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Hillary ArthurHillary Arthur

Head Coach
Office Phone: (503) 370-6657
Cell Phone: TBA
E-mail: harthur@willamette.edu

Hillary Arthur is in her second year as the head women's soccer coach at Willamette University. In her first season, Arthur lead the team to a 12-8-0 overall record and a 10-6-0 conference record.

As a college player, Arthur started all four years at Humboldt State University, where she played center midfielder. She was a three-year captain from 1997-99.

At HSU, she earned First Team All-Conference honors three times. As a freshman in 1996, she helped the Lumberjacks achieve a #6 national ranking and advance to the NCAA Division II Far West Regional. HSU finished second in the Northern California Athletic Conference in 1996 and 1997 and claimed Pacific West Conference championships in 1998 and 1999.

During her senior year, Arthur received a West Region Player Award and qualified for Academic All-Conference recognition. She has continued to stress the combination of academic and athletic success as a coach. Her 2007 team at Western Nevada ranked second in the NJCAA in team grade point average and her 2006 team ranked fifth.

While at WNC, Arthur led the women's soccer team during its three years of existence. In the squad's first season in 2005, she guided the Wildcats to a third place finish in the Scenic West Athletic Conference. In 2006, WNC won the Region 18 championship and advanced to the NJCAA Tournament, with Arthur being selected as the Region 18 Coach of the Year. In 2007, WNC earned second place in the Scenic West.

Prior to starting the women's soccer program at WNC, Arthur was an assistant women's soccer coach and physical education instructor at California State University-Chico for the 2001-04 seasons. She helped Cal State-Chico qualify for the NCAA Division II National Tournament in 2004.

Arthur earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Exercise Science and Cardiac Rehabilitation/Kinesiology from Humboldt State in 2001. She received a Master of Arts degree in Sports Psychology/Kinesiology from Cal State-Chico in 2004.

Colleen JohnstonColleen Johnston

Assistant Coach (2nd year)
Office Phone: (503) 370-6657

Colleen Johnston is in her second season as an assistant coach for the Bearcat women’s soccer team. She works directly with WU Head Coach Hillary Arthur regarding all aspects of the program. Johnston has played soccer for more than 25 years. She played collegiate soccer for four seasons at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. She has earned USSF Class ‘C’ License. She coached high school girls’ soccer from 2005-08 and has been a staff member at the Julie Foudy Soccer Camps in California the past four years. She also has earned the NSCAA advanced regional and state Goalkeeping Diplomas. Johnston brings a solid knowledge of the game, along with her own experiences as a collegiate athlete. She will be a key part of the Bearcats’ efforts in preparing for the season and will contribute on the sidelines throughout the season.

Kayla CaltonKayla Calton

Assistant Coach (2nd year)
Office Phone: (503) 370-6657

Kayla Calton is in her second season with the WU women’s soccer team. She is an assistant coach who will contribute to the Bearcats at practices and during games. Calton played soccer for four seasons at Birmingham Southern College, where she received an athletic scholarship. She was a four-year letterwinner for the Panthers, who competed in NCAA Division I at the time. Birmingham Southern won the Big South Conference Tournament in 2004 to earn an NCAA Tournament berth. She graduated from BSC after finishing a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. She focused her studies on the Pre-Health program. She is currently working toward a master’s degree in Sports Management. Calton has achieved a USSF ‘D’ License. She also has earned a National Diploma from the NSCAA. She was a high school coach for three years. She has coached club soccer with the Livermore Soccer Club, the San Ramon Soccer Club and the Oregon Rush.