Aug. 5, 2010

Stony Brook, N.Y. - Stony Brook head women's soccer coach, Sue Ryan, announced today that Heather Hathorn has been named an assistant coach. She comes to Stony Brook after spending the 2009 season as an assistant at UC-Irvine.

"We are very happy to have Heather on board with us," Ryan said. "She is a fantastic person and coach and we know she will positively impact our program. Heather's high caliber playing career at Maine, coaching pedigree, and intimate knowledge of the America East conference will pay immediate dividends".

"I'm very excited to join the Seawolves women's soccer program and athletic department," Hathorn said. "The enthusiasm and energy that surrounds Stony Brook Athletics is felt and supported by the women's soccer program, its coaching staff and players and it is an honor to be a part of it."

Hathorn took the job at UC-Irvine after spending close to three years with Tony DiCicco's SoccerPlus Camps, FSASoccerPlus FC, SoccerPlus Education Center and the SoccerPlus CT Reds in Connecticut.

Prior to that, she was the head coach at New England prep school power house, Loomis Chaffee. Under Hathorn's guidance the Pelican's had a 32-4-1 record during the 2007 and 2008 seasons. The Pelican's played in the New England Championship both seasons. Hathorn was also one of the coaches with the U17 Connecticut ODP team.

During her time in Connecticut she spent two seasons playing as a forward for the SoccerPlus CT Reds in the WPSL. In 2007 the Reds won the U23 National Championship.

A native of Maine, Hathorn graduated from the University of Maine in 2006 with a major in kinesiology and physical education. She was a four-year starter for the Black Bears and captain during her senior season. She led her team to three America East Conference Championship games and continues to hold records for career goals (35) and career points (84).

She earned her NSCAA National Diploma in January 2008 and National Goalkeeping Diploma in January 2009.