Findlay, Ohio- The University of Findlay's athletic department is excited to announce Sierra Perry's promotion to head coach. She will take over the role effective immediately.

Perry has served as the assistant women's coach since the summer of 2022. During her time as an assistant, she led the team to a record of 21-11-7, including an 18-6-4 record in Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) play. In her first year, the team won ten games and this past season, won 11. Both seasons ended in the second round of the G-MAC Championship Tournament. Under her guidance, players have picked up seven all-conference awards, two all-region awards, and a pair of major conference awards that included the 2022 Elite 26 Award and 2023 G-MAC Goalkeeper of the Year.

"Sierra Perry epitomizes the essence of our university's spirit and values," said Director of Athletics, Jim Givens. "Her dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence make her a shining example for our student-athletes and the entire Findlay community. Sierra's journey from a successful player to assistant coach and now head coach exemplifies the core values that define us. We are excited to see her lead the women's soccer team to new heights, both on and off the field."

Perry came to Findlay after spending time as an assistant at Ohio Northern University where she helped lead the program to a 14-5-3 record and an appearance in the NCAA Division III National Tournament. The team also won the Ohio Athletic Conference championship.

A 2020 graduate from the University of Findlay, Sierra was a four-year varsity letter winner for the women's soccer team. During her athletic career, Perry was a senior captain, led the team to their first NCAA DII tournament appearance, and named an all-conference player.  

The Findlay, Ohio, native earned an undergraduate degree from Findlay in Animal Science in 2020.