When McNeese wanted to build an elite women's soccer program in the Southland Conference, the administration twice turned to a proven winner to cultivate a championship program. The person they chose to take on this challenge is Scooter Savoie. He brings the vision, motivation, hard work and respect a program needs to be successful. Savoie and the Cowgirls have been rewarded for their hard work and diligence with back to back championship seasons. The Cowgirls are the 2007 Southland Conference Champions. McNeese won the 2006 Southland Conference Tournament Championship to garner a NCAA Championship Tournament appearance.

Scooter Savoie on the McNeese Coaching Philosophy ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
"The student-athlete is first. It's that simple. This is a fun team to coach. Our athletes are intrinsically motivated and committed to excellence in the areas of athletics, academics and community leadership. We are proud of the winning culture fostered by our soccer athletes." ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Success is not something new to Savoie and McNeese soccer. His Cowgirls have consistently attracted some of the top talent in the Southland Conference. Benefiting from developing young and talented players under his direction, McNeese has qualified for seven Southland Conference Championship Tournaments.

Savoie was named the program's first coach in 1996. His teams improved each season during his tenure through 1999. McNeese posted an overall winning record in conference play during this time. He guided the program to three consecutive Southland Conference Championship Tournament appearances; leading his 1999 team to a second place finish in the league's regular season. Savoie returned in 2003 to McNeese to bring notoriety back to the program. The Cowgirls have returned to the Southland Conference Championship Tournament in four of the last five seasons. The coaching staff and players were recognized for their championship efforts as Savoie was honored with the prestigious titles of 2007 Southland Conference Coach of the Year and 2006 Louisiana Coach of the Year by the Louisiana Sportswriters Association.

Scooter Savoie on McNeese Player Development ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
"Soccer players that compete for McNeese like our team style because they can demonstrate their skills. Our attack minded principles promote freedom and creativity with the ball to create an exciting brand of winning soccer." ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Savoie has the most wins of any coach in McNeese Soccer history. But the accolades for success do not stop here. Savoie has coached 44 All-Conference performers, including the 1999 SLC Player of the Year, Joy Keating. Fourteen players have made the All-Tournament team in Southland Conference championship play. The program led the league in 2006 with 5 All-Tournament selections and Kamryn Koch garnering Tournament MVP. McNeese has received 14 All-Louisiana selections with Savoie at the helm.

Program success is not just limited to the soccer field. McNeese Soccer led the Southland Conference in 2006 with five student-athletes selected to the All-Academic Team. The team annually ranks amongst the highest of all team sports at McNeese for academic performance and consistently maintains a GPA above 3.0. ESPN the Magazine has placed three McNeese soccer athletes on the District VI Academic All-American Team. Several of his players have earned Southland Conference Academic Honors and many have been named to McNeese President's List.

Savoie is well respected in the university and soccer communities. He is proud to serve both in various capacities. He currently serves as the Chair of Southland Conference Women's Soccer Coaches. He sits on the McNeese Committee on Graduation Rates for Black Student Athletes and was a member of the NCAA Certification Peer Review Team, Safety and Wellness Committee. He is an active member of the NSCAA National Ranking Committee. He has also served on the coaching staff of the Louisiana Olympic Development Program and the Arizona Olympic Development Program.

Savoie earned his B.S. Degree from McNeese in 1992 and Master in Education from Texas A&M University in 1997. He is happily married to the former Stephanie Byrge of Tucson, Arizona. They have two daughters, Jolie Aunjelle and Gracie Ann.