LACEY, WA — Saint Martin's University is excited to announce the appointment of Scott Ford as the new head coach of the women's soccer program. 

Interim Athletic Director Theresa Hanson believes that Ford will be a great addition to both the program and the broader campus community:

"We are thrilled to welcome Scott as our new head coach for women's soccer.  With a proven track record of success, leadership, and a deep commitment to developing student-athletes both on and off the pitch, Coach Ford is the perfect fit for our program. His dedication to excellence aligns perfectly with our values at Saint Martin's University, and we are confident that under his guidance, our women's soccer program will continue to thrive academically, athletically, and personally."

Ford was most notably an assistant coach for the Pacific Lutheran women's soccer program from 2018-2025, during which he helped spearhead recruiting efforts and coached dozens of student-athletes?. During his time with the Lutes, he was a part of one of the best women's soccer programs in the country, amassing an 88-18-11 record over six years, a handful of Northwest Conference titles, and four NCAA Tournament appearances.

Outside of college, Ford has done extensive work with Washington Premier since 2016, with his current role as the head coach of the G08 & G11 ECNL teams. He also was named the head coach of the Tacoma Galaxy USL W League in 2024 and was the head coach of the Seattle Sounders Women from 2018-2020. Beyond his recent experience, Ford boasts over 15 total years of coaching experience, with deep ties to the Pacific Northwest and the greater Puget Sound area, making him a great fit in Lacey.

Coach Ford exclaimed his excitement towards the new opportunity:

"It's a privilege to be named head women's soccer coach for Saint Martin's University. I'd like to thank President Brownsberger, interim athletic director Theresa Hanson, and the women's soccer search committee for believing in me and presenting me with this fantastic opportunity to serve Saint Martin's University. This is a special place with so much history. I very much look forward to working with the players and beginning this new era for Saint Marti'ns University women's soccer. It's an honor to be part of the Saints community!"

Ford will begin his duties on Monday, March 31st.