But no amount of club soccer matches could prepare her for what was to come: coaching a fully sanctioned NCAA soccer team. Studied Marriott School of Business at Brigham Young University. Like Burleigh, Rockwood started the women's soccer program at BYU and is the 11th active Division I coach in wins. overrideTextAlignment= Each year our players work as camp coaches for young players who love the sport and often have dreams of someday attending and playing soccer at BYU. I am sure that we all have worked extremely hard and sacrificed much to be a part of this BYU community. Everyone else on my team was really fast. As we follow the example of the Savior and live as He lived and as He taught, that light will burn within us and will light the way for others. On the outside, she remained expressionless, but she struggled to contain her nerves on the inside. "We have had our ups and downs, and just like any team, you battle through the rough times and learn from them and try to play our best soccer at the end of the season. She helped turn a little-known prospect into a top scorer in the National Womens Soccer League in Ashley Hatch. As the leader of the firm's Global Power & Utilities Practice and Co-Head of the Private Capital Infrastructure Practice, she works across . While their initial season was not perfect with some bumps along the way, the team finished with 11 wins and a winning record. We want to walk in the light. He referenced a situation when I let the guys do what they wanted at practice for a few minutes, and they chose to stand around the front of the goal taking shots. Something most of you know and something I have come to learn over the years is that your mother and father are always your biggest fans. At the close of the season, the Cougars were ranked fifth nationally. If you are successful, you will win false friends and true enemies. However, to several of those inside of the program, including Smith-Bretzing, it wasnt a big shock. Division regular season and conference tournament champion Thats something I have struggled with over the years.. Do you have that light in your eyes? A powerhouse offense that consistently ranks among the top shot-takers in the country, Rockwood's teams aren't afraid to shoot. I would like each of you to think about some of the individuals who have helped you get to where you are today. Most of our players attended camps when they were younger, so they know how exciting it is for young campers to come and hang out with them for a week. One save, and for the first time in their history, the BYU womens soccer team would be one shot away from a national championship. I know that our Heavenly Father and our Savior are our biggest fans. I will be brave Rockwood has an impressive 407-118-45overall record for her career. . BYU CLUB RECORD:128-25-9; six years as club coach. history.lds.org/article/lost-sermons-wilford-woodruff-january-1864?lang=eng. Fortunately I was blessed by the tender mercy of a friend who must have been inspired to send me a poem that appealed to Mother Teresa. She is a very versatile attacking player, a good goal scorer and will be a huge . Taking over the program in 1989, Rockwood is the only coach BYU has recognized since it made women's soccer an NCAA sanctioned sport in 1995. Both (Colohan and Tucker) were leaders and both were phenomenal players. Christi Norris/BYU BYU head coach Jennifer Rockwood talks to her team at the women's soccer preseason scrimmage for the 2022 season. As a coach, I am in a position in which difficult decisions have to be made that can significantly impact young peoples lives. "Honestly, Jen has been awesome. But at the head of it all was coach Rockwood. To me, this is a great example of someone who was able to apply a simple concept to his life and who continues to share that lesson with those he teaches. Are you lighting the way for others? However, when she came back to Provo, an opportunity arose to work for BYU athletics when she took on the role of womens sports publicist. We live in a world in which our lives are busier, noisier, and more stressful than evera time when nothing stops or even slows down. It's a sport of people, and that's something I always took from her. Many years ago we recruited a young lady who had a special talent and gift for the game. I loved it. "I have known Ellie. Neither the WAC nor the WCC held a conference tournament, so the highest achievement BYU could attain during those regular seasons was the regular season title. Occasionally I would see in the distance a small red light with an arrow and run in that direction. He loves us so much that He sent His Son, Jesus Christ, who made it possible for us to live together again as one eternal family. We must ask ourselves: Are these individuals helping us to move toward the light, or are they allowing us to let some darkness slip in? Following a successful month and earning a 6th seed in the NCAA Tournament, BYU Soccer Head Coach Jennifer Rockwood joins the show to discuss how the team ov. Dream big dreams and find your passionitis never too late. I was very shy, she says. A city that is set on anhill cannot be hid. We are to use our gifts and our individual talents to share the light and bring the light to others. Last year I wasnt quite as prepared as usual after badly spraining my foot a few months before. "Right now, I feel we are playing our best soccer.". During the run it was important to stay strong, positive, and confident, even though there were continual doubts. An excerpt from this week's episode of True Blue, Dave McCann talks to Jennifer Rockwood and Erica Owens about the expectations coming into next season, and . He challenged me in every way toget better and always expected success. Cultivate it in your lives and hold its very essence until you grow old and gray. ", A special moment to celebrate Jen between our @BYUwvolleyball, @byuwtennis, @byuwgolf, and @BYUTFXC head coaches pic.twitter.com/eUC8fGQbIS. I didnt really believe a lot in myself the first few years, she says. Unfortunately, due to BYUs recent start as a NCAA sanctioned team, the relatively unknown WAC teams that BYU played against, and the limitation of only 48 teams that entered the tournament, the Cougars did not play in the NCAA tournament that year. 801-422-7696 National champion The girls did a great job, and toward the end of the week she was much more engaged in the training and seemed to be having a lot of fun with her team. They surround us each day, in whatever circumstance we find ourselves. Rock said gaining a following for soccer was extremely difficult for the womens team. I hope I can bring [players] in to where they have an amazing experience whether they play a lot or not, she says. Are you an example of the Savior in your words, thoughts, and actions? In many ways, it started Sept. 18, the last time BYU lost a match on South Field a 2-1 overtime loss to Utah State that triggered an offensive deluge. I am a fighter, and I choose to walk in the light.. We have done everything that most coaches could ever want, she says. I wore a headlamp and a blinking red reflector. ", "BYU women's soccer: Coach Rockwood learns to loosen up", "Reaching 300, one win at a time for BYU's Rockwood", UNC womens soccer upsets BYU to advance to Final Four, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jennifer_Rockwood&oldid=1138996076, High school soccer coaches in the United States, Short description is different from Wikidata, Women's association footballers not categorized by position, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, *Club domestic league appearances and goals, This page was last edited on 12 February 2023, at 20:38. Prior to becoming head coach at BYU, Rockwood led BYU's highly successful club soccer team for seven years. It was one of the few runs that took place on a trail in the middle of nowhere at 2:00 a.m. [The BYU Experience, BYU devotional address, 4November 1997]. Are we being a light to others? I see my players play their best. [Be a Light to the World, BYU devotional address, 1November 2011], On our team, we often talk about the importance of representing ourselves at the highest levelabout how wearing the name Brigham Young University on our jerseys means much more than just being another college team. To this day, the only sport I really watch is BYU womens soccer. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a Her daughter had found new motivation, inspiration, and direction. It is very hard to describe. "I have known Ellie since she was very young, and I have watched her development over the years. Another way to search for the light is to surround ourselves with individuals who inspire us and lift us to great places. [BYU] came to me because I had kind of been the boss, in a sense, of the team before that, she says. After the initial shock of having a team, being tabbed as head coach of a new program, and having to ride the difficulty of her first two NCAA seasons, the training wheels were off. It was 1995, and Rockwood had just signed a contract to become the inaugural head coach of the newly sanctioned NCAA Division I BYU Womens Soccer programat the highest level of intercollegiate athleticsdespite having no prior Division I experience. Bertoch fell in love with the game and now she had an opportunity to change her view on soccer forever, as something more than just a mans sport. Im here to see how good we can be.. Aggression is the key in soccer, but so is patience, calmness on the ball, and tactical awareness in a game that can resemble both a chess match and a track meet and sometimes in the same 45-minute half. 24:58 mins Follow Jennifer Rockwood, a four-year starter for BYU women's soccer, through her illustrious career as a player and coach. 490 Tanner Building But I think for me personally, I was like maybe this is what I am supposed to be doing because it doesnt make sense that we are having all of this success.. Although we are not perfect, we try to represent BYU the best we can. Many years ago I was in the middle of some very challenging situations that not only caused me much doubt in my abilities but also made me question my own path. After one yearincluding a frigid winterin Rexburg, Idaho, Rockwood made the leap to BYU. The Cougars led by All-American Mikayla Colohan and All-WCC First Teamer Cameron Tucker had taken the 2021 NCAA Tournament by storm. We knew that we had the athletes to compete at the collegiate level, we just needed to give it a shot.. Can I really do this?. That staff led by assistant coaches Brent Anderson and Steve Magleby, volunteer assistant Made Gates, and administrative assistant Rachel Jorgensen, has been instrumental in the Cougars' breakthrough year, and receiving West Regional Staff of the Year honors by the United Soccer Coaches this past week. Rockwood previously earned the honor in 2012, 2014 and 2018. Practice or not, it didnt matter to her or the team. He wants us to give up, and he places opportunities for missteps along our way. Her first interaction with the soon-to-be head coach Rockwood was one of intrigue, as neither had coached or been part of a program at the NCAA level. Now after more than two decades in her position, Rockwood has met and overcome numerous struggles. Other members of the athletic department helped mentor the young coach, including legendary former coaches Elaine Michaelis, Lu Wallace and Anne Valentine. Conference regular season champion Always ready for a challenge, Rockwood has seen a pattern in her life of receiving unexpected opportunities, growing to meet them, and then receiving more. I remember Ken Marshall, a high school soccer coach who taught me to push myself, work harder, and achieve more than I thought was possible. However, I also mentioned that if this was where she really wanted to be and if she was willing to embrace her opportunity here and make some changes, then she would have the opportunity to join us again the following semester. These were great womenincluding Lu Wallace, Elaine Michealis, and Ann Valentinewho in 1995 took a chance on a young coach who had no real NCAA coaching, recruiting, or managerial experience but who had a dream and a vision of what BYU soccer could someday be. But we must choose to surround ourselves with light. While Bertoch has grown to love Rockwood, neither knew what to expect at the time. Besides, she points out, despite everything she and her teams have accomplished over the yearsconference championships, tournament appearances, and top-tier rankingssome goals remain unmet. This was her program now. Itis for the entire team. To many outside of the program, this immediate success may have come as a surprise. Article written by Rachel Evensen Spurs snap 16-game losing streak by topping uninspired Jazz, Man arrested in connection with fatal shooting now accused of child rape, Bill mandating counties to provide homeless shelters, enforce camping laws passes Utah House, Troopers identify woman killed in crash near Nephi, Supreme Court seems ready to reject student loan forgiveness. overrideTextColor= Be honest and frank anyway. Rockwood started the women's soccer program at BYU and recently picked up her 400th college soccer win as a coach. I am sure that we all are qualified and have had numerous opportunities to be elsewhere, but we have chosen to be here at Brigham Young University and to stand for something more than ourselves. I wish she were here to sing it, but the lyrics include the following: Ive made my choice They worked hard, too; they're so gifted, their formation and tactics from the coaching staff it all plays into it. Wemust always seek for the light, and we must light the way for otherstoday more than ever. I can comprehend it and understand the signs of the time and the working of the Spirit of God, and when a thing is presented to me by [the] servants of God, I can receive a testimony of the truth of that; but when Ilose the light I dont comprehend those things. In a world thats weak After a back and forth match which saw the Cougars outshoot the Seminoles 9-7 including a 4-3 advantage in shots on goal both teams remained scoreless. PROVO The numbers speak for themselves, but as is often the case, they don't tell the whole story. Her parents thought maybe it would be good for her to be around some members of the Church who also loved soccer. "It's all of those things and then, they've managed to stay mostly healthy.". I took that opportunity to see where it would lead, she says. . With that team, the Cougars knew they had a chance to do something special from the moment they lost to Virginia 2-0 in the second round of the NCAA's unique spring tournament that cut short an 11-4-1 campaign truncated by the COVID-19 pandemic. PROVO, Utah BYU women's soccer will welcome national-champion UCLA transfer Ellie Walbruch to the Cougars for the 2023 season. Fight for a few underdogs anyway. They play with heart, for the love of the game, and just for fun and enjoyment. Other crucial figures came to help, as Carolyn Billings and Robyn Smith-Bretzing both joined the program in 1995. It was not an easy journey for her, and there were many times when she knew it would be easier somewhere else. He also sent us here with all the tools we need to find success, happiness, and peace. Reading or replaying the story in its She was her own person, had her own ideas, and marched to her own drumwhich was fine, but at the same time, it was holding her back from reaching her highest potential. What a blessing and unbelievable inspiration Jenavieve was to me, my staff, her teammates, and all those who knew her. BYU and Florida State traded goals back and forth, with a few occasional misses sprinkled in. In 27 years as the Cougars head coach, Rockwoods resume includes seven Coach of the Year awards, 13 total conference titles and 27 All-Americans. One of the loudest and most supportive was that of Bertoch. Its helped prepare me in everything Ive ever done, especially being involved in coaching.. But we havent been to a Final Four, and we havent won a national championship.. Always give everything your best effort. "She's done so much for this program, and even for me personally," senior forward Makaylie Moore told BYUtv. If we dont continuously search for the light and stayon the path, we can just as easily be led into darkness and off the course. As graduation approached, Rockwood found herself at a crossroads. The Cougars are anchored by a defense that includes All-West Regional selection Laveni Vaka and goalkeeper Cassidy Smith, whose 2.14 saves per game and 0.65 goals-against average for .783 save percentage ranks among the top five in BYU history. . Another important step for Rockwood was surrounding herself with mentors who inspired and believed in her, including womens tennis coach Ann Valentine, who was her supervisor for a time, and womens volleyball coach and womens athletic director Elaine Michaelis. I have the opportunity several times throughout the yearwhether at practice, before a game, or at halftimeto try to motivate, inspire, and remind the girls of what they are capable of and how amazing they are. A week or so after the camp, I received a thank-you note from her mom, explaining that this young girl had not wanted to come to camp. . 2 and received a No. At first, Rockwoods coaching strengths didnt lie so much in the technical and tactical aspects of the game, so she focused her energy on creating a positive environment in which to build her players confidenceas well as her own. Meridian made her a full-time teaching offer, and BYU asked her to coach the club soccer team she had so recently left. The final two years she took her teams to the Western National Collegiate Club soccer Association (NCCSA) title and placed second in the NCCSA National Championships. So it was good that I had room to build, and do what I did, and they kind of left me to my own.. Uh, so how do we do that?. I was a finance major, and I had no teaching credentials, no education classes, and no real experience. Jamie Shepherd has been fantastic. Hopefully, when I deal with these campers, Im bringing a love for the game, a love for getting better, a love for training on their own, and a love for being kids and being a real teammate and what that means, she says. Soon after, a couple of runners came in behind me and thanked me for leading them to the end. BYU regularly maintains a consistent Top 25 ranking. "We knew we had the potential, but we wanted to put it all together so she can finally have this awesome accolade to an amazing career at BYU. 1 seed in the NCAA College Cup, the first women's program at BYU to ever be awarded a 1-seed. The milestone came in Rockwood's 26th season with the Cougars, putting No. She is the only coach the school recognizes since the club joined NCAA competition in 1995. That's all it would take. Over the last 25seasons at the helm of the BYU women's soccer program, Rockwood has accumulated a .714winning percentage. Going into a PK is tough because you cant practice those, I mean you can, but you really cant, Rockwood said. Do they help us see what is great about the world, or do they cast a shadow of negativity? We mostly have a choice of who we spend our time with. What an amazing opportunity it is to stand before you today. This poem has had a profound impact on my life, and I refer to it often. Jennifer Welsh Rockwood, 62 Resides in Orem, UT Lived In Provo UT, Pleasant Grove UT, Enumclaw WA, Auburn WA Related To Thomas Rockwood, Stephanie Rockwood, Perry Rockwood, Chase Rockwood Also known as Rockwood Jennifer Includes Address (8) Phone (2) Email (2) See Results Jennifer Jeanne Rockwood, 49 Resides in Dickinson, TX Smith-Bretzing couldnt help but laugh when she thought about those early years. In fact, I first met several of the current players on our team at camp when they were only ten or eleven years old. In their winningest season in program history, the Cougars steadily climbed to no. Zhao snuck the ball past Smith, and the Seminoles stormed the field, having clinched the national championship. Obviously, this is one reason why she had gotten off to a rough start. The Lady Cougars have compiled a 16-1-1 record on the year and look to be in good shape to win the West Coast Conference championship and make a run in the NCAA playoffs. Conference regular season and conference tournament champion BYU finished the season after falling in the Elite 8 to No. Her mom was quick to point out that her daughters experience at camp that week had been life changing. . . After a short time she told me that she really wanted to come back and learn from all those around her. But through the struggles, the fight, the dedication, and the choices, she was able to develop, mature, and grow. Are you an example of the Savior in your words, thoughts, and actions? Others may have had their radios cranked up, listening to Kiss from a Rose by Seal or Only Wanna Be With You by Hootie and the Blowfish. Jennifer Rockwood (born September 20, 1966) is an American soccer coach, and the head coach for the BYU Cougars women's soccer team, a position she has held since 1989. Any doubts or questions of her being able to lead the team into a new era were gone. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. She was born in Provo and raised in Lake Oswego, Oregon, with four younger brothers. But for Rockwood, it's never been about the wins, the honors, the trophies or even the 18 All-America designations received by her players. In a world where so many will not However, she believed in me, and she believed that I had a future in education and coaching. We did not see eye to eye on many things early on. Although she was never quite at a level to play college soccer, she was inspired at a young age to make good choices during her high school experience, and she ended up attending BYU. overrideCardHideByline= I was super excited that we could get to do this. The team went 20-2-2 with four wins over teams ranked in the Top 25 throughout the season. President Monson stated: We become examples of the believers by living the gospel of Jesus Christ in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, and in purity. BYU women's soccer coach Jennifer Rockwood, who has led the program since it joined Division I 25 years ago, addresses her team after a 4-0 exhibition victory against Colorado College on Aug.. no time to be drawn away from the things of the kingdom of God. It was coached by a former player, Rockwood, and had seen some promising results. The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow. The Cougars scored 25 goals in the next five matches, sparking a six-match winning streak and 12 of their next 13. One of my favorite songs is titled I Will and is written and performed by Hilary Weeks. She is the only coach the school recognizes since the club joined NCAA competition in 1995. Her dream was to play on the womens basketball team, but she knew reality was unlikely to cooperate. Can you imagine a young girl, twenty-five years ago, who had just graduated from college, coaching a high school boys soccer team? This moment, this chance, was the biggest in her coaching career. Jen is a very competitive person to play on the club team was fun because shes very competitive like me, so we got along well, and at other times we didnt because wed be competing against each other., This competitiveness motivated each of them to greatness, and Smith-Bretzing appreciated that about her friend and coach. She could not believe the opportunity in front of her. This classic wasnt decided by a single goal; it would require penalty kicks instead. Even then you can sit on the wall on a warm summer day and think of the things you are still learning in light of the great experience you had. BYU goes winless in four game series against Ragin' CajunsBYU baseball stayed in Louisiana after taking on LA Tech over the weekend to take BYU gymnastics defeats Utah State on senior nightThe BYU gymnastics team beat the Utah State Aggies 196.450 to 195.425 on senior night Friday in BYU women's soccer kicks off spring seasonThe 2023 BYU women's soccer spring season will see Jen Rockwood's Cougars play nine matches over five days BYU baseball splits four game series opener against LA TechBYU baseball traveled to Ruston, Louisiana to take take on LA Tech in a 4 BYU goes winless in four game series against Ragin Cajuns, BYU gymnastics defeats Utah State on senior night, BYU womens soccer kicks off spring season, BYU baseball splits four game series opener against LA Tech. overrideTextAlignment=. She was soon leading classes in math and history. Weve had so many unbelievable kids that come through this program that just put their heart and soul into it for their time at BYU. 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