William Woods University

Women's Soccer Coaching Staff

Coach Randy Hall

Randy Hall - (573) 592-1156

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Randy Hall became the William Woods University Head Women's Soccer Coach during the summer of 2009. Hall is the fifth women's soccer coach at William Woods. The program was founded in 1997.

Hall came to William Woods from MacMurray College in Jacksonville, Ill. At MacMurray College, Hall served as Assistant Athletics Director and Head Soccer Coach. As Assistant Athletics Director, Hall played a role in the strategic planning, staff oversight, fundraising, and game management at the NCAA Division III institution. He also had complete oversight of the men's and women's soccer programs. Coach Hall was at MacMurray from August of 2007 until February of 2009.

Prior to his position at MacMurray College, Hall served as an assistant coach at the University of Missouri-Columbia for one season. Hall has coached and played the game at nearly every level. His experiences have allowed him to help guide two U23 National Team Call-ups, three professionals, NCAA D1 National Player of the Week, numerous all-conference players, as well as the Missouri Tigers Community Service and Leadership Award.

Coach Hall is also very involved in the US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program as a coach and has enjoyed many successes, including having a current player on the U17 National Team. He possesses several coaching certifications including a US Soccer National C License and NSCAA Goalkeeper Coach’s Diploma. Hall has also worked in Jefferson City, Mo., as a soccer coach for the JC Select Soccer Club, and the Capital City Soccer Club. He has also worked as an Olympic Development Coach in Missouri and West Virginia.

Randy began his collegiate playing career at State Fair Community College and helped the program attain its first National Ranking while earning his Associates’ Degree in Psychology. Following his graduation from State Fair he continued his playing career and education at Lincoln University which led to a bachelor’s degree in K-12 physical education. Coach Hall completed his master’s degree in coaching education at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio.

Coach Hall is originally from Jefferson City, Mo. and is currently residing there with his wife while they await the arrival of their first child in January.

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Coach Liz Runnels Liz Runnels - (573) 592-1156

Liz Runnels begins her second season as an assistant coach at William Woods University. Runnels was a four-year starter for the Owls from 2004-2008. Coach Runnels graduated in May of 2008 with a bachelor's degree in elementary education.

During her time at William Woods, Runnels was named to the 2005 and 2007 Academic All-AMC team.

Runnels is pursuing her master's degree in curriculum and instruction at William Woods.