Extra Time: Randy Waldrum Talks Coaching Education

Randy Waldrum has a storied career in the coaching ranks. He was the head coach of the women's soccer team at Notre Dame for 14 seasons years, where he led the program to incredible heights. Under his leadership, Notre Dame became a perennial power. In his time there, Waldrum led the Fighting Irish to two national championships, capturing the College Cup title in 2004 and '10. His teams won eight Big East Tournament titles and appeared in eight NCAA Final Four games in that span. Waldrum was the first coach in NCAA history to lead a team to a national title in his/her first season with a program. He wrapped up his tenure at Notre Dame with a mark of 292-58-17 (.819). He also has coached in the NWSL and two women's national teams (currently Nigeria and previously Trinidad and Tobago). Though less known publicly for his work in soccer coaching education, his contributions in that area are equally impressive and appreciated by the soccer community. Waldrum is a former president of Uni...