Tambi Steps Down after Seven Seasons at the Helm
11/11/2013 12:00:00 AM | Women's Soccer
Nov. 11, 2013
SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. - Seton Hall head coach Kazbek Tambi has announced he will be stepping down following his seventh season leading the Pirates' women's soccer program. Tambi leaves his position after a total of 16 years of dedicated service to the University to focus on local soccer projects including his role as a Director at World Class FC, and to spend more time with his three young children.
"Kazbek has represented Seton Hall University and its women's soccer program with great honor and dedication," said Director of Athletics Patrick Lyons. "He is a true professional who has served as a mentor to many student-athletes over his career. We wish Coach Tambi well and thank him for his long time commitment to the University."
Tambi, a former U.S. Olympic team player, was promoted to head coach of the women's soccer program in 2007 after serving nine seasons as an assistant coach on the Seton Hall men's soccer staff. He also worked as the Under-17 U.S. Women's National Team Head Coach, leading his team to the championship game at the 2008 U17 World Cup in New Zealand. In his seven seasons with the women's team, the Pirates compiled 46 wins, including 18 in the BIG EAST highlighted by a second round appearance in the 2011 BIG EAST Tournament. Tambi was just the second head coach in Seton Hall women's soccer history, succeeding Betty Ann Kempf-Townsley.
"I have thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to play a part in the development of so many great student-athletes at Seton Hall over the last 16 years. I look forward to continue in the development of youth soccer players and will continue to be a big supporter and fan of Seton Hall Athletics," said Tambi.
The Pirates also excelled academically under Tambi most recently having 19 student-athletes earn BIG EAST Academic All-Star recognition in 2012, as well as a Team Academic Award from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA).
A national search for his successor will begin immediately.
