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Head Coach: Laurie Kaminski

Laurie Kaminski is in her sixth season with the Lady Lions women's soccer program, including the fourth as the head coach. She is responsible for administering and maintaining all facets of the Lindenwood University women's soccer program including recruiting, scheduling, training, and game management.

In her inaugural season as head coach in 2005, the Lady Lions finished with a 17-3-1 record, including a stretch of 14 undefeated games. The Lady Lions managed to knock off a number of nationally ranked teams while posting their best record since the 2003 season. The Lady Lions also captured the title of the Labor Day Tournament hosted by Cardinal Stritch.

The next season, Kaminski's squad went 9-7-2 overall. Last year, Lindenwood had one of the top defenses in the country and finished the year with a 10-6-2 mark. During Kaminski’s tenure as head coach, the Lady Lions have an overall record of 36-16-5, and have reached the NAIA regional tournament twice.

Prior to the 2005 season, Kaminski was an assistant coach at Lindenwood under head coach Thom Champion. As an assistant, she gained valuable knowledge and experience. She played a significant role in helping guide Lindenwood to the 2003 NAIA National Tournament.

Off the soccer field, Kaminski holds the position of assistant coach with the Lindenwood softball program. She will begin her fifth season with the softball program during the 2009 season.

Before coming to Lindenwood, Kaminski played four years of college soccer at Saint Louis University. Kaminski, a native of St. Louis and a Mehlville High School grad, is a current member of the Scrubs Soccer Club. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Communications with a minor in Marketing from Saint Louis in 2003. In 2004, she earned a master’s degree in Sport Management from Lindenwood.

Coach Kaminski can be reached at .

Brian Mason

Brian Mason begins his second season with the Lady Lions Soccer Program. He will play an important role in the every day training, tactical and technical development, and conditioning of the players. He brings a wealth of experience from various levels of collegiate and competitive soccer.

Mason is a trainer and coach within the J.B. Marine Soccer Club. He has also spent time with the Scott Gallagher Soccer Club as both a player and coach. He held the post of Head Coach at Florissant Valley Community College in St. Louis, Mo. During his time at Florissant Valley Community College, his team earned national top 20 rankings.

Mason also gained valuable experience as the assistant coach with Fontbonne University’s women’s soccer program. In the summer of 2007, he held the position of Assistant Coach with FC St. Louis of the Women’s Premier Soccer League.

Prior to joining the Lindenwood University Women’s Soccer Program, Mason played his college soccer at Forest Park Community College in St. Louis. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science. Mason, a St. Louis native, attended Hazelwood Central.

Coach Mason can be reached at .

Brian Reinhardt

Brian Reinhardt is in first year with Lindenwood. He will assist with the training and development of players, recruiting, and conditioning.

Reinhardt is a trainer and coach with the J.B. Marine Soccer Club. He has been involved in the club soccer scene in the St. Louis area for 10 years. He has held the role of both head coach and trainer for numerous teams within the club. He currently holds a NSCAA National Diploma.

Reinhardt played his college soccer at McKendree. He is currently working towards his Bachelor of Science degree in Fire Science Management through Lindenwood’s LCIE program. The St. Louis native attended Bishop DuBourg High School and is a fire fighter for the Mehlville Fire Department.

Coach Reinhardt can be reached at .