ELON, N.C. -- Elon University today announced that Chris Webb has accepted the Phoenix women's soccer head coaching position. Webb comes to Elon after serving as an assistant at East Carolina University for the past five seasons.

In her time with the Pirates, Webb helped to guide the program to a fourth place Conference USA finish in 2004. Webb assisted in all aspects of the East Carolina program Prior to joining the ECU staff, Webb served as both an assistant and interim head coach at Campbell University from 1998-2000. She also led the Campbell JV squad during that time as well.

Webb began her collegiate coaching career at North Carolina Wesleyan, her alma mater, in 1996. She remained at N.C. Wesleyan until taking the position at Campbell.

Since December 2002, Webb has assisted with the Under-15 North Carolina ODP team. She also coached the Greenville Stars club team.

A 1996 graduate of North Carolina Wesleyan, Webb holds a bachelor's degree in justice and public policy. She earned her masters of education from Campbell in December 2001.

Webb was a four-year starter at N.C. Wesleyan and helped lead the team to four NCAA Division III National Tournaments, including an appearance in the 1994 NCAA Division III Final Four. A four-time NSCAA All-South Region and All-Dixie Conference choice, Webb left the school as the program's all-time leader in both goals and points.

"I am very excited to lead this wonderful program," stated Webb. "I feel like there is a lot of potential here. Elon is a strong academic school with a beautiful campus.

"I would like to thank Rob Donnenwirth and ECU for the opportunities they provided me."

Dr. Alan White, director of athletics, added, "We are very pleased to have Coach Webb join our staff here at Elon. We feel that she will keep moving our program in the right direction and keep us competitive in the Southern Conference."

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