LIVONIA, Mich. (MadonnaCrusaders.com) - - Madonna University Athletics Director Bryan Rizzo announced Monday (Nov. 23) that he has accepted the resignation of head women's soccer coach Jen Barker. Barker's resignation is effective immediately.

"I am greatful for all of the time and energy Jen put into the team this season," commented Rizzo after meeting with the team. "Managing a college program is tough to do when you are working a separate full time job. I know that being pulled in so many directions was very difficult. Jen is still a big part of the Madonna soccer family."

Barker - an inductee to the Madonna University Athletics Hall of Fame last summer - posted a 6-13 overall record in her one season at the helm of the Crusaders.

"I am grateful to Bryan and the administration for giving me this opportunity," commented Barker. "At this time I do not feel that I can commit the time to the program that it deserves to maintain the success it has had."

A national search for Barker's replacement is underway and interested parties can send a resume and cover letter to Rizzo at the address below.

Bryan Rizzo
Madonna University Athletics
36600 Schoolcraft Rd.
Livonia, MI 48150

Contact: Patrick Moore (734) 432-5834