Following a vigorous three-week search, Jim Weaver, Virginia Tech director of athletics, announced current associate head coach Charles Adair will be the new head coach for the Hokie women’s soccer team.
“I believe that coach Adair will continue the positive momentum of our women’s soccer program,” Weaver said.
Adair has been with the Hokie program since 2005 and was former coach Kelly Cagle’s right-hand man until she stepped down from the position on Nov. 15.
In addition to the six seasons with the Hokie program, Adair’s resume includes two years as associate head coach at UC-Santa Barbara and two years as the an assistant coach for San Diego’s men’s team.
Throghout his time coaching, he has been involved in all aspects of running a team, such as recruiting, coaching, scouting and player management.
Before coaching, Adair had an extensive playing career, playing 10 seasons (1993-2003) for 10 different teams — most of which were in the MLS.
A first round draft pick of the San Diego Shocker and Wichita Wings, Adair spent three years at the University of San Diego after spending his freshman year at San Diego State.
Adair will take over a program that has made the NCAA tournament three years in a row and is considered by most as on the rise.
A version of this article appeared in the Dec 8 issue of the Collegiate Times.
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