Collin Audley enters his first season as the head coach of the LIU women's soccer program in 2020.
Audley brings six years of collegiate coaching experience to the Sharks, most recently serving as an assistant for the women's soccer team at the University of Kentucky. He was responsible for implementing training programs, as well as breaking down film for players, coaches, and recruits. While with the Wildcats, he participated in the UKAD Leadership Course and was pivotal in the development of an All-SEC Freshman Team recipient.
Prior to his stint with Kentucky, Audley was an assistant coach for the Stanford University men's soccer team. Under his tutelage, the Cardinal compiled a 31-6-7 record across two seasons. He was a member of the National Staff of the Year in 2017, helping lead the team to a National Championship. Audley coached back-to-back PAC-12 Championship squads.
In addition to Kentucky and Stanford, Audley spent time at the Colorado School of Mines and his alma mater, the University of Denver. As an assistant with the Orediggers, his team reached the NCAA Division II quarterfinals in 2015, following a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Championship.
After an impressive playing career for the University of Denver that included three All-Conference selections and a Newcomer of the Year Award, Audley played for both the Colorado Rapids and the Chicago Fire reserve squads in the Major League Soccer system.
Audley went on to become the Director of Operations and a volunteer assistant for Denver's men's team. In his one year with the Pioneers, the team won the Summit Conference, advancing to the NCAA Tournament.
