Michele Canning is entering her fourth season as an assistant coach for the Red Storm. As a member of head coach Ian Stone's staff since 2004, Canning has been a part of successful Red Storm squads, including last year's team that won a school record five BIG EAST contests. Canning came to St. John's after three seasons as an assistant coach at Seton Hall, where she was also a standout on the Pirates' women's soccer team from 1994-98. Prior to her time coaching at Seton Hall, Canning served for one season as an assistant at Florida Atlantic University. She also served as the Assistant Director of Coaching Services for the Long Island Lady Riders, members of the W-league, where she assisted in coaching, training and directing the Lady Riders' camps. In 2004, she was a part of the Region I Camp staff, and in 2005 served as an assistant coach for the Eastern New York Olympic Development Under-17 team. Canning began her coaching career with the New Jersey Olympic Development Program (ODP) Under-19 team. She then coached with the Long Island Junior Soccer League, working as head coach for the Under-15 Girls Team. In 1994, she entered Seton Hall and was a member of the inaugural women's soccer team. She finished her career tied for fifth in scoring (21 points) and goals (8), including the program's first-ever goal. Canning has an Advanced National Coaching Diploma from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA).
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