ANDERSON, S.C. – Anderson University women's soccer head coach Sarah Jacobs has announced the hiring of Stephanie Cradduck as the team's new assistant coach, announced by Jacob's on Monday.

"I am excited for Stephanie to join our coaching staff", said Jacobs. "She brings great experience and will enhance our efforts with recruiting and player development. She also has a high knowledge of the game that will continue to push our team toward achieving our goals. Steph will be a great asset to our program, and I look forward to working with her."

Prior to joining Jacob's staff, Cradduck was the assistant women's soccer coach at Ohio Christian University for the 2018 and 2019 season.

Cradduck graduated from Cedarville University with a degree in BA Adolescent and Young Adult Social Studies Education with a minor in Bible. Following her undergraduate work, Cradduck earned a master's degree in Business Administration from Cedarville. She is currently working on a Master of Arts in Leadership from Ohio Christian University with an anticipated completion date of March 2020.

While at Cedarville, Cradduck was a three-year member of the women's soccer team. She earned Great Midwest Athletic Conference Second Team honors in 2017. Academically, Cradduck was an Academic All-Ohio First Team selection (2017), Great Midwest Academic Team and was named the National Christian College Athletic Association Scholar-Athlete.

Upon graduation, Cradduck played the 2017-18 season with the Cincinnati Sirens, a member of the Women's Premier Soccer League.

Cradduck is certified as a United Soccer Coaches Goalkeeping Level 1 Diploma and hold a US Soccer National F License.

Anderson will begin its spring schedule on Thursday. Kick-off versus Limestone is slated for 6:30 pm at Trojan Stadium.