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20 Years with Robbie Church: Hired in 2001 as Head Coach

Head coach Robbie Church is in his 20th season with the Blue Devils. GoDuke.com will be looking back over the last 20 years highlighting top moments for Duke women's soccer under the direction of Church.

DURHAM, N.C.— On July 9, 2001, Duke University Athletics hired Robbie Church as the second head coach for the Blue Devil women's soccer team.

When Church was hired, he commented that it was a lifelong dream of his to become a part of Duke University and its athletic tradition. Church has added many great memories in the Duke Athletics tradition and built the Blue Devils into a national powerhouse since his arrival 20 years ago.