The Oregon Tech Athletic Department is proud to announce the hiring of
Casey Tate as the new head coach of the Oregon Tech Women's Soccer program, the current reigning champions of the Cascade Collegiate Conference, fresh off an appearance in the NAIA National Tournament and an unprecedented NAIA top 25 ranking in 2019.
Tate has a variety of experience in the coaching ranks, most recently serving as an assistant coach for Reno 1868 FC, a men's professional club competing in the USL. Under Head Coach Ian Russell, Tate has helped Reno FC to an impressive record in its relatively short history beginning back in 2017. Tate helped the club to three consecutive USL playoff appearances, including a 16 game unbeaten streak in 2018. Prior to Reno FC, he served as an assistant coach and interim co-head coach at University of Nevada-Reno from 2010-2016, helping lead the NCAA Division I Women's program in the Mountain West Conference.
In addition to his experience in the pro ranks and NCAA Division I level, Tate also has extensive club experience in Nevada, California, as well as Arizona. Most recently he served as a director for Players North Soccer Club in Nevada, and also has experience as an Olympic Development Program Region IV staff coach. Additionally, Tate was also a coach at Chandler Gilbert Community College from 2002-2010 where he helped the team to a NJCAA Junior College National Semifinalist appearance.
Prior to Nevada, Tate coached at Seton Catholic Preparatory High School in Arizona where he was the girls' soccer coach and physical education teacher. During his tenure at Seton Catholic they won two Arizona high school state titles in 2006 and 2007. He was named Arizona State Coach of the Year in 2007 and 2008, along with Region Coach of the Year in 2007, 2008, and 2010. Tate was the National Soccer Coaches Association of America Coach of the Year in 2006 and 2007.
Coach Tate is also highly involved as in coaching education and development, and currently holds a United States Soccer Federation "A" License, a La Liga Level 3 credential, and NSCAA Futsal Diploma, and NSCAA Goalkeeping Diploma. He is also a certified US Soccer Licensing Instructor.
Tate played at the collegiate level at Chandler-Gilbert Community College, Indiana Institute of Technology, and Arizona State University. He received his degree from Ottawa University in History. Tate and his wife, Kristina, have three daughters, Ava, Maleah, Makenzie, and a son, Chandler.
