ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Big Ten Conference announced its women’s soccer Players to Watch list on Monday, with three Washington upperclassmen featured on the preseason list in Kolo Suliafu, Samiah Shell and Laura Cetina.
 
Suliafu enters her senior season well established as not only the anchor of the stingy Husky back line but one of the most feared defensive talents in both the Big Ten and nationally.
 
The Southern California product earned All-Big Ten and United Soccer Coaches All-Region plaudits a season ago as the Dawgs posted arguably the greatest defensive season in program history, matching the school record with just 12 goals conceded in 21 matches. Suliafu enters the 2025 campaign with 48 starts under her belt.
 
Meanwhile, Shell serves as UW’s top returning scorer from last season’s squad, bagging five goals in her first season as a starting XI mainstay. Quite possibly the Huskies’ trickiest threat in the midfield, Shell also dished out three assists in 2024 for 13 total points.
 
Entering her junior season, Shell will look to build off of last season’s success and a standout showing during this summer’s USL W League campaign with Salmon Bay FC as Washington looks to replace the firepower departed by leading scorer Ioanna Papatheodorou.
 
Speaking of Papatheodorou, Washington once again added to its talent pool with a European transfer from UMass Lowell in Cetina. A native of A Coruña, Spain, Cetina starred for the Riverhawks for the past two seasons, making 35 starts with four goals.
 
The Huskies will look for Cetina to add a different dimension to its attack, providing the creativity and flare akin to her home nation’s La Liga. The 5^th year senior also brings with her a winning pedigree, guiding Eastern Florida State to its first-ever NJCAA national Championship in 2021.
 
In addition to the Player to Watch list, the Big Ten also released its 2025 Preseason Coaches Poll on Monday. Returning the bulk of the roster from last season’s Husky team that advanced to the Big Ten Tournament Semifinal and the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament, Washington was picked to finish 10^th in the league table by the conference’s head coaches.
 
With the preseason in the rearview, Washington turns its attention and focus to matchweek preparation, hosting Oregon State on Thursday and Idaho on Sunday at Husky Soccer Stadium.
 
For more information on Husky Women’s Soccer, follow @UW_WSoccer on Twitter and Instagram.
 

Job Title: Junior Varsity High School Girls’ Head Volleyball Coach

Department: Athletics

FLSA Status: Exempt

The Hewitt School – New York, NY

ABOUT HEWITT

Established in 1920 and located in New York City, The Hewitt School is an independent K-12 girls’ school whose mission is to inspire girls and young women to become game changers and ethical leaders who forge an equitable, sustainable, and joyous future. Hewitt empowers and expects our community members to embrace multiple points of view, to engage others with empathy and integrity, and to champion equity and justice in all areas of our lives. As a community, Hewitt is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff, and student body.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Hewitt School is seeking dedicated and passionate candidates for a high school junior varsity head girls’ volleyball coach for our School’s athletic program. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and guiding our girls’ volleyball team to success on and off the court. This is a seasonal position, with the season starting on August 18, 2025 and ending on November 1, 2025.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, organize, and conduct daily after-school practices from 3:30 to 6:30 pm, focusing on skill development, team strategies, and player fitness
• Coordinate game schedules, manage transportation logistics, and accompany the team to away games (hours may vary)
• Foster a positive and inclusive team environment that promotes sportswomanship, teamwork, and personal growth
• Provide effective coaching during games, making strategic decisions to maximize team performance
• Communicate regularly with players, parents, guardians, and school administration regarding team progress, schedule changes, and other important information
• Ensure the safety and well-being of student-athletes at all times 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Demonstrated commitment to anti-bias education and social justice
• Previous coaching experience at the high school or college level is preferred
• Strong knowledge of volleyball rules, strategies, and coaching techniques
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• A commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive team environment
• Valid CPR/First Aid/AED certification or willingness to obtain one
• Commitment to student life

SALARY RANGE

Starting Stipend Range:  $5,000 to $6,500 (stipend based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience and expertise)

TO APPLY: Please submit a resumé, cover letter, and examples of previous relevant work via our applicant tracking portal. Cover letters should reflect a careful reading of The Hewitt School’s website, including the School’s academic philosophy. No phone calls, please. Recruitment will remain open until the position is filled; applicants should apply as soon as possible for consideration.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Hewitt School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the School not to discriminate on the basis of any category prohibited by applicable federal, New York State and/or New York City laws/regulations. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment process, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation/benefits, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, training, working conditions, layoff, and termination.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Demonstrated commitment to anti-bias education and social justice

• Previous coaching experience at the high school or college level is preferred
• Strong knowledge of volleyball rules, strategies, and coaching techniques
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• A commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive team environment
• Valid CPR/First Aid/AED certification or willingness to obtain one
• Commitment to student life

About The Hewitt School

The Hewitt School is an independent college preparatory school for girls in kindergarten through grade twelve with 525 students. The Hewitt School inspires girls and young women to become game changers and ethical leaders who forge and equitable, sustainable, and joyous future. The school values each girl’s individual talents and encourages respect for the diverse interests and backgrounds of others. Hewitt’s small size and supportive environment enable each student to reach her full potential and to become a responsible and socially aware leader. In keeping with its motto “By Faith and Courage,” Hewitt seeks to instill in each girl lifelong faith in herself, personal integrity, and the courage to face challenges with confidence. Hewitt is an inclusive and diverse community of students, faculty, administration, board of trustees, and staff and continues to integrate diversity into the life of the school. Hewitt respects and values individuals whose differences include age, ethnicity, family structure, gender, learning styles, physical ability, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status.

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