Soldotna Stars Promote Assistant to Coordinator Role
The Soldotna Stars 3A football program has elevated assistant coach, Ryan Thompson, to coordinator after four seasons developing talent. The move comes as the Stars look to bounce back from a 4-6 record in 2023. Thompson's promotion is seen as a key step in stabilizing the program, which has struggled to find consistency in recent years. As coordinator, Thompson will oversee the offense, a position he has been instrumental in shaping. The Stars will look to Thompson's expertise to improve recruiting efforts, particularly in the state's western region. The promotion is expected to have a significant impact on the team's competitiveness in the 3A Central Conference, where the Stars will face off against top-ranked programs like the Kenai Kardinals.