Today
Program:
Former WM Men's Soccer Coach
Speaker: Al Albert
Al Albert was the Tribe’s head soccer coach for the last
33 seasons, beginning with the 1971 campaign, and played two years of soccer
for the Green and Gold before he graduated from W&M in 1969, making him a part
of 35 of the College’s 37 varsity seasons. He compiled a career record of
401-187-64 (.664) and has the eighth-most career coaching wins in NCAA
Division I history. Under his leadership, W&M has a current streak of 29
consecutive winning seasons, which began in 1975, and is tied for the
fourth-longest active streak in Division I. Albert led the team to 12 NCAA
Tournament appearances, six Colonial Athletic Association championships, one
Southern Conference title and 10 final top-25 national rankings. A four-time
CAA Coach of the Year, he was also named the Region Coach of the Year four
times and was voted Virginia Coach of the Year three times
Al will immediately assume a position with the Tribe Club, the fundraising arm
of the athletic department. He is a member of the Club and resides in
Williamsburg with his wife, Gail.
Invocation offered by: Elizabeth Chisolm
