WINDSOR, Ont. - The St. Clair College Department of Athletics and Recreation is announcing the resignation of women's soccer head coach Steve Vagnini effective immediately.

Vagnini has accepted the position of head coach with the University of Windsor men's soccer program.

Vagnini has spent three seasons as the women's outdoor soccer head coach and four seasons as the indoor coach after being hired in the fall of 2013. Under Steve's leadership the women's soccer programs have turned around significantly and become one of the most consistent and top performing programs in Ontario.

Over three seasons with the outdoor program Vagnini compiled a regular season record of 20-4-4 and a playoff record of 5-4 including a bronze medal in the fall of 2015; St. Clair's first medal in women's outdoor soccer since 1999. For the indoor program he has achieved a record of 20-4-7 at the regional and provincial championships including a gold medal in 2015 and a silver in 2017.

During his time at St. Clair, Vagnini was named OCAA Women's Soccer Coach of the Year in 2014, 2015 and 2016. Steve was honoured as the CCAA Coach of the Year in 2015.

"St. Clair College has been one of my best soccer experiences. The staff, administration, students and athletes were amazing and I can't thank everyone enough for giving me the chance to fulfill my potential at such an amazing academic institution," stated Vagnini.

"We are very sad to be losing Steve Vagnini from our women's soccer program. He has been a huge asset to the athletic department and turned our women's program into one of the best in Ontario. We wish him all the best in his future endeavours and can't thank him enough for all of his time, effort and dedication," stated St. Clair vice president Ron Seguin.

The search for a replacement for the head coach of the women's soccer program will begin immediately.

Source: St. Clair College