STONY BROOK, N.Y. — The Stony Brook women's soccer program and head coach Tobias Bischof announced the promotion of Shannon Grogan to Associate Head Coach. Grogan was elevated after serving on the Seawolves' staff since 2018 as a volunteer coach, assistant coach, and recruiting coordinator for the squad.

"I'm delighted to announce this well-deserved promotion for somebody who is an outstanding individual and coach," said head coach Tobias Bischof. "Shannon's dedication, loyalty and commitment to the program is deeply appreciated. She elevates all facets of our program and is leading our recruiting efforts. Shannon serves as a fantastic role model to our student athletes. I'm looking forward to more success working together in the future."

Grogan began her coaching career with the Seawolves in 2018 as a volunteer assistant coach. Grogan helped guide the team to 11 wins during that season, including a victory over PAC-12 foe Oregon State, and secured an America East Regular Season title. 

In her first full season as an assistant coach, Grogan pushed the Seawolves to new heights in 2019. She played a vital part in helping the team lead the league in assists, goals and points during the campaign. The squad earned their second America East Championship in three years and punched their ticket to the NCAA Tournament, where they registered the program's first-ever goal in the NCAA Tournament against Penn State.

"I would like to thank administration and especially thank Tobi for this promotion," said Grogran. "From my time as a student-athlete here at Stony Brook to my time as a coach, I have felt trusted by everyone around me to help elevate this program and make a personal impact. I would also like to thank my current and former players for giving me the confidence to continue expanding my coaching roles. Working with you is always the highlight of my day. It has been one of the greatest honors of my life to represent Stony Brook Athletics and I am excited to continue this journey. Go Seawolves!" 

With its 14th win of the year in the title game over Hartford in the 2019 year, the Seawolves tied a school record for the most wins in a single-season. The conference named Grogan, along with Bischof and the Seawolves' staff the 2019 America East Staff of the Year. Following Stony Brook returning to the NCAA Tournament for the third time in four seasons after earning the America East championship in the spring of 2021, the Seawolves won seven games in the fall of 2021 before they embarked on their journey into the CAA in 2022. 

Grogan helped the team in their first year in the conference to seven wins, including four in the CAA to help the squad punch their ticket into the conference tournament for the first time in program history. The Seawolves returned to the CAA Tournament in 2023 after they earned another four wins in league play.

During her time on the Island, Grogan has helped 13 players earn All-Conference honors, including AE Goalkeeper of the Year Sofia Manner, AE Defender of the Year Kimmy Chavkin and AE Striker of the Year Alyssa Francese.

Before joining the Seawolves coaching staff, Grogan coached the U12 and U13 teams for NY Surf Soccer during the 2018-19 campaign, winning the NYCSL NPL Championship with the U13 team. Her other club experience includes currently coaching Farmingdale SC/East Meadow SC's U15 and U18 Girls ERCL teams. She also coached the FC Tampa Rangers U17 and U13 Girls teams between 2016-18.

The Long Island native was instrumental during her time as a player for Stony Brook. She appeared in 71 games during her four seasons, leading the Seawolves to an America East Tournament title and NCAA Tournament berth in 2012 and guided the program to its first regular season title in 2013. She served as a captain on the 2013 and 2014 teams. During her playing career, she also made appearances for WPSL's Jersey Blues FC in 2012 and 2013 and the Tampa Bay Hellenic in 2016. 

Grogan graduated from Stony Brook in 2015 with a degree in coastal environmental studies and has spent the last three years earning her Master's degree in biology at the University of South Florida.
 
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