The 2026 season is Scott Frey’s 27th season as the Messiah women’s soccer head coach. During his two-plus decades, Frey has led the Falcons to six National Championships, 22 Conference Championships, and 15 Final Four appearances. Prior to his appointment as the head women’s soccer coach at Messiah, Frey was the head men’s coach at Alma College (1993-1999) and an assistant coach with the Messiah men’s team (1988-1992).
NOTABLE ACCOLADES
- 518-36-37 overall record at Messiah
- His winning percentage of .908 is the highest winning percentage in NCAA women’s or men’s soccer across all three divisions.
- 500th career win against Ursinus College on Sept. 6, 2025.
- Six NCAA Division III Women’s Soccer National Championships
- 2005, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2019
- 25 NCAA Tournament Appearances
- 83-13-12 (.824 winning percentage) overall record in the NCAA Tournament
- Six National Championships
- 10 National Championship Game Appearances
- 15 Final Four Appearances (including nine-straight from 2004-2012)
- 22 Conference Championships
- 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
- Four-time National Coach of the Year
- Four-time Regional Coach of the Year
- Nine-time Conference Coach of the Year
- 2000, 2007, 2013, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2024
- Coached Five MAC Senior Scholar-Athletes of the Year
- Kelsey Gorman (2011), Alicia Frey (2013), Kayla Deckert (2016), DJ Cole (2018), Tahlia Lloyd (2025)
- Coached 28 Conference Players of the Year
- Coached 13 Conference Rookies of the Year
- Coached 106 All-Region honorees
- Coached 46 All-Americans
- Coached Seven National Players of the Year
- Amanda Naeher (2008, 2010), Erin Hench (2009), Alex Brandt (2012), Nikki Elsaesser (2015), DJ Cole (2018), Kristina Akselsen (2023)
COACHING BIO
A 1984 graduate of Messiah University, Frey began his college coaching career as an assistant with the Messiah men’s team from 1988-1992. In 1993, Frey took over the men’s team at Alma College in Michigan. There, he led the program to two MIAA Conference titles, three NCAA Championships appearances, and a berth into the NCAA Division III Final Four in 1999. He was recognized as the Great Lakes Regional Coach of the Year in 1999.
Frey holds both an Advanced National Diploma and a USSF “B” License.
In addition to his coaching duties, Frey holds administrative duties with the Athletic Department, including locker room organization and game management.
He and his wife, Sheila, have an eldest son Drew and two daughters, Alicia and Maggie.
COACHING BY SEASON
MESSIAH WOMEN'S SOCCER
| Season |
Overall Record |
Conference Record |
Conference Finish |
NCAA Appearance |
| 2000 |
17-3-0 |
6-1-0 |
Champion |
Sectional Semifinal |
| 2001 |
17-1-1 |
7-0-0 |
Champion |
Sectional Semifinal |
| 2002 |
23-1-0 |
7-0-0 |
Champion |
National Runner-Up |
| 2003 |
16-2-3 |
5-0-2 |
Champion |
Second Round |
| 2004 |
20-1-2 |
7-0-0 |
Champion |
Final Four |
| 2005 |
22-0-1 |
7-0-0 |
Champion |
National Champion |
| 2006 |
18-3-1 |
7-0-0 |
Runner-Up |
Final Four |
| 2007 |
23-1-0 |
5-0-0 |
Champion |
National Runner-Up |
| 2008 |
24-0-2 |
6-0-0 |
Champion |
National Champion |
| 2009 |
25-0-1 |
7-0-0 |
Champion |
National Champion |
| 2010 |
24-1-0 |
7-0-0 |
Champion |
National Runner-Up |
| 2011 |
23-0-1 |
7-0-0 |
Champion |
National Champion |
| 2012 |
24-1-1 |
9-0-0 |
Champion |
National Champion |
| 2013 |
20-3-1 |
9-0-0 |
Champion |
Sectional Semifinal |
| 2014 |
22-0-3 |
7-0-1 |
Runner-Up |
Sectional Final |
| 2015 |
22-0-3 |
8-0-0 |
Champion |
Final Four |
| 2016 |
22-3-0 |
8-0-0 |
Champion |
National Runner-Up |
| 2017 |
17-2-4 |
7-0-1 |
Runner-Up |
Sectional Final |
| 2018 |
19-1-2 |
7-0-1 |
Champion |
Sectional Semifinal |
| 2019 |
22-1-3 |
7-0-1 |
Champion |
National Champion |
| 2020 |
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| 2021 |
17-3-1 |
8-0-0 |
Champion |
Second Round |
| 2022 |
20-2-3 |
7-1-0 |
Champion |
Final Four |
| 2023 |
21-2-1 |
7-0-0 |
Champion |
Final Four |
| 2024 |
18-2-3 |
7-0-0 |
Champion |
Sectional Semifinal |
| 2025 |
22-3-0 |
7-0-0 |
Champion |
Sectional Final |
| Seasons: 26 |
518-36-37 |
176-2-6 |
21 Championships |
6 National Championships |
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.908 winning % |
.973 winning % |
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Last updated: 06/09/26