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Mark Plakorus enters his third season on staff with the women's soccer team. He served one season as the director of soccer operations before being promoted to assistant coach in February. He holds an 'A' Coaching License from the United States Soccer Federation and came to TCU from the University of Tulsa, where he spent a season as an assistant coach for the Golden Hurricane. While at Tulsa, Plakorus was responsible for coaching the goalkeepers and defenders. He was also responsible for recruiting and program management, player evaluation and match preparation. In 2004, the Golden Hurricane were semifinalists in the Western Athletic Conference postseason tournament. He spent two seasons as an assistant at the University of Iowa, where he was involved with all aspects of the Hawkeye program. His responsibilities included being the team's recruiting coordinator, training of field players and goalkeepers, scouting and match preparations as well as overall program management. Prior to coaching at Iowa, Plakorus served as an assistant coach at the United States Air Force Academy from 1999-2002. While at Air Force, he was responsible for designing and executing team training as well as midfield, defender play and training of goalkeepers. In addition, Plakorus was in charge of recruiting student-athletes to the Academy, as well as opponent scouting and match preparations. The Falcons were three-time Mountain West Conference tournament semifinalists. In addition, Plakorus has been very involved in youth soccer, serving as Director of Coaching for two clubs as well as leading numerous teams to state cup championships and regional tournament appearances. He has also served on the Region II Olympic Development Program staff as well as coached ODP teams in three different states. As a player, he spent four seasons at the University of Kansas. After graduation, he was commissioned an officer in the United States Air Force. While in the Air Force, he played for the All Air Force soccer team as well as a semi-professional indoor team. Plakorus also served as a player/coach for the Colorado Spring Ascent 14 for two years. |
 
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