In that time she amassed an overall record of 128-25-9. She was also someone who was so good that she had never really been held accountable to some of our athletic standards, such as fitness tests, work rate, and being on timeor even things such as what to wear to soccer clinics and service projects. She coached players into All-Americans. Zhao snuck the ball past Smith, and the Seminoles stormed the field, having clinched the national championship. 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. 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. Yoshligi[tahrir| manbasini tahrirlash] When she became the head coach of a club-turned-NCAA-sanctioned team in 1995, nothing was ever promised. overrideButtonText= But not even the 400-plus career wins, 14 conference championships and seven conference coach of the year honors can adequately describe the impact Rockwood has had at BYU since foregoing a basketball scholarship to Ricks College in 1984 and transferring to the club soccer program in Provo. The Lake Oswego, Oregon, native was a four-sport athlete in high school playing soccer, softball, basketball and track. The winner will advance to face the winner of the other semifinal between Rutgers and Florida State. I remember a brilliant lady, Nancy Heuston, head of the Waterford School, who hired me to begin teaching at a middle school and coaching at a high school during my senior year at BYU. The search didnt go on long. We must choose our friends and those we associate with very carefully. I took that opportunity to see where it would lead, she says. As we follow the example of the Savior, ours will be the opportunity to be a light, as it were, in the lives of those around uswhether they be our own family members, our coworkers, mere acquaintances, or total strangers. Follow Jennifer Rockwood, a four-year starter for BYU women's soccer, through her illustrious career as a player and coach. (Courtesy BYU Photo) Can I really do this?. She built up the program from an extramural sport into an elite NCAA competitor. Join Facebook to connect with Jennifer Hill and others you may know. The three-time West Coast Conference Offensive Player of the Year has plenty of help, though, including ace scorer Cameron Tucker, who's 16 goals and five game-winning goals on the year led to her own first-team All-America nod; and sophomore midfielder Jamie Shepherd, the two-time All-West Regional honoree. Conference regular season champion [Matthew 5:14, 16], Our opportunities to shine are limitless. "This means a lot," Rockwood said. Provo On the Monday after Halloween, the Brigham Young women's soccer team came to prac I can do this. ", A special moment to celebrate Jen between our @BYUwvolleyball, @byuwtennis, @byuwgolf, and @BYUTFXC head coaches pic.twitter.com/eUC8fGQbIS. But it forced me to be prepared.. After a short time she told me that she really wanted to come back and learn from all those around her. It's a sport of people, and that's something I always took from her. There is nowhere I can go where the quality of the kids that I work with would be better.. What a blessing for all of us to be at this great institution. I was a finance major, and I had no teaching credentials, no education classes, and no real experience. At BYU, Rockwood found herself drawn to the Marriott School, where she did well in accounting and other premanagement courses. Are we doing everything we can to build the kingdom of God? We want to play at the highest level, win championships, and be nationally relevant so that people will know who we are and what we represent. This often leads us to complain, blame, talk badly of others, and make excuses, and the light gets smaller and smaller and smaller. Its helped prepare me in everything Ive ever done, especially being involved in coaching.. While enjoying the spirit of the Lord, we want the light all the time. Her schedule is busy and almost never-ending. While it seems risky to turn down a great job offer or leave graduate school early, Brian Hill's journey led him to start his own company that helps give others a second chance. [Stand Ye in Holy Places: Selected Sermons and Writings of President HaroldB. Lee (Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1974), 115]. 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. BYU women's soccer coach Jennifer Rockwood has coached a lot of great teams, but this one may end up being her best ever. "I have worked pretty much my whole career to get to this point and I am just going to try to enjoy it," she said. 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). Although the initial group of players, coaches, trainers and managers in comparison to todays staff and roster were small to start, the voices that this small group carried were loud and supportive. 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. It is very hard to describe. I just had the chance to be in a leadership position at a very young age, having no experience and learning as I went.. overrideTextColor= Which voices can drown out the darkness and fill our minds and souls with the light? 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. A visit to the basketball tryouts for Ricks College landed her a spot on the team there as well as a scholarship offer. Going into a PK is tough because you cant practice those, I mean you can, but you really cant, Rockwood said. Each team spends more than thirty hours together with no sleep, not much food, and few rest spots. 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. 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. 490 Tanner Building I would like each of you to think about some of the individuals who have helped you get to where you are today. Rockwood has always had a passion for athletics, but soccer wasnt necessarily her sport of choice growing up. Every soul who walks the earth, wherever he lives, in whatever nation he may have been born, no matter whether he be in riches or in poverty, had at birth an endowment of that first light which is called the Light of Christ, the Spirit of Truth, or the Spirit of Godthat universal light of intelligence with which every soul is blessed. Are they motivating and inspiring us, or are they bringing us down? As you can imagine, it was a bit disconcerting, and it was very challenging to stay on the path. Provo The way coach Jennifer Rockwood sees it, BYU's women's soccer team is back where it belongs in the NCAA tournament.. Having missed the tournament last year for just the fifth . 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. I expect to be the best, and when Im not, I try to learn how I can be better.. The Broncos, who are 8-0-1 at home this year, are one of two teams to shut out BYU and its nation-leading offense that averages 3.50 goals per match. 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. 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.. We have more responsibilities, more pressures, more expectations, and more places to be, and we spend far too much time on our smartphones. While her accomplishments are remarkable, even more so is the path that positioned the 1989 Marriott School grad to achieve them. 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. She was rated as the No. They will spend countless hours together at practices, in the weight room, and on the road throughout almost every weekend during the season and the summer. I have had the opportunity to coach amazing athletes over the years and we really have had some fantastic teams, some teams who have been really close, and we haven't quite been there. Womens soccer was already played on campus but at the club level. While Bertoch has grown to love Rockwood, neither knew what to expect at the time. I see my players play their best. Im here to see how good we can be.. I had to stop a few times to shine my headlamp around for fear that I was off of the course. Smith-Bretzing couldnt help but laugh when she thought about those early years. . Are you an example of the Savior in your words, thoughts, and actions? Thats all it would take. It goes to show you that we never know what God has in store for us in the present or in the future. In a world thats weak I pray that I will be able to share a few thoughts and stories today that might inspire you to realize your significance and importance here on earth. She was born in Provo and raised in Lake Oswego, Oregon, with four younger brothers. But no amount of club soccer matches could prepare her for what was to come: coaching a fully sanctioned NCAA soccer team. She graduated with a degree in Communications and began her career working in broadcasting, including working for CNN and KBYU-TV. archived form does not constitute a republication of the story. My thought was I was going to get this club team to the point of where and if we do transition to an NCAA status that we will be ready and be prepared so that BYU isnt just starting at ground zero, Rockwood said. We knew that we had the athletes to compete at the collegiate level, we just needed to give it a shot.. A few months ago I received a package from one of the state prisons in Utah. She decided to pursue a bachelors degree in business management with an emphasis in finance, in part because few women were in the program, and she wanted to see if she could rise to the challenge. If Rockwood knows one thing, it's recruiting, and she certainly knows how to mine the state's top soccer prospects and turn several of them into professionals. After finishing 12-4-1 on the season with a share of the West Coast Conference crown, they beat top-seeded Virginia in the third round and previous national champion Santa Clara in the semifinal. Her daughter had found new motivation, inspiration, and direction. But whether she was talking to current NWSL Golden Boot winner and league champion Ashley Hatch or a UNLV transfer from Kaysville like Smith who just wanted to come home after a year away, Rockwood always found a way to keep the focus on the players. (The Light in Their Eyes, Ensign, November 2005.). Jennifer Rockwood Women's Soccer Head Coach Phone (801) 422-8732 Office SFH 206F Summary Full Bio Contact Years at BYU 1995-Present Career Highlights 407-118-45 record and a .714 win percentage Fifth in NCAA DI in active winning percentage 11th in NCAA DI in active career victories 14th in NCAA DI all-time career victories Do the hard things. I wish she were here to sing it, but the lyrics include the following: Ive made my choice marriottmag@byu.edu, 16wSOC vs Long Beach State 832 (DONE).jpg. But if anyone is up to the challenge, it's Rockwood. In their winningest season in program history, the Cougars steadily climbed to no. 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.". She had considered getting a degree in education when she first came to BYU, and she had taken a slew of humanities classes as an undergradI probably had enough for a minor, except I didnt speak another language, she says. 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). If Santa Clara wins, the final will be played Sunday at 6 p.m. MT but moved to Monday at 6 p.m. MT if BYU wins because of the Cougars' no-Sunday play policy. Its kind of weird, huh? Rockwood said, noting all of the accomplishments over her wall, But when you kinda think about it, we feel very blessed. [7] Twice Rockwood has led the Cougars to the NCAA's Elite 8: 2003[8] and 2012. 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. And I will not change 1 Stanford. 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. We want the Spirit of [the] Lord to be with us in order for us to live our religion, fulfill our mission as [sisters and] elders inIsrael, and do the will of Godto fulfill this great, high calling in the building up of this kingdom. In the October 19, 2013 match vs. the San Francisco Dons, Rockwood would amass her 300th win. 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. [3] Early life [ edit] Love yourself so that you can love others. Everybody knows more than you do about your job. "We had our fair share of [scoring] opportunities," said Colohan after the game. Be kind to yourself so that you can be kind toothers. overrideTextAlignment=. Are you lighting the way for others? Facebook gives people the power to. Our profession is out there for everybody to critique, she says. This archived news story is available Before long, she was accepting an offer. But if Rockwoods pattern of success is any indication, bringing home a national championship trophy is only a matter of time. All of these emotions leave us vulnerable, questioning, and sometimes searching for easy fixes. Give the world the best you have anyway. She hustled to stay ahead of her students, reviewing all of the course material at home to make sure she was well prepared. the BYU Women's Soccer Head Coach I get most excited about coaching when. As a coach, I am in a position in which difficult decisions have to be made that can significantly impact young peoples lives. When you seek after the light by surrounding yourself with positive and great individuals, you provide yourself with more opportunities to learn and grow. My headlamp was the only source of light through the two and a half miles of switchback trails. Although we are not perfect, we try to represent BYU the best we can. You are loved, appreciated, and valued more than you will ever know. They play with heart, for the love of the game, and just for fun and enjoyment. - Sat 2/25 8:00 pm. She happily accepted both offers. I thought she was young, Bertoch said. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Those decisions can emotionally drain Rockwood as she sometimes sees her players begin to question their ability and confidence. 15 player in the country when she signed with the Bruins. Life is too hard!. If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish ulterior motives. 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. Think big anyway. Knowing she didnt have any Division I experience and not expecting to get the position, Rockwood applied, thinking, If I get it, it was meant to be; if not, Ill just keep teaching.. A big part of my job and our staffs job is to recruit players to BYU. Rockwood was offered a basketball scholarship at Ricks College, which she accepted in the fall of 1984, but her one true desire was soccer. Are you sure? Each team member runs three different routes, and the whole team runs a total of more than 180 miles. He wants us to feel as if there are different paths. 14 BYU at 4-2 on the season, and 400-116-44 under the long-time head coach. I didnt really believe a lot in myself the first few years, she says. Evidently they had been following my light all the way in. Both a mission and an MBA crossed her mind, but then she was offered a position as a coach and PE teacher for a local college-prep academy called the Waterford School. 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. Back then we had to do everything on our own. We cant do it unless we walk in the light of the Lord. There was no lighted path, and there were no signs or obvious markers. 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. What an amazing opportunity it is to stand before you today. So many amazing people have crossed my path over the years, as I am sure many have crossed yours. I am a fighter, and I choose to walk in the light.. I have often thought about what simple and direct words of encouragement might come from our Heavenly Father to remind us how capable and amazing we are. Nothing gets fans ready for college sports quite like a good tailgate. The event starts in Logan and winds through the Wasatch Back to finish in Park City. BYU CLUB RECORD:128-25-9; six years as club coach. 1 seed in the NCAA College Cup, the first women's program at BYU to ever be awarded a 1-seed. Im pretty sure in todays world my scenario would not happen, Rockwood says. coach to your personality. Obviously, this is one reason why she had gotten off to a rough start. Sara Sparhawk and Lyn Johnson find joy in bringing entrepreneurial opportunities to women everywhere through their company West Tenth. They continue to teach me so much, but one player truly stands out. 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. 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. She knew the sport of soccer. Dream big dreams and find your passionitis never too late. Some may have been talking about Michael Jordans recent un-retirement and his upcoming return to the powerhouse Chicago Bulls. In whatever we are involved with here at BYU, we can make a difference. Saturdays at 2 PM Eastern and 11 AM Pacific The question crosses her mind every few years, but she is adamant that if she were to depart, it wouldnt be for another coaching position. . She was good enough to play at other universities, and I told her I would help her find a place. She could not believe the opportunity in front of her. Jennifer Rockwood was the head coach of the BYUwomens soccer team when she delivered thisdevotional address on 15 March 2016. She will likely be joined by Tucker, her teammate and close friend. 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. This month, the longtime BYU head coach picked up her 400th win in college soccer. She was soon leading classes in math and history. . Are we making the most of our opportunities here at BYU? During the entire run I was scanning for any sign of a light, a marker, or even a blinking reflector from someone. . We did not see eye to eye on many things early on. 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. Iamliable to find fault with this, that, and the other. Would someone who doesnt know you know that you have the light within you? But the word was out. Soccer? Just shy of her 30th year overseeing the program and two years removed from BYU's entry into the Big 12 Rockwood has put it all together for a historic run leading up to Friday night's run-in with reigning national champion Santa Clara. Not only can we choose to surround ourselves with good people, but we are also blessed to have a God who intentionally places certain individuals in our path to provide opportunities and open doors to the future. 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. These are questions we must ask ourselves on a daily basis. "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. Things are even busier once each season is over, Rockwood says, as all the things she must put off throughout the fall catch up to her. Rockwood would build indeed. And after 27 years, is anyone doubting here? [Kent M. Keith, The Paradoxical Commandments (1968), kentmkeith.com/commandments.html; see also Kent M. Keith, The Mother Teresa Connection, kentmkeith.com/mother_teresa.html; Kent M. Keith, The Silent Revolution in the Seventies: Dynamic Leadership in the Student Council (Washington, DC: National Association of Secondary School Principals, 1972), 8]. 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. After three years of teaching PE for Meridian, Rockwood went to the headmaster and asked for a chance to try teaching in the classroom. To this day, the only sport I really watch is BYU womens soccer. In 27 years at the helm of the BYU women's soccer program, Rockwood's teams have finished below .500 just twice. We have heard the saying I never said it would be easy, but it will be worth it. We all face challenges, and Satan loves to prey on us, especially during the difficult times. BYU finished the season after falling in the Elite 8 to No. People really need help but may attack you if you do help them. Fight for a few underdogs anyway. Aug. 6, 2022 (Photo by Christi Norris/BYU) The BYU. Studied Marriott School of Business at Brigham Young University. By subscribing, you acknowledge and agree to KSL.com's. Legends Wally Joyner. Brothers and sisters, I know that life is challenging, but we can and must stay on the lighted path that is always provided for us. Im not worthy enough or strong enough. "We are thrilled to have Ellie coming to BYU," BYU head coach Jennifer Rockwood said. Far from a program, that's a dynasty, a consistent achievement layered by the individual bricks of three decades of top athletes the majority of which came homegrown from Utah and the surrounding region. 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. . 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