As members of the Church trying to build the kingdom, we can be assured that we are prime targets. Over the last 25seasons at the helm of the BYU women's soccer program, Rockwood has accumulated a .714winning percentage. Im here to see how good we can be.. Over the next 25 years, her team won conference titles. But we must choose to surround ourselves with light. A long list of All-American soccer players has emerged from BYU's program and Rockwood's influence. In addition to playing soccer, she was a frequent participant in basketball, track, and softball. It is even becoming apparent that those who choose to follow the light are often mocked, ridiculed, and looked down upon. I believe that one of his greatest tools is to provide situations in which we doubt ourselves, our unique spirit, and our mission here on earth. 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. This was her program now. I have a lot of support around me and an amazing staff that has helped me in my job.". "Actually in the last several years I have come to terms with (not making it to the College Cup), but it is something that has driven me,". I expect to be the best, and when Im not, I try to learn how I can be better.. 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. What have I gotten myself into? she recalls thinking. As the leader of the firm's Global Power & Utilities Practice and Co-Head of the Private Capital Infrastructure Practice, she works across . I was pretty good at basketball, but I was short for how I played, she says. Shes won multiple Coach of the Year awards as the program has transitioned from the WAC to the Mountain West to the West Coast Conference, now standing on the precipice of joining a Power 5 conference in the Big 12. Im pretty sure in todays world my scenario would not happen, Rockwood says. Though intimidated by her new role, Rockwood didnt break stride, taking on the new challenge in the same way she always had: by working her hardest. . 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). It is what we have been taught and counseled to do. It was becoming a battle for her parents to keep her moving in the right direction. He understands and he reminded me that we cantexpect to have chances to succeed at the game-changing visible thingsunless we are working to master the little things, and the bigthings are ultimately dependent on how hard we are willing to work.. Much of the challenge lay beyond the coursework, however, as Rockwood also fought inner battles each day. 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. Give the world the best you have anyway. Womens soccer was already played on campus but at the club level. A couple of my players who were coaching her werent sure what to do with her. One penalty kick. In one of BYU's most successful seasons, 2012, the Cougars were ranked as high as No. To this day, the only sport I really watch is BYU womens soccer. "It is a huge milestone and I think anyone who goes into the coaching profession is trying to get to the final four and win a national championship. We didnt know a lot about soccer, it was just getting started in the high schools, it wasnt a big sport in the States.. (The Light in Their Eyes, Ensign, November 2005.). Back then we had to do everything on our own. "But it's not just their mentality. 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. The best advice I've ever gotten about coaching is. At BYU, Rockwood found herself drawn to the Marriott School, where she did well in accounting and other premanagement courses. Before long, she was accepting an offer. 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. We are here to build the kingdom of God and to help our family and friends reach their highest potential. 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 a child in Chile, she watched soccer every day. only for your personal, non-commercial use. Clinging to the light is a choice, and often that choice is challenging. She coached players into All-Americans. . BYU CLUB RECORD:128-25-9; six years as club coach. . He wants us to give up, and he places opportunities for missteps along our way. At Waterford, Rockwood taught seventh- and eighth-grade PE classes and coached the high school girls soccer team. However, it put me on an unfamiliar course. Conference tournament champion. When the girls play their best and get the best results, it all comes together. 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.. 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. The Cougars have a challenge against Santa Clara, their WCC rivals with a 15-5-2 overall record and the reigning national champions. 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 Succeed anyway. 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. Love them anyway. overrideCardHideDescription= This is one way wecan search for the light. 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. [BYU] came to me because I had kind of been the boss, in a sense, of the team before that, she says. I was a finance major, and I had no teaching credentials, no education classes, and no real experience. Her schedule is busy and almost never-ending. Our reach goes so far, whether in sports, music, dance, research, science, or education. I didnt have the height to play to my strengths, and I didnt have the skill to play to my height.. 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. 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 national championship was within their grasp. But noneof these meant anything at the moment. 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. [5][6] After graduating, she became the club team's head coach in 1989 and led them to two Western National Collegiate Club soccer Association (NCCSA) Championships in 1993 and 1994. Some have had big roles, some small, and some have made all the difference. Under Rockwood's tutelage, the team finished in the Top 10 in 1998, 2000, 2003, 2012, 2016, 2019 and 2021 and have finished in the Top 25 13times in 25years. 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. There were all these older guys and me, and I was, like, twenty-three. I remember going up to the Utah High School Activities Association with other athletic directors, she says. In order to slow down the madness of life, I love to retreat into nature. 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. Legends: Season 2. As graduation approached, Rockwood found herself at a crossroads. I try to make sure they feel that they are part of everything we do and prepare them to be great leaders, moms, business people, and coaches for the future. Build anyway. She went on to graduate from BYU, serve a mission, and bless the lives of all those she came in contact with. So, too, have been the players, led by MAC Hermann Trophy semifinalist Mikayla Colohan, the Cougars' first-ever three-time first-team All-American who has 18 goals and 15 assists this season and ranks second all-time in goals, assists and total points in program history. 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. . The Cougars led by All-American Mikayla Colohan and All-WCC First Teamer Cameron Tucker had taken the 2021 NCAA Tournament by storm. When I was younger, one of my first coaching jobs was for a high school boys soccer team. Conference regular season champion I just had the chance to be in a leadership position at a very young age, having no experience and learning as I went.. They provided Rockwood with insights into team management and leadership development, lobbing her encouragement along the way. The search didnt go on long. New episode and podcast released each week, focused on the team the Cougars play. This archived news story is available 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. 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. But they werent soccer people, they didnt know much about soccer. . [4], Rockwood coached high school soccer for the Waterford School girls' team and the Meridian School's boys' and girls' teams prior to gradating from BYU. PROVO The numbers speak for themselves, but as is often the case, they don't tell the whole story. Jennifer Rockwood delivered a BYU devotional address titled "Drawn to the Light" on 15 March 2016. PROVO, Utah BYU women's soccer will welcome national-champion UCLA transfer Ellie Walbruch to the Cougars for the 2023 season. [9] In 2021 Rockwood led the Cougars to their first ever College Cup. 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 . And then comes the summer, when she oversees BYUs soccer camps, which bring more than 2,700 children and teens to campus over a period of seven weeks. Legends Jennifer Rockwood It was coached by a former player, Rockwood, and had seen some promising results. 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. "This means a lot," Rockwood said. The pain of being so close to winning it all must have hurt, but as she normally does, Rockwood could only think about how much this meant to her players, especially to her two seniors Colohan and Tucker. 490 Tanner Building And I will not change overrideCardHideSection= She wanted to be like the campers and players on the team and go to BYU someday. BYU Cougars women's soccer [@byusoccer_w], "Moabite's granddaughter soccer coach at B.Y.U. Zhao snuck the ball past Smith, and the Seminoles stormed the field, having clinched the national championship. In fact, I first met several of the current players on our team at camp when they were only ten or eleven years old. We are in a battle between the light and the darkness each and every day. Are you an example of the Savior in your words, thoughts, and actions? Those are the lessons that you take on for your entire life.. Whether these are choices about who to recruit or about playing time, these decisions often cause issues with players, parents, and familieswho, needless to say, are not too happy with me. 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. The Lake Oswego, Oregon, native was a four-sport athlete in high school playing soccer, softball, basketball and track. I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ, amen. 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. It was a slow process, we didnt get a bunch of fans, Norma Bertoch said, the first sports information director for the program. This moment, this chance, was the biggest in her coaching career. But if Rockwoods pattern of success is any indication, bringing home a national championship trophy is only a matter of time. While their initial season was not perfect with some bumps along the way, the team finished with 11 wins and a winning record. 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. You are unique and capable of more success than you can ever imagine. She was good enough to play at other universities, and I told her I would help her find a place. You can mark this day Itis something that you cannot put into words. They were two more in a long line of All-Americans Rockwood helped produce. Information in the story may be outdated 1 seed in the NCAA College Cup, the first women's program at BYU to ever be awarded a 1-seed. And they needed one kick to seal it. I will never get to see a game in person. http://speeches.byu.eduJennifer Rockwood was head coach of the BYU women's soccer team when she gave this devotional on 15 March 2016. Brigham Young Univers. 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 . 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. She could not believe the opportunity in front of her. Be honest and frank anyway. But no amount of club soccer matches could prepare her for what was to come: coaching a fully sanctioned NCAA soccer team. 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. View All. . The team went 20-2-2 with four wins over teams ranked in the Top 25 throughout the season. Are you sure? 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. Once I had passed the arrow, I would scan again, trying to find another redlight. Do you have that light in your eyes? It goes to show you that we never know what God has in store for us in the present or in the future. I am always drawn to the light in the beauty of Gods creations, in which I can find calmness, comfort, peace, and a deeper connection to my Heavenly Father and my Savior. What a blessing for all of us to be at this great institution. 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. And although Iwasnt even aware of it at the time, I was actually a light for others. That was until 2009, when I was running channels and came across a BYU womens soccer game just as someone did a flip throw. A visit to the basketball tryouts for Ricks College landed her a spot on the team there as well as a scholarship offer. This biographical article related to women's soccer in the United States is a stub. Sara Sparhawk and Lyn Johnson find joy in bringing entrepreneurial opportunities to women everywhere through their company West Tenth. Our society is trending away from the spiritual and becoming more secular than ever. But if anyone is up to the challenge, it's Rockwood. Division regular season champion Check it out online at speeches.byu.edu. March 10, 2016 Name: Jennifer Rockwood BYU employee since: 1989 My job is. I was super excited that we could get to do this. Jennifer Rockwoodis an American soccer coach, and the head coach for the BYU Cougars women's soccerteam, a position she has held since 1989. 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. 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. Both (Colohan and Tucker) were leaders and both were phenomenal players. One of the loudest and most supportive was that of Bertoch. We must be disciplined and dedicated, and we must look for opportunities to learn and grow. People really need help but may attack you if you do help them. 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. 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. While Bertoch has grown to love Rockwood, neither knew what to expect at the time. National champion BYU Women's Soccer (@byusoccer_w) September 10, 2021 BYU is another prestigious women's soccer program that longtime head coach Jennifer Rockwood leads. 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. We have done everything that most coaches could ever want, she says. I used to drive the team around in a fifteen-passenger vanjust me and fourteen high school boys. 15 player in the country when she signed with the Bruins. 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. We must always stay on the lighted path and search for those things that we know to be true. 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. "She's done so much for this program, and even for me personally," senior forward Makaylie Moore told BYUtv. Throughout junior high and high school Rockwood acted as a four-sport athlete, in soccer, basketball, softball, and track. Each team member runs three different routes, and the whole team runs a total of more than 180 miles. In 2019, the Cougars entered the NCAA Tournament as the only undefeated team in the country with an 18-0-1 overall record at the close of the regular season. "We are thrilled to have Ellie coming to BYU," BYU head coach Jennifer Rockwood said. 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. Soccer? We have been sent to this earth as part of a remarkable plan to prove ourselvesto learn, to grow, and to develop into our best selves. It's a sport of people, and that's something I always took from her. Does your life seem too busy at times? Her daughter had found new motivation, inspiration, and direction. In that time she amassed an overall record of 128-25-9. The event starts in Logan and winds through the Wasatch Back to finish in Park City. She is the only coach the school recognizes since the club joined NCAA competition in 1995. Entering the 1995 school year, the talk around BYUs campus could have been split between many different things. However, no matter what is thrown at us or whatever temptations and obstacles and kinds of darkness come our way, we always have a choice. As surely as there is light, there is darkness. I am fifty-four years old, and in all my life I never was interested in watching any sports on TV. Inside was a beautiful hand-knitted blanket with the full BYU Cougar logo in the middle. If you are successful, you will win false friends and true enemies. Other members of the athletic department helped mentor the young coach, including legendary former coaches Elaine Michaelis, Lu Wallace and Anne Valentine. She was rated as the No. "I have known Ellie since she was very young, and I have watched her development over the years. 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. The day I pledge One save, and for the first time in their history, the BYU womens soccer team would be one shot away from a national championship. Are we doing everything we can to build the kingdom of God? People favor underdogs but follow only top dogs. supports HTML5 video, Estimated read time: 7-8 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. Rockwood has guided the Cougars to 13regular season conference championships and eight conference tournament championships during her tenure. Her parents thought maybe it would be good for her to be around some members of the Church who also loved soccer. 218 University Press Building People were just like, Women? In their winningest season in program history, the Cougars steadily climbed to no. [1] Early life 2 and went undefeated in the WCC a juggernaut conference in women's soccer. 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. BYU, in part due to Title IX legislation, began its search to field another competitive womens team to add to its growing collection that already featured the likes of basketball, volleyball and gymnastics. Can I really do this?. 4) and its first-ever No. She is the only coach the school recognizes since the club joined NCAA competition in 1995. Among the many achievements and awards she has received over her career, Rockwood has been honored with sevenconference Coach of the Year awards, one by the Western Athletic Conference in 1996, two by the Mountain West in 2000 and 2008, and fourfrom the WCC in 2012,2014, 2018 and 2019. Drawing a deep breath, the fledgling head coach set to work. To take His name, I will be strong She is a very versatile attacking player, a good goal scorer and will be a huge . Based in Miami, Jennifer Rockwood is a leadership advisor and search consultant who specializes in helping her clients navigate challenges rooted in business model disruption and digital transformation. I am sure that we all have worked extremely hard and sacrificed much to be a part of this BYU community. But through the struggles, the fight, the dedication, and the choices, she was able to develop, mature, and grow. 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. I didnt necessarily get the best grades, Rockwood says of those tough upper-level classes, but I took pride in working as hard as I possibly could and making it through.. "Jen does a really great job of making every play feel cared for, that they matter, and that it's about them," said Colette Jepson Smith, the former Davis High standout who played three seasons at BYU and is now the head coach at Rowland Hall and Wasatch Soccer Club. This opportunity eventually opened doors for me to set a new career path. "Right now, I feel we are playing our best soccer.". 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. He challenged me in every way toget better and always expected success. Since then, she's become a local legend in Provo; she even has her own flavor of ice cream at the BYU Creamery, Cherry Rockwood a status symbol reserved for legendary BYU football coach LaVell Edwards (LaVell's Vanilla) and former men's basketball coach Dave Rose (Rose's Sneakerdoodle). For several years I have had the opportunity to participate in a team race that takes runners through some of the most beautiful scenery in the state. Rockwood started the women's soccer program at BYU and recently picked up her 400th college soccer win as a coach. We then let those negative voices speak loudly in our headswith phrases such as Im not good enough, smart enough, pretty enough, or skinny enough. Rockwood decided to give the junior college, now BYUIdaho, a shot. _ Article written by Rachel Evensen Photos by Bradley Slade Tags Summer 2017 Leading Alumni Business Management Alumni Magazine Leading Alumni We are so blessed to live at the base of majestic mountains. All I can do is try and pass on what I have learned.. She continued to attend camp for several summers after that. Love yourself so that you can love others. 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