NCAA DIII National Tournament Sweet Sixteen 2025
United Soccer Coaches #23 National Ranking in Final Poll
NCAA Tournament Appearances: 2021, 2024, 2025
2021, 2024, 2025 United East Conference Champions
2009 NEAC Conference Champions
Our team vision and overriding sense of purpose is to be the best place to play DIII Women's College Soccer. We have 5 values that we desire to live out that will lead to us being the best place to play.
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Why Penn State Harrisburg
Our Facilities
Penn State Harrisburg Turf Stadium
In 2020, Penn State Harrisburg installed its brand new multipurpose turf field. This facility is home to the Penn State Harrisburg men and women’s soccer teams. It includes new turf, fencing, netting, official field lines for multiple sports, new field lighting and a 16 by 16 foot video scoreboard. In 2024 Phase 2 of the turf project included adding bathrooms, extra storage for equipment, press box and 750 seat stadium seating. This stadium complex is now one of the top turf facilities in the region.
TRAINING ROOM
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Coaching Staff
Head Coach Brandon West
- Finished fifth season with Penn State Harrisburg.
- Lead the 2025 Penn State Harrisburg Women's Soccer Program to the NCAA DIII Sweet Sixteen for first time in program history.
- 2025 United Soccer Coaches Region IV Staff of Year
- At Penn State Harrisburg, has guided 38 players to All-Conference honors, 2 United East Conference Defensive Player of the Year Awards, 1 United Soccer Coaches All-American, 15 CSC players to Academic All-District honors, 1 United Soccer Coaches Academic All American, and 13 players to United Soccer Coaches All-Region Honors.
- Earned United East Coach of the Year in 2021 and 2025 with the Penn State Harrisburg Lions.
- Won the 2021, 2024 and 2025 United East Conference and led the Penn State Harrisburg women's soccer team to their only NCAA tournament appearances in 2021, 2024 and 2025.
- United Soccer Coaches Premier Diploma.
- United Soccer Coaches Advanced National Diploma.
- Former Assistant Coach at DI Liberty University for 3 years.
- Former Head Women's Soccer Coach at DIII Eastern University for 2 years.
- Former Assistant Men's Soccer Coach at Messiah University for 2 years.
- Won ASUN Spring 2021 Tournament Title, Middle Atlantic Coaching Staff of the Year in 2016, along with Sweet 16 Appearance in NCAA DIII Tournament, and Middle Atlantic Conference Tournament Champions.
- Career Coaching: Coached 1 DIII National Player of the Year, 5 All-Americans, 4 Academic All-Americans, 20 All-Region Players, 7 Conference Players of the Year, 4 Conference Tournament MVPs, 1 ASUN Goalkeeper of the Year, 1 ASUN Freshman of the Year, 1 ASUN Academic Player of the Year, 1 ASUN Tournament MVP and 4 ASUN All-Tournament Selections, 68 All Conference Players in Total, 9 CSC Academic All District Players, and 2 Pro Players.
- Won 2 NCAA DIII National Titles as a player at Messiah College along with 3 Conference Championships. Was an All-American, All-Region, NCAA All-Tournament Team and 3x All-Conference Selection in his playing career.
- Overall Record as Head Coach: 75-43-26 (.610 Winning %)
- Overall Record at Penn State Harrisburg: 61-25-21 (.670 Winning Percentage)
- United East Conference Overall Record: 33-1-4 (.920 Winning Percentage)
Associate head coach ryan sipe
- Finished fifth season with Penn State Harrisburg.
- Helped guide the 2025 Penn State Harrisburg Women's Soccer Program to the NCAA DIII Sweet Sixteen for first time in program history.
- 2025 United Soccer Coaches Region IV Staff of Year
- Has had four goalkeepers earn United East All-Conference honors. Delaney Shifflett 2nd Team in 2021, Sydney Mulka 1st Team in 2022 and 2024 and Alexis Valenta 2nd Team 2025.
- Helped guide 15 defenders to United East All-Conference Honors during his time here at Penn State Harrisburg
- Guided Sydney Mulka to 3rd Team All-Region Honors in 2022.
- Instrumental in Penn State Harrisburg setting shutout records of 14 2025. Penn State Harrisburg has posted 10 plus shutouts every season he has been here.
- Guided Sydney Hemler and Kylie Yap to Defensive Player of the Year Honors as well as 14 defenders to all-conference honors since 2021 season
- Guided four defenders to all-region honors (Mackenzie Mowery - 2T, Katie Brown - 3T, Sydney Hemler - 2T, Kylie Yap - 2T)
- Helped guide program to three regular season and tournament titles in the United East Conference in 2021, 2024 and 2025
- Helped lead Penn State Harrisburg to NCAA Tournament Appearances in 2021, 2024, and 2025
- Former Men's Goalkeeper Coach at St. Francis University.
- Former professional player and DII goalkeeper.
- Owner and founder of Future 1 Goalkeeping Academy
Assistant coach nick west
- Finished fourth season with Penn State Harrisburg. Helped guide team to 2024 and 2025 United East Regular Season and Tournament Titles and appearance in the NCAA DIII National Tournament in 2024 and 2025.
- Helped guide the 2025 Penn State Harrisburg Women's Soccer Program to the NCAA DIII Sweet Sixteen for first time in program history.
- 2025 United Soccer Coaches Region IV Staff of Year
- Helped guide 9 attacking players to United East All Conference honors in his time here at Penn State Harrisburg.
- Has guided 6 attacking players to all-region honors since joining the program in 2022 (Kylee Altland - 3T, Kyla Brossoit - 3T, and Julia Hughes - 3T, Diana Pon - 2T, Diana Pon - 1T, Ava Myers - 3T)
- Has guided 1 attacking player to United Soccer Coaches All-American (Diana Pon - 3T)
- Played 4 years at Messiah, 4x MAC Commonwealth All Conference Selection.
- 1x MAC Commonwealth Offensive Player of the Year.
- 1x All Region, 1x 1st Team COSIDA Academic All American, 1x United Soccer Coaches 1st Team All American.
- 2x d3soccer.com All American (1st and 3rd Team).
- 1x United Soccer Coaches National Player of the Year.
- Led the nation in Scoring and Points Senior Year with 30 Goals and 6 Assists.
- 2016 NCAA Sweet Sixteen, 2017 NCAA National Champion, 2018 NCAA Elite 8.
- 2x MAC Commonwealth Conference Champion.
- Played 1 Year Professionally for Stumptown United in Charlotte, NC.
- Coached 1 Year at Keystone FC.
- Bachelor’s degree from Messiah College.
Assistant coach Jared Odenbeck
- Finished second season with Penn State Harrisburg. Helped guide team to the 2024 and 2025 United East Regular Season and Tournament Titles and appearance in the NCAA DIII National Tournament in 2024 and 2025.
- Helped guide the 2025 Penn State Harrisburg Women's Soccer Program to the NCAA DIII Sweet Sixteen for first time in program history.
- 2025 United Soccer Coaches Region IV Staff of Year
- Helped guide three midfielders to United Soccer Coaches Region IV All-Region Second Team in (Diana Pon - 2T, Diana Pon - 1T, Ava Myers - 3T)
- Has guided 1 midfielder to United Soccer Coaches All-American (Diana Pon - 3T)
- Helped guide 7 players to United East All-Conference honors in his time here at Penn State Harrisburg
- Played one season at Georgetown before transferring to Wake Forest. While at Wake Forest, he helped the Demon Deacons to an NCAA National Championship Game appearance in 2016, an Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Championship, and a pair of regular season conference titles. Appearing in nearly 60 games for Wake Forest, he earned the Walt Chyzowych Award For Leadership and Character following his senior campaign.
- After college, Odenbeck went on to play professionally, first for the Charlotte Independence in 2017 before heading to Sweden and Lindome GIF later that year. He joined Tormenta FC in 2018 and made his way to the Western Suburbs Football Club of the New Zealand Premier League the following season. He was a member of Stumptown Athletic for three years before joining FC Tucson in 2021. He followed it up by joining Ljungskile SK in Sweden for the 2022-23 seasons.
- Prior coaching experience includes Performance Unlimited in Charlotte, N.C. in 2017 before coming onboard as an assistant with the Charlotte Eagles U19 group later that year. He became as assistant for Charlotte Christian School for three seasons and added U12 to his repertoire with Western Suburbs/Olé Football Academy in New Zealand in 2019.
Assistant Coach Jessie walker
- Finished second season with Penn State Harrisburg. Helped guide team to 2024 and 2025 United East Regular Season and Tournament Titles and appearance in the NCAA DIII National Tournament in 2024 and 2025.
- Helped guide the 2025 Penn State Harrisburg Women's Soccer Program to the NCAA DIII Sweet Sixteen for first time in program history.
- 2025 United Soccer Coaches Region IV Staff of Year
- Helped guide three midfielders to United Soccer Coaches Region IV All-Region Second Team in (Diana Pon - 2T, Diana Pon - 1T, Ava Myers - 3T)
- Has guided 1 midfielder to United Soccer Coaches All-American (Diana Pon - 3T)
- Helped guide 7 midfielders to United East All-Conference honors in her time here.
- Played 4 seasons in the midfield at Messiah University winning three MAC Commonwealth titles in 2018, 2019, and 2021. Won the 2019 NCAA DIII National Title. Set program record for assists in a single game and was on the All MAC Commonwealth Sportsmanship Team.
- Is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.
Support staff
AssistaNT coach
Dr. Sara White PT, DPT, CSCS, Cert DN
Sara White joined the Penn State Harrisburg Women's Soccer Coaching Staff in the Spring of 2025. Her role will consist of injury prevention, monitoring of GPS/Hear Rate Data and physical screening of the players within the program.
Sara completed her academic pursuits at Lebanon Valley College, where she earned both her Bachelor's in Exercise Science and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. During her studies, Sara completed her final clinical rotation with True Sports, providing her with valuable hands-on experience in a practical setting. Since then, she has worked with a variety of collegiate athletes, addressing various sports-related injuries and conditions.
This experience has allowed her to apply her academic knowledge to real-world situations, enhancing her skills as a physical therapist. Sara is also a Physical Therapist at True Sports since January of 2023. Sara has developed a particular interest in treating ligament tears and knee injuries. This specialization is influenced by her personal history with similar injuries, allowing her to empathize with her patients and understand the intricacies of their rehabilitation process.
As an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Sara is committed to continuous learning and professional development. She regularly attends strength and conditioning conferences to stay updated with new information and studies, ensuring that she provides the best possible care to her patients based on current evidence-based practices.
Our CampuS
Things to know about Penn State Harrisburg:
- There are nearly 5,000 students currently enrolled at Penn State Harrisburg.
- Penn State Harrisburg offers more than 75 Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degree programs.
- The college's academic units are divided into five schools:
- Behavioral Sciences and Education
- Business Administration
- Humanities
- Public Affairs
- Science, Engineering, and Technology
- There are 17 NCAA DIII athletic teams in addition to club sports and intramurals.
- There are about 90 clubs and organizations on campus; making it easy for students to get invovled!
- Scholarships are awarded to incoming and returning students. About 80% of Penn State Harrisburg students receive some sort of financial aid.
- Penn State is known for having the largest alumni network in the country. Currently, there are 700,000+ alumni with a Penn State degree.
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Player Testimonials
Abby Frew
"I chose Penn State Harrisburg because of the great coaching staff and the people within the team. Although I didn't know much about the team and school before coming here, I would say that I wouldn't change a thing. The people you meet here and on the team make the experience so special."
Kylie Yap
"I chose Penn State Harrisburg because I knew from the beginning it was the perfect fit for me. The competitive yet welcoming environment made by the coaching staff and players was something I knew I had to be a part of. Getting to play the sport I love alongside the best girls is something I'll never get tired of. I'm also challenged both on and off the field, which has allowed me to grow significantly as both a player and person. It's everything I've ever looked for in a college experience."
Mackenzie Mowery
"I chose to play at Penn State Harrisburg in order to have a rewarding college experience both academically and athletically. I am getting an extraordinary education while being able to compete. The team had such a welcoming atmosphere and the coaching staff made the decision super easy for me. Not only do I get to perform at a high level on a daily basis all throughout the year. I also have time to maintain good grades, study, and participate in student activities."
Ava Myers
"I chose to play for the Penn State Harrisburg Women's Soccer Program because of how the coaching staff cares about my development as a person and player, and the competitive style of play and training environment attracted me as well to the program. Last, the environment is one that wants to see the team and players succeed at the highest level both on and off the field."
Kara Slavin
"As soon as I visited with the Penn State Harrisburg Women's Soccer Program and met the team and coaches it was an easy decision picking to go here. The team chemistry was special and something I knew I wanted to be a part of. Also the staff and the way they run the program and continue to try and make it the best place to play soccer is very unique and special and something I love being a part of."
Ciera Frick
"I chose Penn State Harrisburg Women's Soccer to continue playing soccer for a competitive team that competes for conference championships and opportunities to play in the NCAA Tournament. I also wanted to play for a program that shares the same values as me. The university also has a lot to offer academically, and has the biggest alumni network in the country which will help with my future endeavors. Im excited to continue to grow as a person and player here."
Olivia Sgrignioli
"I chose Penn State Harrisburg Women's Soccer because the atmosphere felt like home from the moment I connected with the coaches and players. Everyone's passionate, hardworking, and genuinely supportive, which really stood out to me. I want to be a part of a team that pushes each other to be better every day, both on and off the field. I am excited to grow here not just as a player, but as a person."
Janae Swartz
"I chose Penn State Harrisburg Women's Soccer to continue my career playing soccer at a competitive and high level and competing for championships. The program's focus on team work and constant improvement matched exactly what I was looking for and like a perfect fit. Academically the programs align with my career goals and felt like a perfect home for me."
Ella Shirk
"I chose Penn State Harrisburg because I love the atmosphere it offers. Everyone is so kind, supportive, and fun to be around. The team has the perfect balance between working hard, being competitive while also having a fun time, which makes a good environment to be in. It's a place that encourages both personal growth and teamwork, and it also offers a great education that sets students up for success on and off the field. Overall it just feels like the perfect fit for me."
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