Disappointing and a little surprising. Shepherd was the first full time coach in the team's history. When I played for the Dinos, our coach was only part time and we only trained from August to the end of season. Shepherd brought a different dynamic to the team and was really emphasizing the importance of infusing a year-around program. The Dinos have always hovered in the middle of the pack in terms of results and player success. That'll likely take a hit with this news.
I really thought CIS women's soccer was headed in the right direction the last few years. The UBC Thunderbirds just hired Andrea Neil as their head coach in January, which is an amazing hire considering Neil's impressive resume.
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