CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA . . . After two years as head coach of the Luther College women’s soccer program, Kim Fair has announced her resignation, but will fulfill her contractual duties until the end of the school year.

“It has been a privilege to work with the players and other students during my two years at Luther,” stated Fair.

During her two years, Fair led the Norse to an overall record of 21-14-4, 11-3-2 in Iowa Conference action. During the 2009 campaign, Luther captured the Iowa Conference championship posting a record of 6-1-1, its first title since 2004 and the fourth in school history.

Director of Athletics Joe Thompson said the college will conduct a national search for a new coach. “I want to express my appreciation for the leadership and service Kim provided to the soccer program,” stated Thompson. “The soccer team achieved a high level of success during Kim's tenure and we wish Kim all the best in the future.”

Luther College is a four-year liberal arts college affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The Norse compete in 10 men's and nine women's intercollegiate sports.

As a member of the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (IIAC) since 1922, the men have won 149 conference championships. In 1982 the IIAC expanded its championship sponsorship to include women's sports. During this time span, the women have won 59 team titles. Combined, the Norse have captured an unprecedented 208 IIAC titles.