SIUE men's soccer coach Kevin Kalish announced the appointment of Kip Thompson as assistant coach for the Cougars prior to the 2008-09 season.Thompson earned a bachelor's degree in Marketing from Missouri State University, where he played four seasons with the Bears and earned a host of accolades. He was named Rookie of the Year in 1989, team Most Valuable Player in 1992 as well as All-Conference in the Missouri Valley and Academic All-Conference.Thompson, who is originally from Florissant, Mo, holds a national youth license from the United States Soccer Federation and a National "B" license.Thompson and his wife Maria have one son, Nico, who was born in September. The family resides in Chesterfield, Mo.
