Centre alumnus Jay Hoffman (265-70-27) has been the head coach of Colonels women's soccer since the 2004 season. A 1996 graduate of Centre College, Hoffman has led the program to conference, regional and national success.

Highlights of Hoffman’s tenure include ten consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances (2011-present), ten straight Southern Athletic Association titles (2012-present) and a 2015 NCAA Final Four run.

During the COVID-shortened 2021 spring season, Hoffman guided the Colonels to their highest ever ranking, as they ended the regular season ranked no. 2 in the nation, with the lone loss of the year coming against Division I Western Kentucky.

In 2018 and 2019 Centre completed the first and second ever undefeated and untied regular seasons in program history. The Colonels went 42-1-1 overall across 2018 and 2019, and a pristine 14-0 in-conference, marking the program’s sixth and seventh SAA regular season titles since the league began in 2012. They finished undefeated during both regular seasons - doubling down on the historic 2018 season by repeating the feat in 2019.

Hoffman mentored a host of highly-touted individuals during the recent stretch. In 2018, he coached three All-Americans in Jessie Turner, Averi Faulk and Alana Hughes. He was named SAA Coach of the Year for his efforts, while Turner (Defensive POY), Hughes (Offensive POY) and Cameron Zak (Newcomer) each garnered major conference honors. In 2019, Hughes and Turner repeated as All-Americans and conference Players of the Year, and Hoffman gathered another SAA Coach of the Year award.

Undoubtedly the best season in program history came in 2015, when the Colonels advanced to the NCAA Final Four for the first time ever while winning a record 21 matches. That remarkable season came on the heels of a NCAA Elite Eight appearance in 2014.

A big player during those runs for Hoffman was Destinie Graves, the program’s first-ever two-time First Team All-American (2015 & 2016). Graves, a two-time SAA Offensive Player of the Year, set the single-season goals record with 27 in 2015.

Hoffman himself has garnered several accolades, including conference and regional Coach of the Year honors.

Coach Hoffman lives in Danville, Ky. with his wife Laura and his daughters Kate and Rebecca. As well as being head coach for the Colonels, Coach Hoffman also coordinates the transportation for all of the athletics at Centre.

Year-by-year highlights from Hoffman’s tenure are listed below:

2021 (17-2-2)

- Tenth consecutive NCAA Tournament bid: NCAA Sweet 16

- SAA Regular Season Champions

- All-American: Cameron Zak

- Five United Soccer Coaches All-Region selections

- SAA Coach of the Year

- SAA Major Award Winners: Cameron Zak (Defensive POY), EJ Bryant (Newcomer)

- 11 All-SAA Selections

- Cameron Zak named SAA Woman of the Year

2020* (10-1-1)

- SAA Regular Season Champions

- SAA Tournament Champions

- Finished season ranked 2nd in United Soccer Coaches Poll

- Scholar All-American: Cameron Zak

- Scholar All-Region: Kristin Dean, Gabrielle Gilkison

- United Soccer Coaches Award of Distinction: Kristin Dean, Gabrielle Gilkison, Sarah Stodghill

- SAA Coach of the Year

- SAA Major Award Winners: Mills Mullen (Offensive POY), Cameron Zak (Defensive POY)

- Kristin Dean named SAA Woman of the Year

2019 (21-0-1)

- Ninth consecutive NCAA Tournament bid

- SAA Regular Season Champions

- SAA Tournament Champions

- Completed third straight 7-0 SAA slate, second ever undefeated and untied regular season (18-0)

- Two NCAA statistical national championships: Goals/game (4.45), Winning Pct. (.977)

- Two All-Americans: Jessie Turner, Alana Hughes

- Five United Soccer Coaches (formerly NSCAA) All-Region selections

- Named United Soccer Coaches South Atlantic Staff of the Year

- SAA Major Award Winners: Jay Hoffman (Coach), Jessie Turner (Defensive POY), Alana Hughes (Offensive POY)

- 12 All-SAA selections

- Two United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division III Scholar All-South Region: Jessie Turner (Also Scholar All-American), Kristin Dean

2018 (21-1)

- Eighth consecutive NCAA Tournament bid

- SAA Regular Season Champions

- SAA Tournament Champions

- Completed second straight 7-0 SAA slate, first ever undefeated and untied regular season (16-0)

- Tied with Wash-U for best winning percentage in NCAA Division III (.955)

- Three All-Americans: Jessie Turner, Averi Faulk, Alana Hughes

- Five United Soccer Coaches (formerly NSCAA) All-Region selections

- SAA Major Award Winners: Jay Hoffman (Coach), Jessie Turner (Defensive POY), Alana Hughes (Offensive POY), Cameron Zak (Newcomer)

- 11 All-SAA selections

2017 (15-4-2)

- Seventh consecutive NCAA Tournament bid

- SAA Regular Season Champions

- SAA Tournament Champions

- Completed second straight 7-0 SAA slate

- Eight All-SAA selections

- SAA Defender of the Year: Jessie Turner

- Four United Soccer Coaches (formerly NSCAA) All-Region selections

2016 (19-1-3)

- Sixth consecutive NCAA Tournament bid

- SAA Regular Season Champions

- SAA Tournament Champions

- Perfect 7-0 SAA slate

- SAA Coach of the Year

- NSCAA Regional Coaching Staff of the Year

-11 All-SAA selections

- SAA Offensive Player of the Year: Destinie Graves

- Four NSCAA All-Region selections

- NSCAA First Team All-American: Destinie Graves

- NSCAA Scholar All-Region: Olivia Alford

- Ranked #18 by NSCAA in final poll 

2015 (21-2-1)

- Best finish in program history: NCAA Final Four

- Fifth consecutive NCAA Tournament bid

- SAA Regular Season Champions

- SAA Tournament Champions

- Nine All-SAA selections

- SAA Offensive Player of the Year: Destinie Graves

- SAA Defensive Player of the Year: Tori Dillard

- Four NSCAA All-Region selections

- NSCAA and D3soccer.com All-Americans: Destinie Graves and Tori Dillard

- Centre Athletics Female Student-Athlete of the Year: Alex Combs

- Ranked #4 by NSCAA in final poll (highest ever finish)

2014 (16-6-3)

- Fourth consecutive NCAA Tournament bid

- NCAA Elite Eight

- SAA Tournament Champions

- 10 All-SAA selections

- SAA Newcomer of the Year: Destinie Graves

- SAA Defensive Player of the Year: Tori Dillard

- One NSCAA All-Region selection

- Named Head Coach of USA D3 Soccer Select team on Brazil tour

- Ranked #15 by NSCAA in final poll

2013 (16-5-2)

- Third consecutive NCAA Tournament bid

- SAA Regular Season Champions

- SAA Tournament Champions

- Three NSCAA All-Region selections

- Nine All-SAA selections

- Two NSCAA Scholar All-Region selections

2012 (20-2)

- Second consecutive NCAA Tournament bid

- SAA Regular Season Champions (conference’s inaugural season)

- SAA Tournament Champions

- SAA Coach of the Year

- 11 All-SAA selections

- SAA Defensive Player of the Year: Amy Hebbeler

- SAA Newcomer of the Year: Alex Combs

- Five NSCAA All-Region selections

- Two D3soccer.com All-Americans: Rachel Brannen and Amy Hebbeler

- NSCAA Second Team All-American: Rachel Brannen

- NSCAA Scholar All-American: Rachel Brannen

- NSCAA College Team Academic Award

- Centre Athletics Female Student-Athlete of the Year: Rachel Brannen

2011 (14-5-3)

- NCAA Tournament bid

- First-ever NCAA Tournament victory

- SCAC Tournament Runners-Up

- Eight All-SCAC selections

- SCAC Defensive Player of the Year: Amy Hebbeler

- Two NSCAA All-Region selections

- Two NSCAA Scholar All-Region selections

- Ranked #24 by NSCAA in final poll

2010 (15-4)

- SCAC Regular Season Runners-Up

- Five All-SCAC selections

- Two NSCAA All-Region selections

- Ranked #14 by NSCAA

2009 (12-4-4)

- SCAC Third Place regular season finish

- Six All-SCAC selections

- Two NSCAA All-Region selections

- CoSIDA Academic All-District selection: Rosie McAuley

2008 (12-6-2)

- SCAC Second Place regular season finish

- First-ever NCAA Tournament appearance

- Seven All-SCAC selections

- SCAC Player of the Year: Allison Terry

- NSCAA Second Team All-American: Erin Menard

- NSCAA Scholar All-American: Erin Menard

- Two NSCAA All-Region selections

- CoSIDA Academic All-America selection: Kate Anderson

- Two CoSIDA Academic All-District selections

2007 (11-6-1)

- SCAC Fourth Place regular season finish

- Four All-SCAC selections

- SCAC Defensive Player of the Year: Kate Anderson

- NSCAA Scholar All-Region: Erin Menard

- Two D3Kicks.com All-Region selections

- CoSIDA Academic All-District selection: Kate Anderson

2006 (14-5)

- SCAC Third Place regular season finish

- Four All-SCAC selections

- Two All-Region selections

2005 (10-8)

- SCAC Seventh Place regular season finish

- Three All-SCAC selections

- One All-Region selection: Erin Menard

2004 (3-8-3)

- SCAC Seventh Place regular season finish

- Three All-SCAC selections

Season

 Record            

Notable

2022

16-3-2

Eleventh consecutive NCAA Tournament bid, SAA Tournament Champions 

2021

17-2-2

Tenth consecutive NCAA Tournament bid: NCAA Sweet 16, SAA Regular Season Champions, SAA Coach of the Year

2020

10-1-1

SAA Regular Season Champions, SAA Tournament Champions, SAA Coach of the Year, *Season shortened due to pandemic*

2019

21-0-1

Ninth consecutive NCAA Tournament bid, SAA Regular Season Champions, SAA Tournament Champions, Completed fourth straight 7-0 SAA slate, second ever undefeated and untied regular season (18-0), Two NCAA statistical national championships: Goals/game (4.45), Winning Pct. (.977), SAA Coach of the Year

2018

21-1-0

Eighth consecutive NCAA Tournament bid, SAA Regular Season Champions, SAA Tournament Champions, Completed third straight 7-0 SAA slate, first ever undefeated and untied regular season (16-0), Tied with Wash-U for best winning percentage in NCAA Division III (.955), SAA Coach of the Year

2017

15-4-2

Seventh consecutive NCAA Tournament bid, SAA Regular Season Champions, SAA Tournament Champions, Completed second straight 7-0 SAA slate

2016

19-1-3

Sixth consecutive NCAA Tournament bid, SAA Regular Season Champions, SAA Tournament Champions, Perfect 7-0 SAA slate, SAA Coach of the Year, NSCAA Regional Coaching Staff of the Year

2015

21-2-1

Best finish in program history: NCAA Final Four, Fifth consecutive NCAA Tournament bid, SAA Regular Season Champions, SAA Tournament Champions, Ranked #4 by NSCAA in final poll (highest ever finish)

2014

16-6-3

Fourth consecutive NCAA Tournament bid, NCAA Elite Eight, SAA Tournament Champions, Named Head Coach of USA D3 Soccer Select team on Brazil tour

2013

16-5-2

Third consecutive NCAA Tournament bid, SAA Regular Season Champions, SAA Tournament Champions

2012

20-2-0

First year in the SAA, Second consecutive NCAA Tournament bid, SAA Regular Season Champions, SAA Tournament Champions, SAA Coach of the Year

2011

14-5-3

NCAA Tournament bid, First-ever NCAA Tournament victory

2010

15-4-0

2009

12-4-4

2008

12-6-2

First-ever NCAA Tournament appearance

2007

11-6-1

2006

14-5-0

2005

10-8-0

2004

3-8-3

19 seasons   

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