ROCHESTER, Mich. – Kristi Tomczyk has been promoted to assistant coach for the Oakland women's soccer team announced head coach JuanPa Favero. Tomczyk spent last season as the director of soccer operations.
 
"We are so excited to promote Kristi to the assistant coach position. She added a lot of value to our program last year in a non-coaching role and now look forward to seeing her continue to do even more in this new role," said Favero. "Her perspective as a former Oakland player, especially with all the success she experienced here, will be invaluable for our current student-athletes."
 
"We are also looking forward to having her continue to be a bridge to the program's rich history as we engage with more alumni," added Favero. "Most of all, she is a high-character person who loves Oakland and the program so I know everyone around our team is looking forward to working with her in the fall."
 
Tomczyk spent three-years (2016-18) as the head coach for Parkway Christian School Girls and Boys (2017) Varsity Soccer Club leading the girls' team to a Conference Championship in 2017 and first ever District Championship in 2016. She was a three-time District Coach of the Year (2016, 2017, 2018) selection and named Conference Coach of the Year in 2016.
 
"I am ecstatic to return to Oakland University and take on this new role within the women's soccer program. I'd like to thank JuanPa Favero, Brian Diaz and Steve Waterfield for this tremendous opportunity and trust they have given me to make an impact on this program in yet another capacity," said Tomczyk. "I would also like to thank my husband, Nick, and our four sons for their continued support and sacrifice for me to be able to do this. It's an exciting time to be a Golden Grizzly and I can't wait to get started."
 
Prior to her time at Parkway, Tomczyk served as an assistant coach for the girls' varsity team at Lahser High School helping the team finish as Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) Class B State runner-up in 2008. She also coached and developed six college commitments (five NCAA D-I, one NCAA D-III).
 
Tomczyk, a native of Clinton Township, Mich. was a standout forward for the Golden Grizzlies from 2005-07 becoming the only player in program history to earn conference player of the year honors in multiple seasons (2006 & 2007). She holds a number of game, season and career records, including eighth all-time in career goals (28) where she led the team in goals scored and points in consecutive seasons (2006-07).
 
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