Episode 52 of the Chi State Pod features Aulani Fernandez and Norris Howze, head coaches for Chicago State women’s and men’s soccer.

Both Fernandez and Howze are in their first seasons as Division I head coaches and will lead their respective programs, whose seasons start later this month.

Fernandez comes from Valparaiso University, where she served as an assistant coach last season, and Howze was an assistant at Chicago State last season before transitioning into the head role.

On the Chi State Pod, the duo delves into…

• The excitement of starting their first seasons as head coaches

• Their respective “Cougars to watch”

• Their soccer inspirations
• Much more, including the matches each of them have circled on their calendars


The Chi State Pod is hosted and produced by Sam Brief. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.