Norwin’s Pampus changes college soccer programs

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Friday, January 25, 2019 | 5:30 PM


Kendra Pampus was signed and ready to join the women’s soccer program at Indiana University in Bloomington when a coaching change sent her plans sideways.

Pampus, a senior at Norwin who only played on the varsity team there for two years, announced a new intention Friday with a verbal commitment to Youngstown State.

Indiana did not bring back coach Amy Berbary, prompting Pampus to reconsider the Hoosiers.

Pampus, who plays for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds club program, knew a familiar face at YSU: second-year coach Brian Shrum, who lives in Belle Vernon.

“When I decided I wanted to look for other schools, YSU popped into my head because I had (Shrum) as a coach when I was young, and I have always seen him around throughout the years in the soccer world,” Pampus said. “It is a building program right now, and I feel I can make an immediate impact.”

Pampus, who committed to Indiana as a sophomore, played for Norwin as a freshman and sophomore.

She has played defender and midfielder throughout her career.

Bill Beckner is a Tribune-Review staff writer. You can contact Bill at bbeckner@tribweb.com or via Twitter @BillBeckner.

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