INDIANAPOLIS - University of Indianapolis Interim Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics Greg Shaheen announced Tuesday that Kelli Beheler has been named Interim Head Coach for the women's soccer program through the 2023-24 season.

Beheler served as an assistant coach for the program since the 2022 campaign, before assuming broader responsibilities following the regular season, such as planning and managing the program through the winter and spring periods. She was instrumental last fall in guiding Maria Herrero and Kiki Sauceda to All-GLVC Second Team honors, with the former also earned Academic All-District recognition by College Sports Communicators.

"Kelli has shown genuine leadership in assuming responsibility for the program earlier in the calendar year," said Shaheen. "The response from our student-athletes and staff has been excellent. We're thrilled Kelli has agreed to continue with her opportunity over the next season."

"I thank the university athletics staff and administration for the support as I transition into the new role," said Beheler. "I am blessed to have the opportunity to lead a great group of women and excited for continued growth as part of the Greyhound family."
 
Beheler joined the UIndy women's soccer staff prior to the 2022 campaign after previously serving as an assistant coach at IUPUI for two seasons and as a graduate assistant at Albany State in 2019.

Prior to coaching, Beheler was a standout player at Illinois State where she earned All-Missouri Valley Conference First Team honors in 2016 and 2017. She earned MVC Freshman of the Year distinction in 2014 as a Redbird.
 
Beheler finished her career with 83 appearances and 72 starts, while totaling 17 goals and 17 assists and finishing eighth on ISU's all-time list with 51 points.

She later signed to play professionally with Domsjö IF in Sweden.