HOUSTON — Michael Vick confirmed by way of a social media publish that he is will probably be Norfolk State’s head soccer coach. “It is an honor to announce that I will be the brand new head coach of Norfolk State College…wanting ahead to coming again dwelling…”
AN EARLIER REPORT ON NORFOLK STATE’S HEAD COACH SEARCH
Norfolk State College is “continuing the ongoing process and hopes it will likely be accomplished quickly” in its seek for a brand new head soccer coach. The assertion was advised to HBCU Legends from a supply shut to go looking course of and soccer program. The Spartans performed a nationwide search in collaboration with an government search agency.
Candidates have been interviewed by the on-campus search committee, which has now narrowed the checklist to a couple finalists. The method was described as “thorough” and “tedious” primarily based on the metrics set by the State of Virginia.
In November, Norfolk State selected to switch former SWAC Coach of the Yr Dawson Odums as the pinnacle coach of its soccer program.
Norfolk State’s Director of Athletics, Dr. Melody Webb, announced there could be “a change in management for the NSU soccer program, as head coach Dawson Odums has been relieved of his duties, efficient instantly.”
“I wish to thank Coach Odums for his continued dedication and dedication to Spartan soccer,” Webb stated. “Since his arrival, he has grow to be a valued member of our household and neighborhood, all the time representing Norfolk State with dignity and sophistication. We want him nothing however one of the best transferring ahead.”
Odums completed the season with a 4-8 file and a 2-3 mark in MEAC play. His total file as the pinnacle coach at Norfolk State was 15-31 whereas main the Spartans soccer crew. Coach Odums has 79-72 profession file.
Webb’s announcement famous the Spartans will endure a “nationwide seek for this system’s subsequent head coach will start instantly.”
He left Southern College to just accept the pinnacle coach place at Norfolk State in 2021. Now available on the market, Odums may very well be a candidate for one more teaching place in vacancies throughout the HBCU and FCS soccer panorama.
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