BURLINGTON, Vt. – University of Vermont women's soccer head coach Kristi Huizenga has announced the addition of assistant coach Michael Skelton to her staff for the 2021 season. Skelton has been with the program since July.

"We are thrilled to add such a quality person and coach to our Catamount family," said Huizenga. "Michael brings a strong knowledge for the game, knows the recruiting landscape well, and is excellent at developing players. I'm looking forward to working with him and the rest of our staff as we create an environment for our student-athletes to excel on and off the field." 
 
Skelton comes to Catamount Country after a two-year stint at Niagara University in the same role. Skelton was involved in all aspects of the program at Niagara including individual player development, scouting reports, recruiting, video analysis and travel management. In his time with the Purple Eagles they were 11-11-2 and advanced to the MAAC Semifinals in 2019 and the MAAC Quarterfinals during the spring of 2021.
 
During his stint in Western New York Skelton was also the Head Coach of the 2009 and 2006 WNY Flash girls teams. Prior to Niagara, he served as an assistant coach at Colby College and UNC Asheville.
 
Skelton, a native of Conway, N.H., was an All-American soccer player at Lasell College in Newton, Mass. He served as team captain in three of his collegiate seasons and was named GNAC Player of the Year twice. He holds the Lasell College record for goals and points in a season and career goals and points. Following the completion of his collegiate career, Skelton spent time playing semi-professional soccer in England.
 
Vermont women's soccer opens the regular season Sunday, August 22 at 1 p.m. as they host Merrimack College at Virtue Field. Game action will be streamed for free live on AmericaEast.TV.