Vermont State University Lyndon named Samantha Valentine '22 as its Head Women's Soccer Coach in August of 2023.  Valentine succeeded Ben Arsenault, who stepped down after leading the program for the past three years.

Valentine graduated from Northern Vermont University-Lyndon in May of 2022 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Outdoor Education, Leadership, & Tourism with a concentration in Adventure Education.  She was a forward on the Hornet soccer team in 2021, and also played softball for the Hornets in 2022.  Valentine finished her degree with a 3.98 grade point average and was a multi-time Dean's and President's List honoree.  She was also named to the North Atlantic Conference All-Academic Team.

Valentine transferred to Lyndon from Albertus Magnus College in the spring of 2019, after playing two seasons for the Falcons.  She played in 26 games at Albertus, scoring two goals in her sophomore season.  She was named her team's Most Improved Player and was named to the Great Northeast Conference Sportsmanship Team and the All-Academic Team.

Valentine has coached soccer, gymnastics, skiing, and biking in the Lyndonville area.  She is a 2017 graduate of Lyndon Institute.

Valentine will make her coaching debut this Saturday when Lyndon opens the 2023 season with a non-conference matchup against Paul Smith's College.  Kickoff is scheduled for noon.