Scott Pirnstill is entering his first season at the helm of the V-Hawk women's soccer program. Coach Pirntstill is familiar to the program as he first served for Viterbo College as a Men's team scout. From Fall 2001 to Spring 2009 Pirnstill was the Assistant coach for the Viterbo University Women's program. Pirnstill also helped start the first ever Viterbo University Futsal program in the area which has grown to over 450 players.

During Pirnstill's time as an assistant, the V-Hawks won their first ever Midwest Collegiate Conference Championships in 2006 and 2007. The V-Hawks also advanced to the NAIA Region VII tournament both of those seasons including a trip to the regional final four in 2006.

Outside of Viterbo, Pirnstill has an extensive resume of playing and coaching experience. As a player, Pirnstill was selected to Wisconsin ODP U-16 and U-17 State teams and played club soccer with Racine United (Wis.). He then went on to play at the University of Wisconsin-Lacrosse.

Coach Pirnstill has an equally extensive coaching history. Coach Pirnstill has had an enormous impact on the development and growth of competitive soccer in the Coulee Region. Over the last 16 years he has compiled a diverse coaching resume including, Onalaska's Park and Recreation soccer program (U14 boys), Onalaska Soccer Club (U15 boys), Winona Youth Soccer Association Club (U14 girls), and CRM Lightning club (U14, 15, 16, 17 girls). During his 4 year stint coaching CRM Lightning, Pirnstill's teams qualified for the state tournament 4 times, earning one 2^nd place finish and one state championship going undefeated the entire season and tournament. Pirnstill also served as the Director of Coaching and Player Development for CRM Lightning from 2003 to 2009.

In addition to coaching club soccer, Pirnstill also served as a staff coach for the Olympic Development Program. He coached the 91' Minnesota girl's pool team and has also participated as a Minnesota ODP District Select coach for 4 years.

Pirnstill coached high school soccer in the La Crosse area for 3 years as well. He coached the La Crosse Central boys JV (1994) and more recently the West Salem High School girl's varsity team (2008-2009).

Coach Pirnstill has amassed an impressive list of coaching certifications and licenses. His current qualifications include NSCAA National, Advanced National and Premier Licenses. He also holds NSCAA Goalkeeping Level I & II Diplomas as well as various other NSCAA Special Topics Diplomas. Pirnstill will be working on his Brazilian Coaching license in 2010.

Pirnstill graduated in 1996 from UW-La Crosse with degrees in biology and chemistry. Pirnstill lives in La Crosse where he also works as a sales representative.