Melanie Chandler, who spent the 2022 season as the women’s soccer head coach at Schreiner University, was hired as an assistant coach with The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley women’s team on April 3, 2023.

Chandler joined the staff at Schreiner following the 2021-22 season and was named the head coach on May 5, 2022. Last season, Chandler guided Schreiner to a 6-8-4 record including a 5-5-4 record in Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference play.

Prior to her time at Schreiner, Chandler spent four seasons (2018-21) at Waldorf University as an assistant coach.

Chandler, a native of Kapolei, Hawaii, played her collegiate career at Waldorf where she appeared in 49 matches over three seasons (2013-15). Throughout her career, Chandler scored eight goals and recorded seven assists. 

Chandler earned her bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Colorado Mesa University in 2017 and earned her master’s in organizational leadership with a focus in sports management from Waldorf in 2020. 

Chandler is certified through the National Sports Performance Association (NSPA) as a speed & agility coach, holds a USSF D License and a USC Level 3 Goalkeeping Diploma.