BYU women's soccer coach Jennifer Rockwood has coached a lot of great teams, but this one may end up being her best ever. 15 player in the country when she signed with the Bruins. We get scared of failure, we fear the unknown, and we are burdened with losses, sickness, and pain. 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. We must always stay on the lighted path and search for those things that we know to be true. Other members of the athletic department helped mentor the young coach, including legendary former coaches Elaine Michaelis, Lu Wallace and Anne Valentine. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a Check it out online at speeches.byu.edu. I leave you with my testimony that I know we have a loving Heavenly Father who knows us by our names, by our thoughts, and by our hearts. "I have known Ellie since she was very young, and I have watched her development over the years. 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. And head coach Jennifer Rockwood's side is set to bring back all but one player from that team and now add Walbruch for a season that will undoubtedly contain sky-high expectations in BYU's. . Athletes playing for Rockwood have seen continual success over those 27 seasons. "Honestly, Jen has been awesome. When you seek after the light by surrounding yourself with positive and great individuals, you provide yourself with more opportunities to learn and grow. Nothing gets fans ready for college sports quite like a good tailgate. In addition to launching the high school sports program at Meridian and coaching both the boys and girls soccer teams there, she became the athletic director for the junior high. 490 Tanner Building I think the least we could do for her was put together a good performance and take her to some place she's never been before.". But we must choose to surround ourselves with light. I just had the chance to be in a leadership position at a very young age, having no experience and learning as I went.. Pure Offense: BYU leads the nation in shots (24.5/match) and ranks second in shots on goal (10.2/match) for an NCAA-high 3.50 goals per match. BYU was a team on the rise. Never in a million years would I have ever thought that I would be right here, right now. overrideTextAlignment=. At Waterford, Rockwood taught seventh- and eighth-grade PE classes and coached the high school girls soccer team. 24:58 mins Follow Jennifer Rockwood, a four-year starter for BYU women's soccer, through her illustrious career as a player and coach. It is even becoming apparent that those who choose to follow the light are often mocked, ridiculed, and looked down upon. Class of 1989. This moment, this chance, was the biggest in her coaching career. We have more and more forces working against us, and Satan will always give us his best shot. Learn more about the players, traditions, and college towns of BYU and their opponents all season long. Devotional Drawn to the Light Jennifer Rockwood March 15, 2016 Audio 0:00/34:50 Speed 36:47 Full Video Highlight Video Are you lighting the way for others? 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. It's a sport of people, and that's something I always took from her. [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 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. BYU stood at the top of her list when college admissions rolled around; it was her parents alma mater, and she had attended basketball camp there. 14 BYU at 4-2 on the season, and 400-116-44 under the long-time head coach. But the word was out. She hustled to stay ahead of her students, reviewing all of the course material at home to make sure she was well prepared. - Sat 2/25 8:00 pm. The team was expected to struggle out of the gate, but that would not last long. 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Her years of experience playing and coaching soccerincluding six years at the helm of the BYU Womens Soccer club teamsuddenly seemed insignificant beside the challenge that lay ahead. marriottmag@byu.edu, 16wSOC vs Long Beach State 832 (DONE).jpg. BYU CLUB RECORD:128-25-9; six years as club coach. If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish ulterior motives. Over the last 25seasons at the helm of the BYU women's soccer program, Rockwood has accumulated a .714winning percentage. During her senior year she helped lead our team to a number fourteen ranking before we were knocked out of the tournament by the University of Portland, the defending national champion at that time. There is something about the way they play. They worked hard, too; they're so gifted, their formation and tactics from the coaching staff it all plays into it. no time to be drawn away from the things of the kingdom of God. Zhao snuck the ball past Smith, and the Seminoles stormed the field, having clinched the national championship. She knew the sport of soccer. The biggest men and women with the biggest ideas can be shot down by the smallest men and women with the smallest minds. As members of the Church trying to build the kingdom, we can be assured that we are prime targets. I will not fall It is so important that we find ways in which we can inspire others. 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. Within a three-day period, I was asked to be the club coach and I was asked to stay on and teach full time at Meridian. Dream big dreams and find your passionitis never too late. 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Having grown up in and around competitive soccer, which included teams with men on the field as well, Rockwood had overcome many obstacles to that point as a player and coach. After one year at Rick's College on a basketball scholarship, she transferred to BYU where she became a four-year starter at center midfield on the Cougars' club soccer team and graduated in finance, business management. West Coast Conference Offensive Player of the Year, BYU women's soccer clinches first-ever College Cup with 4-1 win over South Carolina, 'This feels right': 7 seasons later, BYU keeper Cassidy Smith has Cougars aiming for history, Colohan hat trick guides No. Provo, UT 84602 It is our responsibility. [Matthew 5:14, 16], Our opportunities to shine are limitless. 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. In that time she amassed an overall record of 128-25-9. coach to your personality. Two days after the BYU match, Marvin Richardson spoke to the NBC affiliate in Dallas-Fort Worth and referenced his wife when he said, "We grew up in Fort Worth during the 1960s and 70s during. This month, the longtime BYU head coach picked up her 400th win in college soccer. What a blessing for all of us to be at this great institution. Entering the 1995 school year, the talk around BYUs campus could have been split between many different things. Some of our competitions were hours away. Rockwood led the club team to a 128-25-9 record, two Western National Collegiate Club Soccer Association titles and second place in the NCCSA National Championship match. 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. I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ, amen. This classic wasnt decided by a single goal; it would require penalty kicks instead. 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. And they needed one kick to seal it. She's not just a coach, but the mom of our team, making sure everyone is good. Studied Marriott School of Business at Brigham Young University. Leave Feedback watch together The mission of BYUtv is to create purposeful, engaging viewing and listening experiences that entertain, inspire, uplift, and improve families and communities. I didnt really believe a lot in myself the first few years, she says. 2021 Women's College Cup preview, ahead of semifinals, Marriott Center They provided Rockwood with insights into team management and leadership development, lobbing her encouragement along the way. Let yourlightso shine before men, that they may see your goodworks, andglorifyyour Father which is in heaven. As the leader of the firm's Global Power & Utilities Practice and Co-Head of the Private Capital Infrastructure Practice, she works across . . 801-422-7696 All rights reserved. So it was good that I had room to build, and do what I did, and they kind of left me to my own.. Are we doing everything we can to build the kingdom of God? I think the seniors realize how much effort she's put into the program, the time to get us the right gear and everything else. But we havent been to a Final Four, and we havent won a national championship.. She was raised a long way from Provo, Utah, and had never really been around many Latter-day Saint players. Prior to becoming head coach at BYU, Rockwood led BYU's highly successful club soccer team for seven years. One summer several years ago we had a young girl attend who was shy but also uncooperative, and she didnt want to participate in the drills or games with her group. Rockwood was retained and became the Cougars first NCAA women's soccer coach. [3] Early life [ edit] Jennifer Rockwood and the origins of the BYU women's soccer team Story and cover art by Alex Dotson This story is part of the March 2022 issue of The Daily Universe Magazine and magazine show (below). Twenty-two seasons have passed since Rockwoods appointment, and her undeniable success includes fourteen conference championships, eighteen NCAA tournament appearances, and an overall record of 355-100-38. Think big anyway. This new team was understaffed and had a limited number of fans due to a lack of exposure or interest in womens sports as a whole. Most of those girls who take them havent taken them since high school because our conference doesnt have a conference championship.. Inside was a beautiful hand-knitted blanket with the full BYU Cougar logo in the middle. Jennifer Rockwood is BYU women's soccer, they say. Yoshligi[tahrir| manbasini tahrirlash] After Olivia Wade found the back of the net to tie the shootout at 3-3, FSUs Yujie Zhao stood at the line with a simple conclusion: make it and become a national champion, or miss and give the Cougars a chance. Give the world the best you have and youll get kicked in the teeth. Certain she still wouldnt be able to make the basketball team, she instead took a spot on the club soccer team, which at the time felt to her like a bit of a concession. Rockwood previously earned the honor in 2012, 2014 and 2018. 46 of Rockwood's players have gone on to win All-American awards.[10]. People favor underdogs but follow only top dogs. As graduation approached, Rockwood found herself at a crossroads. They were two more in a long line of All-Americans Rockwood helped produce. Cameron Tucker ranks second nationally with .84 goals per match, and Mikayla Colohan is fourth in scoring (.82 goals/match) and fifth in assists (.68 assists/match). A couple of my players who were coaching her werent sure what to do with her. One of the most rewarding and proud moments of my coaching career was to give Jenavieve Phillips a big hug on the field after her last game as a Cougar and congratulate her on an amazing journey. All I can do is try and pass on what I have learned.. Reading or replaying the story in its When I think about light and the many different meanings it has, Ireflect on an experience Ihad last June. supports HTML5 video, Estimated read time: 7-8 New episode and podcast released each week, focused on the team the Cougars play. Follow the light, seek after the light, and bethelight. The Broncos are 8-0-1 playing at home, which they will do Friday and potentially in Sunday's final after the NCAA moved the College Cup from nearby PayPal Park due to a potential scheduling conflict with the MLS Cup Playoffs. Once I had passed the arrow, I would scan again, trying to find another redlight. 4) in the NCAA Tournament. Im here to see how good we can be.. These athletes include Shauna Rohbock, Katie Larkin, Jaime Rendich Beck, Aleisha Rose, Michelle Jensen,Lindsi Lisonbee Cutshall, Michele Vasconcelos, Ashley Hatch, Cameron Tucker and Mikayla Colohan. I hope I can bring [players] in to where they have an amazing experience whether they play a lot or not, she says. Life is too hard!. 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. Love yourself so that you can love others. He remembers me saying, What makes you think you will ever get those shots off in a game if you cant even pass, trap, or control the ball?, Although I dont remember saying those specific words, he does, and he not only applied them to soccer but to life. In fact, I first met several of the current players on our team at camp when they were only ten or eleven years old. . BYU had veteran coaches running its womens athletics, but soccer was a young sport in the state at the time, and Rockwoods experience with the club team set her apart. Having gained it, never lose it. A visit to the basketball tryouts for Ricks College landed her a spot on the team there as well as a scholarship offer. Sometimes the more progress we make toward the light, the more temptations may come. Finally, toward the end of my run, I saw a few runners ahead and followed their lights to the finish. The day I pledge Rockwood has also coached youth club programs, high school teams and the Utah Olympic Development Program. Each new season of recruits will be a major influence in our lives, so we must choose wisely. We have more responsibilities, more pressures, more expectations, and more places to be, and we spend far too much time on our smartphones. After one yearincluding a frigid winterin Rexburg, Idaho, Rockwood made the leap to BYU. He searched for deeper meaning in his experiences, and he learned from some of lifes simple truths. Clinging to the light is a choice, and often that choice is challenging. 1 seed in the NCAA College Cup, the first women's program at BYU to ever be awarded a 1-seed. We can look to the west and appreciate the view of the lake, travel east and be enveloped in the canyons, or drive south and take in the magnificence and serenity of the red rock. As President Monson stated, we want to be a light even to total strangers.. I told them that maybe she just needed a little extra love and attention. You are unique and capable of more success than you can ever imagine. When the school announced plans to move to Sandy, Utah, and a new school called Meridian was established in Provo, Rockwood hesitated over her next movebut not for long. Drawing a deep breath, the fledgling head coach set to work. 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. When the girls play their best and get the best results, it all comes together. PROVO The numbers speak for themselves, but as is often the case, they don't tell the whole story. . Back then we had to do everything on our own. Another way to search for the light is to surround ourselves with individuals who inspire us and lift us to great places. Unfortunately, it was not to be. In whatever we are involved with here at BYU, we can make a difference. Its helped prepare me in everything Ive ever done, especially being involved in coaching.. One of my favorite songs is titled I Will and is written and performed by Hilary Weeks. 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. "Not everyone gets a second chance, and they got it," said Smith, who was an assistant coach at Davis in an era that featured Colohan, midfielder Olivia Wade, and a national championship honor. But no amount of club soccer matches could prepare her for what was to come: coaching a fully sanctioned NCAA soccer team. I think we always felt the program would be successful, so we werent surprised, Smith-Bretzing said. But if Rockwoods pattern of success is any indication, bringing home a national championship trophy is only a matter of time. I remember thinking we had such great success those first few years, that the expectation got pretty high, Rockwood said. Thats something I have struggled with over the years.. He also sent us here with all the tools we need to find success, happiness, and peace. Ill be true, Those are the lessons that you take on for your entire life.. After participating in basketball in the Fall-winter of 198485, Rockwood transferred and enrolled at Brigham Young University. I think she probably felt overwhelmed by what it all means.. Iamliable to find fault with this, that, and the other. I had to intently search for the light of others to help me find the way and point me in the right direction. overrideCardHideSection= I will be brave You never know what light you might spark in others just through your kindness and your example. Rockwood, BYU Radio Live play-by-play broadcasts, coaches shows, Behind the Mic press conferences, interviews, etc, 407-118-45record and a .714win percentage, Fifth in NCAA DI in active winning percentage, 11th in NCAA DI in activecareer victories, 14th in NCAA DI all-time career victories, Four-time WCC Coach of the Year 2012,2014,2018 and 2019, Two-time MWC Coach of the Year 2000 and 2008, Two-time West Region Coach of the Year 1996 and 2012, 2019 United Soccer Coaches Regional Staff of the Year, Earned BYU its first national seed in the NCAA tournament in 2005 (No. BYU Women's Soccer (@byusoccer_w) September 10, 2021 BYU is another prestigious women's soccer program that longtime head coach Jennifer Rockwood leads. I was a finance major, and I had no teaching credentials, no education classes, and no real experience. . It is very hard to describe. Head coach Jennifer Rockwood, known for her focused determination on the sideline and for being emotionally defensive of her players, leaned in to anticipate the shot. Rockwood has guided the Cougars to 13regular season conference championships and eight conference tournament championships during her tenure. Can I really do this?. As a child in Chile, she watched soccer every day. Olivia Wade is so good on the wing. She wanted to be like the campers and players on the team and go to BYU someday. After 23 NCAA Tournament appearances, seven Sweet 16 runs and four Elite Eight finishes, BYU women's soccer coach Jennifer Rockwood finally broke through with the program she helped build from scratch, culminating in the Cougars' first-ever NCAA College Cup semifinal appearance Friday at a sold-out Stevens Stadium in Santa Clara, California (7:30 p.m. MT, ESPNU). We are aware that people are watching us, and you never know which lives can be touched, which doors can be opened, and what inspiration can be provided. 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. She built up the program from an extramural sport into an elite NCAA competitor. With one final try gifted by the NCAA's free season of eligibility before scattering to various professional careers Colohan has already been drafted by the NWSL's Orlando Pride, and Moore delayed graduation until December for this season the Cougars did just that. During the run it was important to stay strong, positive, and confident, even though there were continual doubts. You are loved, appreciated, and valued more than you will ever know. I have been blessed to work with so many inspiring student athletes. I know that I will not necessarily tell you anything you havent heard before, but I hope that I might remind you of what you have always known and of what can so easily be forgotten in our demanding lives. Bertoch, a native of Chile, came to the US and went to school at BYU. (The Light in Their Eyes, Ensign, November 2005.). And thats led the way for younger players to come through and wanna reach the success.. I stopped to watch to see what was going on, and I was hooked. It goes to show you that we never know what God has in store for us in the present or in the future. BYU Cougars women's soccer [@byusoccer_w], "Moabite's granddaughter soccer coach at B.Y.U. 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. As I take my place, I will stand From first downs to buzzer beaters, get KSL.coms top sports stories delivered to your inbox weekly. That's all it would take. 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