"We are thrilled to welcome Tari back to Butler," said Jon Hind, Butler's associate athletic director in charge of women's soccer. "Her experience at Butler coupled with her success as a college player factored into our decision. Tari recruited many of our current players and has a working relationship with all of them. She has also put together an experienced staff, one of the most highly-decorated we've ever had at Butler."

Under St. John's tutelage, five Bulldogs earned postseason Horizon League accolades following the 2005 campaign. Meredith Buemi and Ashley Twehues were named to the league's first team, while Kate Lord and Angie Muir were tabbed to its second team. Muir and Jenny Southard were selected to the all-newcomer team. During the 2004 season, Julie Backscheider, Buemi and Lord earned All-Horizon League first-team honors, while Molly Callon posted All-Newcomer team accolades.

"I am so proud to return to Butler University, especially in this capacity," said St. John. "The administration has shown a great deal of support and faith in me, and I look forward to taking over where coach Sherwood left off. This is a great group of young ladies and the incoming recruiting class will only make us stronger. This is an exciting time for Butler soccer."

St. John brings NCAA Tournament experience and a resume as a four-year starter at Purdue. She was honored as an adidas Scholar All-American following the 2002 season, helping the Boilermakers to their first NCAA Tournament appearance. In addition to being a two-year captain, St. John also earned Academic All-Big Ten and Academic All-Region honors.

In her first two seasons at Purdue, St. John started all 37 of the team's matches and earned Offensive MVP honors at the inaugural Boilermaker Challenge Cup. A torn ACL cut short her 2000 season and she took a medical redshirt during the 2001 campaign. Helping to control the midfield for the Boilermakers, St. John finished her Purdue career with nine goals and nine assists. She appeared in 73 matches during her career, getting the starting nod on 71 occasions.

Originally from Brookfield, Wis., St. John was a member of eight Wisconsin club and two high school championship teams, earning first-team All-State honors three consecutive seasons. She has also played internationally with the Varsity Club in Christchurch, New Zealand. St. John currently holds a "C" license from the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) and received her National Diploma from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) during the summer of 2005.

"Ric is a wonderful addition to our staff," head coach Tari St. John said. "In the couple of months he has been on board, he has already had an impact on our program. He has a communication style that puts players at ease and allows them to process his feedback without unneeded emotion. He has proven to be a great fit for our program."

A native of Bloomington, Ind., Huffman brings with him collegiate and professional playing experience as a former member of the Indiana University men's soccer team and the Indiana Twisters of the Continental Indoor Soccer League. He also played on the 1998 National Indoor Championship team with former Butler greats Scott Lawler, Steve Weiger, Scott Weiger, Casey Sweeney and Craig Koller.

"Ric's level of coaching and playing experience has allowed him to help with all facets of our program right from the start," St. John added. "He has 15 years of club coaching experience in the Indianapolis area, which has already helped in our local recruiting effort.

"It's exciting when you add a good coach to your staff, but even more exciting when you add a good person."

Edwards, originally from Madison, Wis., arrived at Stanford and had an immediate impact on the women's soccer program. Alongside All-Americans Julie Foudy (who went on to compete in four World Cups and three Olympic Games) and Sarah Rafanelli, Edwards and the Cardinal posted a record of 43-22-10 in her four-year career. Edwards led Stanford to its first NCAA Tournament appearance in 1990.

The standout still tops the Stanford career charts in minutes played in goal (6,365 in 71 career matches) and saves (409). Her goals against average of 0.78 is the fifth-best mark in the program's history, while her 35 shutouts are third in the Stanford record book. Edwards was a two-time captain and three-time Most Valuable Player for the Cardinal, earning All-Far West honors from 1988-90.

Edwards was a member of the 1989-91 U.S. Women's National Soccer Team Pool under legendary coach Anson Dorrance. She was a two-time starting goalie for the West squad at the U.S. Olympic Sports Festival (1989-90).

Following her graduation, Edwards played in the Japan Women's Professional Soccer League from 1992-94, including as the starting goalkeeper on the 1993 national champion Nikko Securities squad. She also served as an assistant coach and goalkeeper trainer in the Japan league.