WINONA, Minn. — The Saint Mary's University men's soccer team will be under the direction of a new coach when the 2011 season rolls around, it was announced Monday.

"I'm thankful for Chris Dembiec's five years of service to Saint Mary's University and to the Cardinal men's soccer program," said SMU athletic director Nikki Fennern, who added that a national search for Dembiec's replacement will be begin immediately. "We wish him nothing but the best."