Elon University Athletics

A LOOK AT ELON
Location	Elon, North Carolina
Enrollment	6,991 | 6,196 undergrad
Founded	1889
President	Dr. Connie Ledoux Book
Director of Athletics	Dave Blank
Faculty Athletics Rep	Dr. Eric Hall
Nickname / Mascot	Phoenix
Colors	Maroon and Gold (Branding Information)
Affiliations	NCAA Division I | CAA
Twitter	@ElonWSoccer
Instagram	@elonwsoccer
Facebook	Elon Women's Soccer

 

PROGRAM HISTORY
First Year of Soccer	1986 (33rd season in 2019) (First Division I Season: 1999) | 2019 Schedule
Total Number of Games	978
All-Time Record	301-261-56 | Season-by-Season PDF
All-Time Winning Percentage	.487
Winning Seasons	17
.500 seasons	2

 

RUDD FIELD
Address	Bank of America Dr., Elon, N.C., 27244
First Game	Aug. 29, 1999 vs. UNC Wilmington (L, 0-1)
Capacity	625
Largest Crowd	3,348 vs. Clemson | Nov. 21, 2013 (T, 1-1; Advanced 4-1 in PKs)
Playing Surface	Natural Grass
Total Games at Rudd Field	168
Record at Rudd Field	75-72-21 (.446)

 

SOCCER INFORMATION
2018 Record	3-10-4 | Season Statistics | Results
CAA Soccer Record (Finish)	1-7-1 (10th) | 2018 Standings
Postseason	N/A
Letterwinners Returning	22
Letterwinners Lost	8
Newcomers	9

 

HEAD COACHES
Number of Coaches	8
Winningest Coach (by wins)	Chris Neal | 2008-17 | 90-76-31 (.457)
Winningest Coach (by percentage)	Rob Brewer | 1989-93 | 68-28-2 (.694)
Longest Tenure	Chris Neal | 10

 

HEAD COACH NEIL PAYNE
Seasons	2nd as Head Coach | 2018-Pres. | Bio
Elon Record	3-10-4
Overall Collegiate Head Coaching Record	3-10-4
Career Conference Record	1-7-1
Career vs. Non-Conference Opponents	2-3-3
Career vs. Ranked Opponents	0-1
Record at Rudd Field	2-5-1
Record on the Road	1-5-3

   

COACHING STAFF
Head Coach	Neil Payne | 2nd season at Elon
Assistant Coach	Paul Babba | 2nd season at Elon
Volunteer Assistant Coach	Olivia Mills | 1st season at Elon
Athletic Trainer	Amanda Dunens | 4th season at Elon
Strength & Conditioning Coach	John Waters | 2nd season at Elon

 

ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS
Women's Soccer Contact	Jamal Davis
Office Phone	336-278-6865
Email	jdavis84@elon.edu
Standard Mailing Address	2500 Campus Box, Elon, N.C. 27244
Overnight Mailing Address	100 Campus Drive, Elon, N.C. 27244