November 6, 2014

BLUFFTON, Ohio - Bluffton University is searching for a head women's soccer coach in preparation for hiring, for the first time, full-time head coaches for both its men's and women's soccer programs.

"This is a very exciting time to invest in full-time head coaches for our soccer programs," said Bluffton Athletics Director Phill Talavinia. "By having a head coach for each team, our goal is to see increased recruitment success and on-the-field success for both programs."

While the formal search for a head women's coach begins, Patrick (Rick) Nussbaum—the current head coach of both Bluffton teams—has been invited to continue as the men's head coach. Both coaching positions will also have teaching responsibilities in the university's health, fitness and sport science academic department.

Nussbaum, who will remain head coach of both programs until Dec. 31, was named interim head coach in spring 2010, and then head coach in November 2010.

The search for the women's soccer head coach will begin immediately with the goal of having an appointment in January.

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