Brooks Monaghan
	Hometown: Memphis, Tenn. High School: Christian Brothers Last College: The University of Memphis Position: Head Coach Experience: 12th Season Career Record: 125-85-14

Eleven seasons ago, Brooks Monaghan took over the Lady Tiger soccer program in hopes of taking the fifth-year program to new heights. After claiming its fourth-straight Conference USA Championship in 2010, the University of Memphis women's soccer program is now force to be reckoned with on a national level.

Asked what his one lasting impression on the program would be and why in 2000, Monaghan responded, "I would like my student-athletes to know that I gave everything I had to make this program better. I would want the young ladies to leave here knowing that they not only grew as players, but also as people."

The Lady Tiger program has flourished on and off the field since Monaghan's tenure began back in 2000. The squad has claimed four-straight National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Team Academic Awards, the 2009 C-USA Sport Academic Award, 14 CoSIDA/Capital One Academic All-District IV selections and four NSCAA/Adidas Scholar All-Americans. Since Monaghan's first season in 2000, the team has not posted a composite grade-point average below 3.0.

Monaghan, the 2007 C-USA Coach of the Year, can look at the program in 2011 and see that his players have grown as players and people. The Lady Tigers have claimed four-straight C-USA Championships en route the program's first four trips to the NCAA Tournament, 11 C-USA Player of the Year honorees, 27 All-C-USA honorees and 12 All-C-USA Freshman team selections. Under the guidance of Monaghan, forward Ashley Berra and midfielder Vendula Strnadova were honored as the program's first NSCAA All-Americans.

"The most important thing we can do as coaches is try to prepare young people for success later in life," Monaghan said. "Soccer is important to me, and I want to win. However, the foundation of our program is the student-athlete."

In 2010, Memphis climbed as high as 13th in the national polls for the first time in program history. With two victories over ranked opponents in 2010, the Lady Tigers have gained recognition as one of the nation's best women's soccer programs. After postinga record of 15-4-3 in 2010, Memphis soccer has an all-time record of 159-145-18.

Monaghan reached the 125-win plateau in 2010 with a 1-0 victory over No. 24 UCF in the C-USA Championship match. He captured his 100th career win in the 2009 regular-season opener at Southern Miss.

"Honestly, I really had no clue that was my 100th win," Monaghan said. "It is great. Every game is as important as the next. The credit really goes out to the team. They go out there and get it done. It is really great to have been here long enough to get 100 wins and to see the program progress to where it is at today. Hopefully, I will be able to get a few more wins in my career at Memphis."

As the program has risen among the nation's best, the play of the Lady Tigers has improved. Monaghan has led his team to a 30-9-4 record on the road in the last five seasons, including the victory at UCF in the C-USA Tournament last season.

Prior to taking on the head coaching duties, Monaghan served as the goalkeeping coach for former coach Les Szabo. As the primary goalkeeper coach, Monaghan was a vital part of Szabo's staff during the program's first four seasons.

When Monaghan became the goalkeepers coach for the Lady Tigers, he was already familiar with the demands of running a successful college soccer program, having enjoyed tremendous success during his playing career at Memphis. The former goalkeeper still holds school records for single-season shutouts (11) and career shutouts (24). His 298 career saves rank second all-time, and he is second in single-season goals-against average (0.80). He was named first team All-Great Midwest Conference in 1992 after helping lead the Tigers to a share of a conference title. In 1993, Monaghan was the Defensive MVP of the league's championship game, helping the Tigers to their first ever NCAA Tournament appearance. His 38 wins at goalkeeper still stand as the school record.

"To be a part of Memphis from so many different angles -- first as a player, then as an assistant and now as a head coach -- has been wonderful," Monaghan said. "I grew up here, and I've always loved the city and the school. Now I get to be a part of building a winning program at my alma mater, and that's a dream come true."

A former prep standout at Christian Brothers High School in Memphis, Monaghan's collegiate play helped earn him a spot on the U.S. U-20 National Squad. Monaghan also played professionally, spending two seasons with the New Orleans Gamblers from 1995-96 and one with the Memphis Express in 2002.

A Memphis native, Monaghan received a bachelor's degree in business management from Memphis in 1994. He is single and resides in Collierville