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University of Central Florida Women's Soccer
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University of Central Florida

University of Central Florida Women's Soccer

NCAA Division 1 Orlando, FL Public

Academic Snapshot

Acceptance Rate

40%

Avg SAT

1,277

Avg ACT

28

Enrollment

59,095

Team Information

Sport

Soccer

Gender

Women's

Division

NCAA Division 1

Location

Orlando, FL

Coaching Staff (4)

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Tiffany Roberts Sahaydak

Head Coach

Sahaydak was a standout midfielder for North Carolina (1995-98) as a three-time All-ACC First Team selection. She led the Tar Heels to two NCAA titles (1996, 1997) during her tenure, was voted the 1998 ACC Tournament MVP and finished third in voting for collegiate soccer's highest honor, the Hermann Trophy. She still ranks among the top five for career starts in UNC's record book. She was a two-time captain for the Carolina Courage in the first fully professional U.S. women's league (Women's United Soccer Association). She helped the Courage win the 2002 title after finishing last in the team's inaugural campaign one year prior. Roberts Sahaydak took over VCU's program in 2007 and led the Rams to three conference championship game appearances. She was voted as the 2011 Colonial Athletic Association Co-Head Coach of the Year, along with her husband Tim. The duo mentored two CAA Defenders of the Year, one CAA Rookie of the Year and 20 all-conference players, including six first-team honorees. The Sahaydaks reside in Orlando with their two daughters, Layla and Evie.

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Tim Sahaydak

Associate Head Coach

Sahaydak. In 2015, the Knights earned a berth to their ninth-straight NCAA Tournament (20th overall) and nabbed a hosting gig for the first round for the fifth straight season. In addition, Carol Rodrigues was named the American's Co-Offensive Player of the Year. In 2014, Sahaydak helped guide the Knights to their second NCAA Sweet 16 appearance in four years and the American regular season title. He witnessed three Knights earn conference Players of the Year honors: Tatiana Coleman (Co-Offensive); Carleigh Wiliams (Defensive); and Connie Organ (Goalkeeper). UCF posted its first undefeated home slate (11-0) since 1999, matched the school record for wins in a season (18) and was nationally ranked through much of the year. In his first season with the Knights, Sahaydak helped guide UCF to a school-record unbeaten streak (18 matches), an NSCAA national standing through much of the year and the program's first undefeated conference season since 1999. In addition, UCF made history as the first program to win an American Athletic Conference Championship. In his playing days, Sahaydak rose quickly through the national soccer community, earning spots on the U-18 and U-20 national teams and gaining a scholarship to the University of North Carolina for the 1995 season. In 1997, he was granted the opportunity to become, at the time, the youngest player ever to play on a Major League Soccer team when he suited up for the Columbus Crew. He spent two seasons with Columbus before joining the Miami Fusion for three seasons and also served on the reserve squads for FC Dallas and DC United. After his playing career came to a close, Sahaydak returned to Chapel Hill and completed his degree in communications/rhetorical studies. Sahaydak took over VCU's program with Tiffany in 2007 and led the Rams to three conference championship game appearances. He was voted as the 2011 Colonial Athletic Association Co-Head Coach of the Year, along with his wife. The duo mentored two CAA Defenders of the Year, one CAA Rookie of the Year and 20 all-conference players, including six first-team honorees. The Sahaydaks reside in Orlando with their two daughters, Layla and Evie.

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Chris Cummings

Assistant Coach

Cummings primarily works with UCF's goalkeepers. As recruiting coordinator, he helps to identify and bring in top talent from around the country. In 2015, Cummings helped freshman Vera Varis earn all-rookie distinction with her 11-5-2 record. Her lights-out performance in UCF's American Athletic Conference Tournament quarterfinal and semifinal matches warranted her a spot on the all-tournament team. In his first season as part of the staff in 2014, Connie Organ was named the American Athletic Conference Goalkeeper of the Year. Organ ranked second on UCF's single-season shutout leaders with 12, and she ranked 11th in the country for goals-against average (.568) while helping UCF capture the American's regular season championship. In addition to his work with UCF, Cummings has served as the goalkeeper coach for the Jamaican Women's National Team since September 2014. His experience includes the 2014 CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying Tournament, the 2015 Olympic qualifiers and the 2015 U-20 CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying Tournament. A 2010 (bachelor's) and 2013 (master's) graduate of Rollins College, he was a four-year letterwinner for the Tars' men's soccer team. He compiled a 3-0-2 record as a starter in 2007 and a 3-1 mark in 2010. He went on to serve as a graduate assistant for the men's program and helped guide the team to a Sunshine State Conference Tournament title in 2012 and an NCAA Sweet 16 appearance that year. In addition, Cummings and Rollins goalkeeper coach Joe Raymond guided goalkeeper Keneil Baker to All-SSC Second Team honors and NSCAA All-Region First Team laurels. In 2013, he pulled double duty for the Tars' men's and women's programs as the volunteer goalkeeper coach. That year, the men's team advanced to the Elite 8 while the women captured the SSC Tournament championship and had a run to the Sweet 16. Under Cummings' and Raymond's tutelage, keepers Mary Spring (All-SSC Second Team) and Baker (First Team Daktronics All-South) were both individually honored for their efforts during their respective campaigns.

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Katy Ling

Coach

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