Coach Sam Sibilski Announces Decision To Step Down After 5 years at GLCC

December 7, 2024

LANSING, MICHIGAN

Athletic Director and Head Women's Soccer Coach Sam Sibilski has annouced his decision to step down from his role at Great Lakes Christian College. Coach Sam Sibilski has been with the College since 2019, first as a part-time Women’s Soccer Coach, then as both Men’s and Women’s Soccer Coach, before becoming the Athletic Director and Women’s Soccer Coach in May of 2023.

During Sibilski’s tenure he coached his teams to four Regional Championships, 3 National tournament finals, winning the schools 1st ever National Championship in 2021. He has been named Regional Coach of the Year 4 times, NCCAA National Coach of the Year and named to the United Soccer Coaches coaching staff of the year during the 21/22 season.

Coach Sibilski has also coached 12 All Americans and 2 NCCAA Scholar Athletes during his time at Great Lakes.

VP Greg Satuffer had this to say 'As Athletic Director, Sibilski has been instrumental in shaping a financially responsible athletic program in which athlete enrollment increased without sacrificing our competitive edge or our commitment to preparing students to be servant leaders in the church and world. Sam has been a true asset to the college'

Great Lakes Christian College celebrates Sibilski’s accomplishments and will always appreciate his service to our institution. Sam Sibilski will always be remembered as a Crusader by the GLCC family.

Reflecting on Coach Sibiliski’s achievements, President Frank Weller said, “Sam Sibilski developed Women’s Soccer into a championship caliber program at GLCC. His opportunity reflects his success and that of our athletic program. I am proud of Sam and excited to see how God uses him to impact student athletes at the next level. Sam will always be a valued member of the GLCC family."

Coach Sam Sibilski said 'I want to say thank you to the students, the faculty and the administration. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to build a program and work along side some amazing people. I also want to thank the players that have made this program a program that continues to lead the charge on a National level every single year. I appreciate everything that I have at GLCC and without it I wouldn't be the coach that I am today. I am stepping down to pursue other opportunities. I will be a Crusader for life!!

According to Vice President Gregory Stauffer, the College will begin an immediate search for Sam’s successor. He is confident the College will find someone of the same characteristic excellence as Sibilski. Interested candidates should send their resume and letter of interest to - Greg Stauffer gstauffer@glcc.edu