She has never been a head coach before, but that’s okay.
Every dog has their day or perhaps I should say owl, which is more fitting.
I’ve yet to meet or speak with Becks (as many call her), however, here’s what I do know about the former Chelsea
The 31-year old garners oodles of knowledge after coaching the Owls for the last four years under esteemed coach Rob King.
Before that, she spent three seasons in the professional women’s ranks. She played two seasons with the Atlanta Silverbacks, where she helped guide the team to division titles in back-to-back seasons.
Then in 2010, after one season with the inaugural Atlanta Beat franchise, Nolin called it quits from the pros to begin her career on the sidelines.
Nolin returned to her alma mater to coach in 2009. Nolin was a four-year starter and team captain for the Owls (2003-2006). KSU won the Division II national championship in 2003.
She is a proven player, who has been coached by some of the best, and most importantly, she’s a winner.
The latest acquisition comes two months after Coach Mel Heinz skip town to pursue a different, more lucrative career path. Heinz serves as manger of sales and accounting for her brother’s expanding business now.
Luckily for new coach Nolin, Heinz left the team in a bright place for her successor.
The bar has been set by Heinz, who led VSU to the national tournament twice in three seasons, and will only get higher.
With the return of a strong senior group including Abbi Edwards, Deysla Reyes, Blakely McClellan, Karly Lentz and goalkeeper Olivia Mills, the Blazers undoubtedly again will be a contending team in the Gulf South Conference.
So who’s ready? I sure am.
