Krista Lee Gentile, four-year All-Patriot League selection from Bucknell University, has been named Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach at Elmira College.
During her four-year career at Bucknell, Gentile helped the Bison capture a Patriot League tournament championship in 2005 and back-to-back regular season titles in 2006 and 2007. Part of the winningest class in Bucknell women's soccer history, Gentile led the squad in scoring as a freshman and again as a junior despite missing the first five games of the season due to injury. Gentile won the Lee S. "Bud" Ranck Memorial Award, presented to senior athletes "for outstanding spirit and contributions to the Bucknell athletic program."
Gentile served as the Assistant Girls Soccer Coach at Saint Mary High School during the 2008 campaign, and coached for the GOALS Soccer Camps, SOTREX Soccer Camps and the Bucknell Bison Soccer Camp.

“Krista brings energy and passion to our program,” said Soaring Eagles Head Coach Liz Masterson. “Her tremendous playing experience and habit of success come at the ideal time for our program. Krista’s many strengths will be utilized in the planning and implementing of training sessions, recruiting, and the academic growth of our student-athletes. I am thrilled to have Krista as an integral part of the coaching staff.”


Gentile will also be pursuing a Masters Degree at Elmira College.