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William Smith Soccer Coaching Legend Announces Retirement
Wilbur led Herons to 657 wins, 12 Final Fours, 6 Finals and 2 National Titles


JANUARY 24, 2025 | composed by STEVE ULRICH
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1. William Smith Soccer Coaching Legend Announces Retirement

by Ken DeBolt, Hobart and William Smith Colleges
“All good things must come to an end, but truly great runs seem like they'll go on forever.
William Smith Head Soccer Coach Aliceann Wilber P'13, L.H.D. '22 has announced the 2024 season was her final one at the helm of the program she built from the ground up. It was her 44th season (45th year) leading the Herons.
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Since coaching the Herons' first varsity contest in 1980, Wilber has led William Smith to 657 wins - more than any active coach in NCAA women's soccer. She has guided the Herons to the NCAA Division III women's soccer tournament a record 34 times, including an active streak of 17 consecutive bids. The Herons have advanced to the national semifinals 12 times and played in the national championship match six times, capturing the 1988 and 2013 national championships.”

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