Claire McLain (Ph # - 280-4408)

Claire graduated from Oneida High School in 1996.  She is entering her sixth season as head coach of the Lady Pioneer soccer team at Utica College. 

Claire played soccer at the University of New England, where she earned the Coaches Award in 1998 and 1999, and the title of Team Captain in 1999. The Oneida, NY native spent three seasons as the Odyssey Sport head soccer coach (Maine) where her team won the Maine State Cup two years in a row.  Claire also spent two seasons as an assistant women's soccer coach at her alma mater.  A 2000 graduate of the University of New England, McLain earned a bachelor's degree in exercise physiology.

She guided the 2005 Pioneers to the NYSWCAA Championship and a bid into the ECAC Tournament.  UC lost only one home contest in 2005, closing out the season 9-1 overall against visiting opponents.  She has compiled a 30-20-5 record over the past three seasons.

Claire is the Director of Coaching for the Odyssey Club in addition to Head coach for the U14 Girls team.