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Quincy University

Quincy University Athletics
 1800 College Ave. Quincy, IL 62301
Division 2 Illinois Midwest
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Mackenzie Schissel

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Quincy University Athletic Director Josh Rabe has announced Mackenzie Bellows, a Quincy University graduate, as the next head women's soccer coach.


Bellows, a native of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, becomes the fifth head coach in Quincy University women's soccer history and the first woman in the history of program to serve as head coach. She was the team's assistant coach for the past three seasons and has been serving in recent weeks as the team's interim head coach.


"Mackenzie Bellows is passionately committed to Quincy University and to the women's soccer team," said Brian McGee, Ph.D., Quincy University president. "Following a national search that attracted many outstanding applicants, Coach Bellows earned this job because she articulated a compelling plan to return our women's soccer program to championship form. She knows we have high expectations for women's soccer and for the success of student-athletes at QU, both on and off the pitch, and she shares those expectations."


Bellows earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education from Jacksonville State University. She also holds a Masters of Science Degree in Educational Leadership from Quincy University.


Bellows played NCAA Division I soccer for Jacksonville State University in Alabama. During her career at JSU, Bellows appeared in 76 games, earning 69 starts, finishing her collegiate career with 8 goals and 14 assists. She was named to the Ohio Valley Conference All-Newcomer team and was the captain for her final two years at JSU.


"Today is a great day for Quincy University Soccer," said Rabe. "Through the interview process, Mackenzie's vision, loyalty and commitment to excellence for our program made this an easy choice. Of all the candidates we contacted and interviewed, her attitude and leadership abilities made her the right choice at this time."


Prior to coaching at Quincy University, Bellows spent the 2018-19 season as the graduate assistant at William Woods University. The Owls appeared in the conference championship game, finishing with an overall record of 11-6-4 and a conference record of 8-2-2.


Bellows started her coaching career at her alma mater, Jacksonville State, serving as an assistant coach during the 2017 season.


"I am very humbled and thankful for the opportunity to be the head coach of Quincy University women's soccer," said Bellows. "This program has a rich history of success and the time is now to add to that history. We are not far removed from qualifying for 10 NCAA tournaments in 12 years, while winning two GLVC Championships. I'd like to thank President Brian McGee, Athletic Director Josh Rabe, and the rest of the search committee for believing in my vision for this program. I am ready to get started in this new role and leading us to success. Go Hawks!"

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Michele Barletta

Michele Barletta enters his first season (2023) as a part of the Men's and Women's Soccer coaching staffs as a graduate assistant.


Barletta earned his Bachelors of Arts degree in Multimedia Journalism and Broadcasting, graduating with Summa Cum Laude honors. He is currently pursuing a general masters in business administration.


As a member of the team during the 2018-21 seasons, Barletta manned the goal for 23 matches compiling a 10-6-2 overall record, collecting 58 saves in the process.


Barletta completed his final collegiate season at Southern Nazarene University in 2022, helping lead them to a GAC regular season title, conference championship and NCAA national tournament appearance. Getting it done in both the classroom and on the field, he garnered an All-GAC Honorable Mention nod, along with GAC/MIAA All-Tournament Team, D2CCA All-Central Region 2nd Team, conference goalkeeper of the week and GAC Student Athlete of the Year for the sport of soccer with a 3.9 GPA.


Before his time at Quincy, Barletta excelled as a youth soccer player in his home country of South Africa. As a product of the Bidvest Wits and Mpumalanga Black Aces Youth Academy, he earned a place in the Premier Soccer Reserve League at the age of just 16, making him the leagues youngest footballer at the time.


Barletta enters the staff with prior coaching experience, serving as an assistant and goalkeeper coach for the Erie Commodores Senior men's and women's teams of the NPSL and UWS leagues (4th tier of US soccer) in the summer of 2022.


Joining the ranks of the QU Soccer coaching staff in January of 2023, Barletta works with goalkeepers from both programs. He also holds a level one license from United Soccer Coaches as a goalkeeping Coach.

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