Troy Soccer Head Coach Robert Lane Resigns

TROY, Ala. – Troy soccer head coach Robert Lane resigned his position Monday and is stepping away from collegiate soccer due to family considerations, Director of Athletics Brent Jones announced.

"I want to thank (Chancellor) Dr. Jack Hawkins and (Athletics Director) Brent Jones for the opportunity to coach at Troy University," Lane said. "My experience as the head coach has been both rewarding and fulfilling for me professionally. The future of the Troy University Athletics Department is bright based on leadership and personnel, and I look forward to seeing the many accomplishments and milestones reached by my colleagues. The Troy soccer program and our players will forever hold a special place in my heart.

"However, it is time for me to chart a different path outside college athletics as I return home to be with my family. Their support from afar has been incredible, and I look forward to being more present with Neeley and our girls as we turn to whatever life has in store for us."

Lane joined the Troy program following a successful three-year run as an assistant coach at Georgia and a four-year stint as the head coach at Montevallo.

"Coach Lane and I have had several conversations over an extended period regarding this decision, and I know how tough it has been for him and his family. I want to thank Coach Lane for his hard work, dedication and leadership for Troy Soccer. I respect and support his decision to step away from collegiate soccer to be a more present husband and father with his family back in Georgia. We thank him and wish him the best of luck in the next season of life."

Troy will immediately begin a national search for its next soccer head coach.

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Troy Soccer Head Coach Robert Lane Resigns

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