Stevenson University women’s soccer coach Tati Korba will step down and depart the program Nov. 13 after a decade leading the Mustangs. Stevenson University announced the coaching change Nov. 6, and the nationwide search for the next head coach is underway.
Korba became the ninth head coach in program history June 27, 2017. She also served as a Stevenson Student-Athlete Advisory Committee adviser during her tenure.
Tati Korba’s Stevenson milestones
Stevenson University defeated nationally ranked No. 8 Johns Hopkins in Korba’s first season, producing the first nationally ranked victory in program history. In 2019, Stevenson posted a 5-2-1 MAC Commonwealth record and advanced to the conference semifinals, where the Mustangs played nationally ranked No. 10 Arcadia to a 1-1 overtime draw.
Korba earned her 100th career coaching victory between Stevenson University and Goucher College after a win over Alvernia Oct. 23, 2021. Before joining Stevenson, she served as Goucher’s head coach from 2005-16 and became the program’s all-time winningest coach.
In 2025, Korba led Stevenson to the MAC Commonwealth Championship game after a semifinal victory over York College of Pennsylvania. Following the season, the Stevenson coaching staff earned MAC Commonwealth Coaching Staff of the Year recognition.
Recognition for Stevenson women’s soccer players
The program produced MAC Commonwealth Rookie of the Year Isabella Serano, four All-Conference selections and two United Soccer Coaches All-Region V honorees in Serano and Kamille Purcell. During Korba’s tenure, Stevenson players earned three MAC Commonwealth First Team selections, five Second Team honors and six Honorable Mention selections.
Karly Sheahan earned United Soccer Coaches All-Region V Third Team recognition in 2024. Rylie Patterson earned United Soccer Coaches Scholar All-South Region Third Team recognition in 2019.
Korba’s coaching and playing background
Korba served as the United Soccer Coaches chair of the Mid-Atlantic All-America Committee. She also spent two seasons coaching at Skidmore College and worked with the New York Red Bulls and D.C. United.
As a William Smith College student-athlete, Korba competed in the NCAA Tournament all four years. She earned NSCAA Division III Second Team All-America honors, East Region All-American recognition, New York State Player of the Year honors and UWWCAA Conference Player of the Year recognition while helping William Smith reach the NCAA Division III Women’s Soccer Championship game.
Korba graduated from William Smith College in 2000 with a degree in psychology. She is a native of Wooster, Ohio.
“I want to thank Tati for her decade of dedication and commitment to our women’s soccer program and the student-athletes she has served. Her impact extends beyond the field, as she has helped shape the experiences and development of countless student-athletes while representing Stevenson with tremendous passion. We are grateful for the time, energy, and leadership she has invested in our department and the lasting relationships she has built along the way. We wish Tati the best in her next chapter and thank her for being an important part of the Mustang family,” Stevenson Director of Athletics Jordan Hoover said.
“After 24 years in college coaching, including the last 10 years at Stevenson University, I am incredibly grateful for the players, assistant coaches and colleagues who have been part of this journey. The relationships, experiences, and memories made along the way have meant more to me than words can express, and it has truly been an honor and privilege,” Korba said.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Korba leaves Stevenson University after a decade that included the program’s first victory over a nationally ranked opponent, a MAC Commonwealth Championship game appearance and conference and regional recognition for Stevenson players. The nationwide search for the next head coach is underway.
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