Meg McGonigle

McGonigle joins Life University in January of 2023 after spending the previous eight years as an assistant at NAIA institution Columbia College. McGonigle served as assistant head coach before getting promoted in the fall of 2022 to associate head coach.

At Columbia College, McGonigle was heavily involved in the tactical, technical, fitness, and social aspects of both the men’s and women’s programs, while also implementing off-season strength and conditioning programs.

During her time in Missouri, McGonigle gained valuable NAIA experience helping the men’s program earn four AMC regular season conference titles, seven national tournament appearances, including an Elite 8 finish in 2017 and Final Four finishes in 2019, 2020, and 2021. The men’s program ranked as high as #2 in the NAIA in 2019 and 2020 while producing 17 NAIA All-Americans.

The women’s program saw similar success under McGonigle's mentorship. Boasting an overall record of 106-20-6, the women’s side gained six AMC conference tournament championships, five AMC regular season conference titles, and seven NAIA national tournament appearances. The team earned an Elite 8 finish in 2016, with a Top 5 NAIA ranking in 2017. Additionally, Goddard fostered ten NAIA All-Americans on the women’s side.

Prior to coaching, McGonigle served as a team captain for Columbia from 2012-2014. As a midfielder, she helped the program win its first Conference Championship, Regular Season Championship, and NAIA National Tournament appearance in 2014.

McGonigle holds a master's in Business Administration from Ottawa University. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Majoring in Sports Management, Marketing & Healthcare Management from Columbia College in 2014.