Springfield College Director of Athletics, Dr. Craig Poisson, is pleased to announce that Dr. Kristin Cannon G'12 has been named the head women's soccer coach and assistant professor of physical education at Springfield College.
A graduate of Assumption College, Cannon is no stranger to Alden Street as she earned a Masters degree from Springfield College and spent time as graduate assistant with the women's soccer program from 2010-12.
"Dr. Cannon possesses an impressive and extensive soccer background having served in numerous capacities at a variety of levels, ranging from prep school to NCAA Division III and Division I institutions," said Poisson. "Kristin's soccer experiences, coupled with her teaching and administrative skill sets, fit our teacher-coach model hand in glove. I look forward to having Coach Cannon on the sidelines guiding the growth and development of our young women on the pitch."
Cannon returns to Springfield with a wealth of coaching and administrative experience as she has held positions at the Division I, II, and III levels, including stops at Johnson State, LIU-Brooklyn, Xavier, and Cincinnati. Most recently, Cannon has served as the Director of Athletics and Head Girls' Soccer Coach at Poly Prep Country Day School in Brooklyn, N.Y.
"I am beyond thrilled to be back on Alden Street. As a proud graduate school alumnae, having this opportunity to teach and coach at Springfield College is a privilege. I am eager to begin working with our student-athletes and build on the tradition of the women's soccer program and live the Humanics philosophy every day." said Cannon. " I would like to thank President Mary-Beth Cooper, Craig Poisson, Sue Guyer, Steven Groccia, and the entire search committee, as well as every coach and player I have learned with and from during my career. There are too many to list but you are all on this journey with me," said Cannon. "Springfield College is a special place because of its people and mission, and I look forward to being an active member of the community every day."
Cannon will take over a Springfield College women's soccer program that has a storied history of success and will become just the sixth head coach in the program's history.
