Eaton Out as LHU Women’s Soccer Coach

LOCK HAVEN — Lock Haven University is in the market for a new coach of the women’s soccer program. Therecord-online has learned that coach Rob Eaton is no longer in that position; he was informed of the change last week.

While the university has made no formal announcement, LHU sports information director Doug Spatafore today issued a confirmation: “I can confirm we will be opening a national search for a new head women’s soccer coach immediately and that coach Rob Eaton is no longer the head coach, and will not return next season.”

Eaton, a former Bald Eagle soccer standout, last fall completed his second year as head coach, the Lady Eagles with a mark of 3-13-1. His first squad in 2014 went 3-12-1, for a two year record of 6-25-2.

Eaton was hired in April 2014. He is a 1988 LHU graduate, a former standout player for the Bald Eagles and he also served as men’s coach at the local school from 1997 to 2002.

Prior to returning to Lock Haven, Eaton spent four seasons as the head women’s coach at Clarion University, where he rebuilt the Golden Eagle program. Following his first season with Clarion in 2010, he was named the PSAC Women’s Coach of the Year.

Eaton had also served head coaching stints at Methodist College, Lycoming College and California (Pa.) University.