Former UNCW women's soccer standout Megan Novak was named as an assistant women's soccer coach at her alma mater in January, 2015.
A 2011 graduate of UNCW with a bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Novak returns to the Port City after spending the previous three seasons as an assistant coach at American University.
As an assistant coach at American, Novak guided the Eagles to a pair of berths in the Patriot League semifinals. In 2013, they posted a 4-4-1 record in league play while compiling a 4-2-1 conference mark in 2012.
Prior to joining the Eagles' staff, the College Park, Md. Native spent one season as a volunteer assistant coach at Providence College and helped the Friars reach the quarterfinals of the BIG EAST Tournament.
A four-year starter for Cairney at UNCW, Novak helped the Seahawks win their first CAA championship and earn their first-ever appearance in the NCAA Tournament in 2009. She was a two-time team captain and earned All-CAA notice twice. A third team NSCAA All-Region selection in 2009, Novak was awarded the 2011 UNCW Chancellor's Cup for overall academic and athletic experience.
