Oral Roberts University

Dria Hampton was hired as an Assistant Coach in March 2025.

"We are thrilled to welcome Dria to our staff. Given the progress of our program, adding someone with her extensive experience— including time with the U.S. Youth National Team, participation in a Final Four, and competing in youth national finals at the club level—is a tremendous asset," said Coach Risenhoover. "Dria has consistently demonstrated excellence and achieved success at every stage of her career, making her an ideal fit for our team. Her energy, expertise, and commitment to servant leadership align perfectly with the qualities we sought in this hire, and we are confident she will inspire and guide our young athletes.

"Additionally, Dria brings a unique perspective shaped by her own spiritual journey, offering a relatable and authentic voice for our players. Having navigated challenges and continuing to grow, she will connect with them in a meaningful way. We are excited to bring on someone who has excelled at an elite level and look forward to the significant contributions Dria will make to our program."
 
Hampton had an impressive playing career that began at the youth level with Edmond Soccer Club, where she won multiple state championships and reached the national finals twice. She was also a member of the U.S. Youth National Team from 2004 to 2010, competing at various age levels and representing the United States in the Olympic Development Program. At the collegiate level, she played for the University of Oklahoma from 2009 to 2011, serving as team captain and earning All-Big 12 honors before transferring to Florida State University in 2012, where she helped the team reach the NCAA National Semi-Finals. Additionally, she played in the Women's Premier Soccer League for Oklahoma City FC for over a decade, earning accolades such as Big Sky Player of the Year and multiple all-conference selections while serving as team captain for several years.
 
As a coach, Dria Hampton has built an extensive career at various levels, demonstrating leadership and success. She has been the Women's Assistant Coach at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma since 2015, contributing to multiple tournament championships and national tournament appearances. She has also coached club soccer for Oklahoma Energy Football Club, where she was named OSA Girls Coach of the Year in 2017 and OSA Competitive Coach of the Year for boys in 2022. Her experience extends to high school coaching, where she helped Deer Creek High School win a state championship in 2022 and led Chickasha High School to a state semi-finalist finish in 2024 as a co-head coach. Additionally, she has coached in the Women's Premier Soccer League and is currently the Assistant Director of Coaching at Midwest City Soccer Club, further solidifying her influence in the sport.
 
"First and foremost, I want to give all praise and glory to God, as none of this would be possible without Him," said Hampton. "I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to be part of this incredible program. A heartfelt thank you to the players, coaching staff, and support staff for their warm welcome and for making my transition so smooth. The seamless integration speaks volumes about the strong, positive culture that has been built here.
 
"I'm excited to be part of a program that prides itself on excellence in everything that we do and am looking forward to contributing to our 'Quest to be Champions' and lifting multiple Summit League championships!"