Lincoln Land Community College Women's Soccer

Coach David Meyer joined the Lincoln Land Community College Women's Soccer coaching staff during the program's inaugural 2020 season as an assistant coach before becoming head coach in the fall of 2022. With nearly 30 years of coaching experience in the Springfield area, Meyer has spent most of his coaching career with the Springfield Area Soccer Association, coaching players of all ages. Meyer played for Lincoln Land, and in 2000 was part of the Loggers' conference championship team. Since taking over the program, he has helped guide the Loggers to back-to-back 14 win seasons, the program's first national ranking, and consecutive regional final appearances. Meyer is focused on developing competitive teams while helping student athletes succeed in the classroom and prepare for what's next.

Abi Stephens joined the LLCC Women’s Soccer coaching staff after graduating from LLCC in 2026. As a Logger, she set the program’s single-season records for goalkeeper wins and shutouts while earning All-Region 24 honors. A 2024 graduate of Glenwood High School, Abi was a member of the IHSA 2A State Championship team and earned All-State honors. She also played club soccer with SASA throughout her youth. Abi is pursuing a degree in business management and plans to build a career in marketing or sales.

Coach Ray Bishop enters his fifth season as assistant coach of the Lincoln Land Community College Women's Soccer program after joining the Loggers in the fall of 2022. Bishop brings more than 20 years of coaching experience, working with boys and girls of all ages throughout the Springfield area. He has coached with the Springfield Area Soccer Association and previously served as an assistant coach at Lanphier High School.  A 1996 graduate of Lanphier High School, Bishop was a four-year varsity starter, team captain, and All-Conference selection before continuing his playing career at Southwest Illinois College, Lincoln Land Community College and Robert Morris College.  As a former Logger, Bishop is passionate about helping student athletes grow on the field, succeed in the classroom and continue the tradition of Lincoln Land soccer.  Outside of soccer, Bishop works as a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) professional and lives in Sherman with his wife, Stacey, and their two children, Brendon and Madison.

Kaleigh Meyer joined the LLCC Women's Soccer coaching staff after graduating from LLCC in 2025. As a Logger, she earned the Outstanding Student Athlete Award, Logger Legacy Award, Mid-West Athletic All-Conference honors, and All-Region 24 recognition. A 2023 graduate of Glenwood High School, Kaleigh was a member of the IHSA 2A State Championship team. She played club soccer with SASA throughout her youth and later returned to the club as a coach. Kaleigh is a Golden Apple Scholar and is pursuing a degree in middle grades education with the goal of becoming a middle school math teacher.

Michael joined the Loggers in the season of 2024. Michael is a 2010 graduate of Southeast High School. He played YMCA and SASA soccer in his youth, continued with recreational coed and men's soccer, and played on Springfield FC all as a goalie. He has been coaching in the Springfield/surrounding area since 2010. He and his wife Kristen reside in Springfield with their son Gideon.