Spalding University Athletics

Head Coach Shilo Rayburn enters his ninth season at the helm of the Spalding women’s soccer program. In his first seven seasons Rayburn has taken the program to a new level making two postseason appearances while compiling a 65-55-6 overall record.

TEAM / STUDENT-ATHLETE HONORS AND ACCOLADES

• CoSIDA Academic All-American: Alyssa Logan (2016)
• SLIAC Offensive Player of the Year: Dee Dee Sliter (2014, 2015)
• SLIAC Newcomer of the Year: Dee Dee Sliter (2013), Baeli Young (2021)
• NSCAA All-Central Region selections: Dee Dee Sliter (2014, 2015, 2016), Demi West (2015)
• 42 SLIAC Academic All-Conference selections
• 30 SLIAC All-Conference selections

SPALDING HIGHLIGHTS

• Guided program to first postseason appearance in 2015
• First Academic All-American in program history
• NSCAA National Diploma, and is in the process of obtaining his USSF “C” license and NSCAA Advanced National Diploma

PRIOR TO SPALDING
Prior to taking the helm of the women’s soccer team, Rayburn served as an assistant coach for both men’s and women’s soccer teams from 2009-2011. In 2009, Rayburn’s first season as an assistant, he helped guide Spalding men’s soccer team to a 12-6 record, and USCAA National semifinal showing. During his tenure as an assistant, Rayburn was an integral part in the advancement of Spalding’s soccer programs, as well as the athletic department’s transition to NCAA Division-III.