helped develop practice plans. Temporarily promoted to recruiting coordinator. Assisted in the organization of recruiting visits in accordance with the NCAA rules. Team made the 2015 NCAA tournament.

Developed practices focused on teaching the technical and tactical aspects of soccer to youth players.

Interned in the WVU Sport Marketing Department. Responsible for facilitating marketing and promotional plans.

I was a student-athlete for West Virginia University women's soccer team. During the 2014 season, I was elected team co-captain. I was a part of a senior class that won seven conferences championships- four regular season titles and three conference tournament titles. Also, we participated in the NCAA tournament in each of my four years. Additionally, I was awarded the team SOCCER award that highlights student-athletes who display sportsmanship, optimism, character, commitment, enthusiasm, and respect during their tenure in the program.

In charge of youth soccer players aged 3-18. Designed sessions to teach elementary school children the fundamental skills and techniques of soccer. Developed drills and activities for junior high and high school aged children that touched on technical and tactical aspects of soccer. Responsible for promoting, marketing, and manning the camp store.

Master Of Education (M.Ed.), Intercollegiate Athletic Leadership- Coaching Emphasis

I received a M.Ed. in Intercollegiate Athletic Leadership.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Sport Management

Activities and Societies: West Virginia Women's Soccer Team. West Virginia University Fellowship of Christian Athlete (FCA) Leader..