Tony Amato Resigns Rollins Women’s Soccer Post

WINTER PARK, Fla. (March 23, 2010) – After leading Rollins women’s soccer to national prominence, Tars head coach Tony Amato has resigned to take over the women’s soccer program at Stephen F. Austin University, it was announced on Tuesday.
“We cannot thank Tony enough for his love and service to Rollins and building the women’s soccer program to where it is today,” said Director of Athletics Pennie Parker. “As a student-athlete, graduate and coach at Rollins, Tony exemplified all of the values, commitment and dedication that we expect from our students and staff. He will be missed, but we wish him nothing but success at SFA and throughout his career.”

Assistant coach Alicia Milyak will lead the team through its spring season while a national search is conducted for the next head coach.
“It was a very tough decision to leave Rollins because of the love I have for the institution, the program, and the girls,” said Amato. “I am extremely proud of what we were able to accomplish the past seven seasons, and am excited to see the team go even further next year.” more