BYU was a team on the rise. While I walk in the light of God my mind is open. While enjoying the spirit of the Lord, we want the light all the time. You are loved, appreciated, and valued more than you will ever know. [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. 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. The event starts in Logan and winds through the Wasatch Back to finish in Park City. Are you lighting the way for others? 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. Those decisions can emotionally drain Rockwood as she sometimes sees her players begin to question their ability and confidence. overrideTextColor= I mentioned that maybe they should just spend a little more time with her, get to know her, and sit with her at lunch or dinner. As a child in Chile, she watched soccer every day. 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. But noneof these meant anything at the moment. What an amazing and growing experience that was! Do the hard things. Here are some words of wisdom that I believe They want us to know, to repeat to ourselves, and toalways remember: You are a beautiful child of God, made inHis perfect image. 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. Some have had big roles, some small, and some have made all the difference. He hired me as a sixteen-year-old to help work his youth soccer camps throughout the summer, and that opportunity gave me the knowledge and experience I needed to direct the camps here at BYU with the more than 2,500 kids who attend each year. . 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. 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 . We cant do it unless we walk in the light of the Lord. During the run it was important to stay strong, positive, and confident, even though there were continual doubts. In this experience and in life, the lighted path is not always easy to follow, but it is the only way to reach our desired destination. 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. 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. Honesty and frankness make you vulnerable. . After a short time she told me that she really wanted to come back and learn from all those around her. 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. Copyright | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Contact Us | Website Feedback, Jennifer So please accept this blanket as a token of my appreciation. She is the only coach the school recognizes since the club joined NCAA competition in 1995. "We are thrilled to have Ellie coming to BYU," said head coach Jennifer Rockwood. "We are thrilled to have Ellie coming to BYU," BYU head coach Jennifer Rockwood said. March 10, 2016 Name: Jennifer Rockwood BYU employee since: 1989 My job is. Then, in 1995, the university officially sanctioned Division I Womens Soccer and began searching for someone to head up its new team. Postseason invitational champion I will never get to see a game in person. [Sermon to the Saints in Farmington, 9 January 1864, transcribed by LaJean Purcell Carruth, 1 March 2013, history.lds.org/article/lost-sermons-wilford-woodruff-january-1864?lang=eng; emphasis in original]. Ive been there, done that. This biographical article related to women's soccer in the United States is a stub. Be honest and frank anyway. People were just like, Women? Im pretty sure in todays world my scenario would not happen, Rockwood says. Now the Kaysville, Utah, native will take her talents to the professional ranks. Jennifer Rockwood delivered a BYU devotional address titled Drawn to the Light on 15 March 2016. Itis something that you cannot put into words. 24:58 mins Follow Jennifer Rockwood, a four-year starter for BYU women's soccer, through her illustrious career as a player and coach. While Bertoch has grown to love Rockwood, neither knew what to expect at the time. Life is too hard!. 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. Each new season of recruits will be a major influence in our lives, so we must choose wisely. After my first run of nearly six miles, I was okay, but it had been really hard and I had gone pretty slow. Rockwood would build indeed. Would someone who doesnt know you know that you have the light within you? 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. Sara Sparhawk and Lyn Johnson find joy in bringing entrepreneurial opportunities to women everywhere through their company West Tenth. People favor underdogs but follow only top dogs. Her mom basically had made her attend. 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. . Most of those girls who take them havent taken them since high school because our conference doesnt have a conference championship.. It is even becoming apparent that those who choose to follow the light are often mocked, ridiculed, and looked down upon. Practice or not, it didnt matter to her or the team. Parents and players being disgruntled in decisions that you make becomes very challenging.. What an amazing opportunity it is to stand before you today. Legends Jennifer Rockwood 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.. "It's just been a magical season," says BYU coach Jennifer Rockwood (BS '89), whose team, with nine seniors, wasn't even ranked preseason. The Cougars led by All-American Mikayla Colohan and All-WCC First Teamer Cameron Tucker had taken the 2021 NCAA Tournament by storm. 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. A national championship was within their grasp. 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. She continued to attend camp for several summers after that. I remember going up to the Utah High School Activities Association with other athletic directors, she says. In the October 19, 2013 match vs. the San Francisco Dons, Rockwood would amass her 300th win. "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. 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. People are illogical, unreasonable, and self-centered. This poem has had a profound impact on my life, and I refer to it often. Its helped prepare me in everything Ive ever done, especially being involved in coaching.. There were many likely talking about the upcoming football season for the Cougars and their excitement for a team led by quarterback Steve Sarkisian. But at the head of it all was coach Rockwood. One of my favorite songs is titled I Will and is written and performed by Hilary Weeks. National champion The search didnt go on long. When I was younger, one of my first coaching jobs was for a high school boys soccer team. Her parents thought maybe it would be good for her to be around some members of the Church who also loved soccer. "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. We must always stay on the lighted path and search for those things that we know to be true. 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? "The head coach has to lay down the law, but she still has the ability to give players confidence. So it was good that I had room to build, and do what I did, and they kind of left me to my own.. Im not here to just win games, she says. They surround us each day, in whatever circumstance we find ourselves. It just seems impossible sometimes to keep up with the pace. 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. 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. Occasionally I would see in the distance a small red light with an arrow and run in that direction. You could just tell that she loved soccer., Smith-Bretzing said that she also respected the process by which Rockwood was able to lead the program when she became head coach. I hope I can bring [players] in to where they have an amazing experience whether they play a lot or not, she says. I stopped to watch to see what was going on, and I was hooked. 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. In 2019, Rockwood and her staff were recognized as the United Soccer Coaches Regional Staff of the Year. 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. A couple of my players who were coaching her werent sure what to do with her. Several years ago President Gordon B. Hinckley said at a BYU devotional: You came because you wanted the BYU experience, although perhaps you could not define it. She helped turn a little-known prospect into a top scorer in the National Womens Soccer League in Ashley Hatch. I thought she was young, Bertoch said. It is our responsibility. overrideCardHideSection= BYU women's soccer head coach Jennifer Rockwood reached her 400th win at BYU on March 6 against Loyola Marymount, putting her among the winningest coaches in the NCAA. Rockwood says the key is in recognizing you cant control what other people say or how they act; you can only control how you react. 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. Clinging to the light is a choice, and often that choice is challenging. Her mom went on to explain that her daughter loved soccer but was from an area where there werent any members who played, and she was slowly losing interest in attending her Young Women group, seminary, and even church on Sunday. Can you imagine a young girl, twenty-five years ago, who had just graduated from college, coaching a high school boys soccer team? A long list of All-American soccer players has emerged from BYU's program and Rockwood's influence. I can do this. 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 Women's Soccer (@byusoccer_w) September 10, 2021 BYU is another prestigious women's soccer program that longtime head coach Jennifer Rockwood leads. She won her 300th game over San Francisco 2-0 on Oct. 10, 2013. no time to be drawn away from the things of the kingdom of God. They were two more in a long line of All-Americans Rockwood helped produce. At BYU, Rockwood found herself drawn to the Marriott School, where she did well in accounting and other premanagement courses. 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. Before long, she was accepting an offer. PROVO The numbers speak for themselves, but as is often the case, they don't tell the whole story. 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? And they needed one kick to seal it. 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. . the BYU Women's Soccer Head Coach I get most excited about coaching when. The Cougars were interested in Swensen-Haslam, who during her time with the Bingham Miners was an all-state forward. 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. Though her scholastic path presented challenges, she says those experiences enabled her to achieve greater success down the road. 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. . In order to slow down the madness of life, I love to retreat into nature. [BYU] came to me because I had kind of been the boss, in a sense, of the team before that, she says. View the profiles of people named Jennifer Hill. Going into a PK is tough because you cant practice those, I mean you can, but you really cant, Rockwood said. When you seek after the light by surrounding yourself with positive and great individuals, you provide yourself with more opportunities to learn and grow. 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. [I Will, Every Step (Shadow Mountain Records: 2011)]. Cultivate it in your lives and hold its very essence until you grow old and gray. Jennifer Rockwood was the head coach of the BYUwomens soccer team when she delivered thisdevotional address on 15 March 2016. 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. In that time she amassed an overall record of 128-25-9. She knew the sport of soccer. But they werent soccer people, they didnt know much about soccer. I didnt really believe a lot in myself the first few years, she says. This is one way wecan search for the light. Are they motivating and inspiring us, or are they bringing us down? But if anyone is up to the challenge, it's Rockwood. Check it out online at speeches.byu.edu. Facebook gives people the power to. 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BYU women's soccer coach Jennifer Rockwood finally reached the top of the mountain BYU has made the College Cup, the Final Four in women's soccer, for the first time in school history and will meet Santa Clara on Friday in a national semifinal By Jay Drew Dec 2, 2021, 3:24pm PST SHARE To this day, the only sport I really watch is BYU womens soccer. 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. While their initial season was not perfect with some bumps along the way, the team finished with 11 wins and a winning record. To take His name, I will be strong As the only head coach in program history, Jennifer Rockwood has taken the BYU women's soccer team to national prominence and established herself as one of the premier coaches in Division I soccer today. People really need help but may attack you if you do help them. One save, and for the first time in their history, the BYU womens soccer team would be one shot away from a national championship. All I can do is try and pass on what I have learned.. 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. [7] Rockwood began to have immediate success. 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. "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. Thats something I have struggled with over the years.. "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. 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. Few people were likely talking about the inaugural season for the womens soccer team. Generally speaking, however, it was also seen as a male sport. She is the only coach the school recognizes since the club joined NCAA competition in 1995. 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. BYU head coach Jennifer Rockwood celebrates after the 4-1 Cougar win over South Carolina in the NCAA quarterfinal match at South Field in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. As you can imagine, it was a bit disconcerting, and it was very challenging to stay on the path. Check it out online at speeches.byu.edu. In 27 years at the helm of the BYU women's soccer program, Rockwood's teams have finished below .500 just twice. Rock said gaining a following for soccer was extremely difficult for the womens team. You can't score if you don't shoot, and the 27th-year head coach has rarely if ever chastised a player for shooting too much. 1 seed in 2012, Advanced to the Sweet 16 sixtimes (1998, 2000, 2003, 2012,2016 and 2019), Advanced to the Elite 8 three times(2003,2012 and 2019), Led BYU to 13regular season and eighttournament conference championships and won conference championships in 16of her 25seasons, Led team to four-straight regular season conference titles twice, once in the MWC from 1999-2002 and in the WCC from 2012-2015, Finished with a winning record in 24of 26seasons, Reached highest national ranking of No. 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. Womens soccer was already played on campus but at the club level. We must be disciplined and dedicated, and we must look for opportunities to learn and grow. 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. 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. Are you an example of the Savior in your words, thoughts, and actions? Just so you know, I was the oldest on the team and by far the slowest runner. BYU women's soccer coach Jennifer Rockwood has coached a lot of great teams, but this one may end up being her best ever. A few weeks ago I heard from a former player from those days who wrote me an email telling me of an experience he remembered and a lesson he learned that has helped him over the years. Legends Brandon Doman. 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 Im not worthy enough or strong enough. A visit to the basketball tryouts for Ricks College landed her a spot on the team there as well as a scholarship offer. I expect to be the best, and when Im not, I try to learn how I can be better.. I remember thinking we had such great success those first few years, that the expectation got pretty high, Rockwood said. A big part of my job and our staffs job is to recruit players to BYU. 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. [Matthew 5:14, 16], Our opportunities to shine are limitless. I think she probably felt overwhelmed by what it all means.. only for your personal, non-commercial use. I must admit that the first thing I thought when asked if I would be willing to speak was, Really? I am sure that we all have worked extremely hard and sacrificed much to be a part of this BYU community. She also became the first MWC coach to eclipse the 100-win and 200-win marks with a shutout at Milwaukee-Wisconsin, 2-0, on Sept. 23, 2000. However, it put me on an unfamiliar course. Her 200th win happened on Sept. 24, 2007 when BYU beat Washington 2-1 at home. Evidently they had been following my light all the way in. 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.. On the national scene, her teams have made 22 appearances in the NCAA Tournament and reached the Sweet Sixteen in 1998, 2000, 2003, 2012, 2016, 2019 and 2021. It's a sport of people, and that's something I always took from her. Just as the sun, the moon, and the stars light the landscape of this beautiful world, the light from above provides us with direction and purpose. To me it emphasizes the importance of making a personal commitment to stay strong in our faith. 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.. Obviously, this is one reason why she had gotten off to a rough start. Throughout junior high and high school Rockwood acted as a four-sport athlete, in soccer, basketball, softball, and track. He wants us to feel as if there are different paths. Thats all it would take. She made the decision to stay and surround herself with great friends, teammates, professors, ward members, and the environment at BYU, and it ultimately led to an opportunity to change her life and her future. "I have known Ellie since she was very young, and I have watched her development over the years. 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. 15 player in the country when she signed with the Bruins. 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. Life is a journey, and we must always embrace iteven when we are asked to do something that we thought was absolutely unimaginable. "This means a lot," Rockwood said. I was pretty good at basketball, but I was short for how I played, she says. You are unique and capable of more success than you can ever imagine. 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. 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. In their winningest season in program history, the Cougars steadily climbed to no. We know and have been taught that the light leads us through this journey. Sometimes the more progress we make toward the light, the more temptations may come. Both loved the game, but neither had any prior experience in helping a soccer team adjust to a new, higher level of play. Do you have that light in your eyes? Soon after, our van was starting to get ready for our second leg of runs when my friend Greg mentioned that maybe I should run a shorter leg that was half the length of what I was supposed to run. We all know that we live in a world in which there is increasing darkness, in which lines are blurred and the separation between the light and the dark is getting larger. Rockwood was retained and became the Cougars first NCAA women's soccer coach. Jennifer Rockwoodamerikalik futbol murabbiyi va BYU Cougars ayollar futbol jamoasining bosh murabbiyi bolib, u 1989-yildan beri faoliyat yuritib kelmoqda. 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.. Unlike basketball and football, soccer doesnt adhere to a recruiting calendar; Rockwood may be traveling any given weekend to watch prospective athletes. There was no lighted path, and there were no signs or obvious markers. Rockwood decided to give the junior college, now BYUIdaho, a shot. Although we are not perfect, we try to represent BYU the best we can. During the entire run I was scanning for any sign of a light, a marker, or even a blinking reflector from someone. 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. [9] In 2021 Rockwood led the Cougars to their first ever College Cup. In order for us to hold up our light, we must believe and remember who we are, where we came from, and what we were sent here to do. 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. What an adventure! Rockwood has an impressive 407-118-45overall record for her career. Photos by Bradley Slade, Marriott Alumni Magazine It was becoming a battle for her parents to keep her moving in the right direction. 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. I will be strong Over the last 25seasons at the helm of the BYU women's soccer program, Rockwood has accumulated a .714winning percentage. "I didn't always appreciate it when I played, but I sure do now. I had to intently search for the light of others to help me find the way and point me in the right direction. They provided Rockwood with insights into team management and leadership development, lobbing her encouragement along the way. "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. 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