Staff Coach
Sara Maleski
Licenses & Certifications:
Grassroots Soccer Certified | KIDSAFE Certified
Current Coaching Roles:
Head Coach for U13 Girls and U14/U15 Girls
Coaching Experience:
- 2 years coaching with CSA Jr. Academy and travel teams
- 2 years as Goalkeeping Coach for Rankin Soccer Club (Brandon, MS)
- 2023 NIKE Goalkeeper Coach at North Greenville University
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Physical and Health Education, Mississippi College
Playing Experience:
Sara is a Saint Charles, IL native who played four years at CSA, becoming the first female player in the club’s history to sign a collegiate soccer commitment. A varsity standout at St. Charles North High School, she was named to the Kane County All-Area Team and earned Defensive MVP honors.
She went on to play four years of NCAA Division II soccer at Mississippi College as the starting goalkeeper. During her collegiate career, she was named Gulf South Conference All-Tournament Goalkeeper and posted the second-highest save percentage in the conference.
Sara also competed for two seasons in the Women’s Premier Soccer League (WPSL) with the Chicago Kics.
Collegiate Stats Highlights:
- Save Percentage: 80.7% (5th in program history)
- Goals Allowed Average: 0.74 (3rd in program history)