P.K. Yonge girls soccer coach Rebecca Schackow resigns

Schackow led the Lady Blue Wave to one final four appearance and eight district titles in nine seasons.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 5:34pm

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Rebecca Schackow, the head coach of the P.K. Yonge girls soccer team, has stepped down after nine seasons with the program. During her tenure, Schackow led the Lady Blue Wave to an 85% win/tie rate, eight district championships, and the school's first-ever trip to the state final four.

Why it matters

Schackow's resignation marks the end of a highly successful era for the P.K. Yonge girls soccer program. Her departure will leave a significant void, as she not only built a winning team but also cultivated a positive, student-centered culture focused on competitive excellence, academic achievement, and personal growth.

The details

In her nine years as head coach, Schackow compiled an impressive 133-27-16 record, leading the team to eight district titles and deep postseason runs, including one regional quarterfinal appearance, two regional semifinal appearances, five regional finals appearances, and the program's first-ever trip to the state final four.

  • Schackow has stepped down as the P.K. Yonge girls soccer head coach after nine seasons.
  • During her tenure, the team won eight district championships, including an impressive current streak of seven consecutive titles.

The players

Rebecca Schackow

The former head coach of the P.K. Yonge girls soccer team, who led the program to one final four appearance and an 85% win/tie rate over nine seasons.

Kelly Barrett

The athletic director at P.K. Yonge, who praised Schackow's dedication to building strong competitors and individuals during her tenure as head coach.

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What they’re saying

“Coach Schackow has left an indelible mark on our school and our student-athletes. Her dedication to building both strong competitors and strong individuals has elevated our program in every way.”

— Kelly Barrett, Athletic Director, P.K. Yonge

What’s next

P.K. Yonge will begin a search for the next leader of the girls soccer program immediately. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit resumes to Kelly Barrett at kbarrett@pky.ufl.edu.

The takeaway

Schackow's resignation marks the end of a highly successful era for the P.K. Yonge girls soccer program, as she not only built a winning team but also cultivated a positive, student-centered culture focused on competitive excellence, academic achievement, and personal growth. The school now faces the challenge of finding a new coach who can continue the program's success and uphold the values Schackow established.