NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State University Athletics Director Kyle Brennan has announced the resignation of Head Soccer Coach Brad Silvey. Silvey is moving on to pursue new opportunities and to focus on family.
"I'd like to thank Brad for his dedication to our soccer program and to the department as a whole over the past five seasons," ISU Director of Athletics Kyle Brennan said. "I wish him and his family all the best in the future."
Silvey was named head coach of the team in December 2016 after spending two seasons as an assistant coach for the Redbirds. He closes his five seasons as head coach with a 41-41-8 overall mark and a 19-15-3 record in Missouri Valley Conference action.
"After much prayer, thought, and consideration, my family and I have made the decision to step away from collegiate athletics and to pursue professional opportunities closer to family," Silvey said. "It has been my great honor and privilege to represent the Redbird soccer program for the past seven years. The relationships that have been forged, the successes that have been earned and celebrated, and the many challenges that have been overcome all collide into a memorable experience that I will always treasure. I wish this amazing program nothing but success in the years to come."
The search for a new head soccer coach will begin immediately.
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