ALAMOSA, Colo. – Adams State Athletics announced that Head Women's Soccer Coach Alex Greco has accepted the head women's soccer coaching position at Saint Leo University, concluding a four-year tenure with the Grizzlies that included some of the most successful seasons in program history.
Greco leaves Adams State after leading the women's soccer program for four seasons and helping elevate the Grizzlies on the field, in the classroom, and within the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.
During his tenure, Greco guided Adams State to a 19-30-11 overall record and led the program to its first RMAC Tournament victory in school history during the 2025 season. That same year, the Grizzlies established new program records for single-season victories, shutouts, and winning percentage while continuing to build momentum within one of NCAA Division II's most competitive conferences.
The 2025 campaign also produced several individual milestones. Two Grizzlies earned United Soccer Coaches All-Region honors for the first time in program history, while Fatso Williams was named Second Team All-RMAC.
Off the field, Greco emphasized academic excellence as strongly as athletic success. Under his leadership, the women's soccer program achieved a team GPA of 3.51, the highest in program history. Eight student-athletes earned perfect 4.0 grade-point averages, while 18 Grizzlies finished the academic year with a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
"Thank you to Coach Greco for his dedication to the program and to the student athletes the past 5 years. He leaves the program better than he found it and I wish him and his family the absolute best as they enter this next chapter", said Athletic Director Katelyn Smith.
Greco joined Adams State following coaching stops at Iowa State, Lynn University, Spring Hill College, Indiana University, and UNC Greensboro, bringing experience from both the Division I and Division II levels. His diverse coaching background helped shape the Grizzlies into a program that consistently competed while prioritizing student-athlete development.
"Making the decision to move on was exceptionally hard," Greco said. "Katelyn gave me an extraordinary opportunity, and under her leadership, Adams became a home. She created a family culture that connected staff and student-athletes alike. My wife, my boys, and I will miss this community dearly, especially the amazing group of young women I had the honor to coach. 2025 was a special year, and I hope it's just the starting line for even greater success ahead."
