Melissa Estrada
Assistant Coach
First Year
Creighton, 1995

First-year assistant coach Melissa Estrada followed Cathy Klein from Iowa State and completes the UA women's soccer staff.

Estrada was part of Klein's staff for four years at Iowa State and was critical in the development of that program. She organized the ISU soccer program's day-to-day operations, was the individual trainer for all field players and coordinated the Cyclones' community service program.

Prior to Iowa State, Estrada posted a stellar collegiate career. The San Diego, Calif., native was a four-year starter at Creighton, finishing third on the all-time scoring list with 15 goals and 10 assists (40 points).

During her senior season, Estrada was a starting midfielder for Cathy Klein's team that earned a 14-4-0 mark. She earned her degree in Spanish from Creighton in 1995.

As a prep, Estrada was named the California Interscholastic Federation Player of the Year in 1990 while playing for San Dieguito High School. She was a two-time first-team All-Palomar League choice and a first-team All-CIF selection.

The two-time high school MVP was twice a member of the California South State Team. Following her prep career, she was honored as the San Dieguito Surf Soccer Club Player of the 80s.