It is important to remember that at no time do we accomplish things on our own. Much of the challenge lay beyond the coursework, however, as Rockwood also fought inner battles each day. [Be an Example and a Light, Ensign, November 2015]. I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ, amen. Photos by Bradley Slade, Marriott Alumni Magazine 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. . 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. View All. Always ready for a challenge, Rockwood has seen a pattern in her life of receiving unexpected opportunities, growing to meet them, and then receiving more. Im really excited for them to take their skills and their passions on to the next level, and see how they are doing.. Check it out online at speeches.byu.edu. 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 I will be brave To many in South America, soccer was akin to a religion. Each year our players work as camp coaches for young players who love the sport and often have dreams of someday attending and playing soccer at BYU. I 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. Rockwood was retained and became the Cougars first NCAA women's soccer coach. We want to walk in the light. There was a handwritten note on top, and part of it read: I am an inmate of the Utah State Prison. [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]. It is our responsibility. 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. Sometimes the more progress we make toward the light, the more temptations may come. View the profiles of people named Jennifer Hill. Help people anyway. Now the Kaysville, Utah, native will take her talents to the professional ranks. You never know what light you might spark in others just through your kindness and your example. Love them anyway. Now after more than two decades in her position, Rockwood has met and overcome numerous struggles. - Sat 2/25 8:00 pm. In one of BYU's most successful seasons, 2012, the Cougars were ranked as high as No. . An alumna of BYU, she's led the program to six Sweet 16 appearances and the Elite Eight three times, including back in 2019. PROVO The numbers speak for themselves, but as is often the case, they don't tell the whole story. 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. Join Facebook to connect with Jennifer Hill and others you may know. People are illogical, unreasonable, and self-centered. This is one way wecan search for the light. They surround us each day, in whatever circumstance we find ourselves. They provided Rockwood with insights into team management and leadership development, lobbing her encouragement along the way. What you spend years building may be destroyed overnight. 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. U 1995-yilda klub NCAA musobaqasiga qoshilganidan beri maktab tan olgan yagona murabbiy[1]. God has sent each of us here with a purpose, a plan, and a specific life to live. Build anyway. Are you an example of the Savior in your words, thoughts, and actions? In the October 19, 2013 match vs. the San Francisco Dons, Rockwood would amass her 300th win. This story is part of the March 2022 issue of TheDaily Universe Magazine and magazine show (below). While her accomplishments are remarkable, even more so is the path that positioned the 1989 Marriott School grad to achieve them. There is nowhere I can go where the quality of the kids that I work with would be better.. Follow Jennifer Rockwood, a four-year starter for BYU women's soccer, through her illustrious career as a player and coach. Most of those girls who take them havent taken them since high school because our conference doesnt have a conference championship.. When the girls play their best and get the best results, it all comes together. She's not just a coach, but the mom of our team, making sure everyone is good. I know mine does. 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 was young, I was cheap, and I had been here, so I knew a little bit about the soccer community.. There were many likely talking about the upcoming football season for the Cougars and their excitement for a team led by quarterback Steve Sarkisian. 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. Its helped prepare me in everything Ive ever done, especially being involved in coaching.. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a I saw the potential.. As members of the Church trying to build the kingdom, we can be assured that we are prime targets. Our reach goes so far, whether in sports, music, dance, research, science, or education. I took that opportunity to see where it would lead, she says. Christi Norris/BYU BYU head coach Jennifer Rockwood talks to her team at the women's soccer preseason scrimmage for the 2022 season. Player of the Year: Mikayla Colohan, BYU Defensive Player of the Year: Alex Loera, Santa Clara Goalkeeper of the Year: Amber Michel, San Diego Freshman of the Year: Izzy D'Aquila, Santa Clara Coach of the Year: Jennifer Rockwood, BYU 2019 ALL-WCC WOMEN'S SOCCER FIRST TEAM These were great womenincluding Lu Wallace, Elaine Michealis, and Ann Valentinewho in 1995 took a chance on a young coach who had no real NCAA coaching, recruiting, or managerial experience but who had a dream and a vision of what BYU soccer could someday be. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 2 and went undefeated in the WCC a juggernaut conference in women's soccer. There was no lighted path, and there were no signs or obvious markers. While enjoying the spirit of the Lord, we want the light all the time. overrideTextAlignment=. Rock said gaining a following for soccer was extremely difficult for the womens team. 1 Stanford. In their winningest season in program history, the Cougars steadily climbed to no. Never in a million years would I have ever thought that I would be right here, right now. 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. People favor underdogs but follow only top dogs. Throughout junior high and high school Rockwood acted as a four-sport athlete, in soccer, basketball, softball, and track. I am sure that we all have worked extremely hard and sacrificed much to be a part of this BYU community. 2 in the country in 2012, Finished seasons ranked in the top 10 sixtimes (1998, 2000, 2003, 2012,2016 and 2019), Finished seasons ranked in the top 25 13times in 25seasons, Third coach in NCAA history to start a program and win 300 games while there, Sixth NCAA coach to win 300 games at one school, 10 of her student-athletes have been on the shortlist for the MAC Hermann Trophy with five semifinalists and one finalist (Mikayla Colohan), Her players have won 11conference Player of the Year awards, five Defender of the Year awards, three Goalkeeper of the Year awards and six Freshmen of the Year awards, Named 2016 Women's Coach of the Year at the Governor's State of Sports Awards, Named the 2021 National Staff of the Year by United Soccer Coaches Association. But some persist, and one she faces on a continual basis is dealing with criticism. I hope I can bring [players] in to where they have an amazing experience whether they play a lot or not, she says. But the word was out. "I have known Ellie. 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. And they needed one kick to seal it. 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. Rockwood started with a good group of girls, and then they only went up from there.. Drawing a deep breath, the fledgling head coach set to work. 46 of Rockwood's players have gone on to win All-American awards.[10]. Years ago President JamesE. Faust gave a talk titled The Light in Their Eyes. He recalled a historic meeting in Jerusalem about the new lease for the land on which the BYU Jerusalem Center would be built. Then, in 1995, the university officially sanctioned Division I Womens Soccer and began searching for someone to head up its new team. Wemust always seek for the light, and we must light the way for otherstoday more than ever. 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. overrideCardHideDescription= 4) and its first-ever No. 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. Check it out online at speeches.byu.edu. Inside was a beautiful hand-knitted blanket with the full BYU Cougar logo in the middle. . That success would reach an all-new height if goalkeeper Cassidy Smith was somehow able to stop Florida States shot, and give the Cougars a shot to win the 2021 NCAA title. Honesty and frankness make you vulnerable. More success followed Rockwood. He wants us to feel as if there are different paths. 2021 Women's College Cup preview, ahead of semifinals, Marriott Center And after 27 years, is anyone doubting here? Rockwood led the BYU Womens Soccer club team for six years, achieving an overall record of 128-25-9. There was BYU's head coach, seated across from a teenager who couldn't stop asking questions. During Kate Toronto's first day of classes at BYU Marriott, she watched in awe as Marcy Fetzer taught a class on human resources. A visit to the basketball tryouts for Ricks College landed her a spot on the team there as well as a scholarship offer. We have more responsibilities, more pressures, more expectations, and more places to be, and we spend far too much time on our smartphones. "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. Both loved the game, but neither had any prior experience in helping a soccer team adjust to a new, higher level of play. She is the only coach the school recognizes since the club joined NCAA competition in 1995. Follow the light, seek after the light, and bethelight. 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. The team went 20-2-2 with four wins over teams ranked in the Top 25 throughout the season. Obviously, this is one reason why she had gotten off to a rough start. I have been blessed to work with so many inspiring student athletes. [Matthew 5:14, 16], Our opportunities to shine are limitless. 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. Any doubts or questions of her being able to lead the team into a new era were gone. Before long, she was accepting an offer. The Cougars led by All-American Mikayla Colohan and All-WCC First Teamer Cameron Tucker had taken the 2021 NCAA Tournament by storm. Over the next 25 years, her team won conference titles. There were all these older guys and me, and I was, like, twenty-three. . Are you an example of the Savior in your words, thoughts, and actions? "She's done so much for this program, and even for me personally," senior forward Makaylie Moore told BYUtv. "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,". All I can do is try and pass on what I have learned.. 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. I was pretty good at basketball, but I was short for how I played, she says. Are we being a light to others? overrideButtonText= 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. Like Burleigh, Rockwood started the women's soccer program at BYU and is the 11th active Division I coach in wins. 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. 4 BYU soccer to 4-1 win over Alabama for Sweet 16 bid, Lauren Gustin shatters BYU rebounding record in Cougars' regular-season finale, 'It meant a lot to me': BYU seniors snap 4-game skid to set up WCC tourney, BYU senior transfers left mark on basketball program in transition, From 1 to 5: Tredyn Christensen's unique growth a boon to BYU basketball, It's here: BYU will open Big 12 play against Kansas, home against fellow newcomer Cincinnati, Storm's second wave heads for Utah, possibly adding 1-3 feet of mountain snow, Last of 5 teenagers sentenced in murder of 16-year-old Gavin Hone, Utah Rep. 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Jennifer Rockwood has never had an unofficial visit like the one she had with Carla Swensen-Haslam. 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? BYU Cougars women's soccer [@byusoccer_w], "Moabite's granddaughter soccer coach at B.Y.U. 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 get scared of failure, we fear the unknown, and we are burdened with losses, sickness, and pain. Are you lighting the way for others? That includes this year's signing class, an eight-member group led by Olympus midfielder Emma Neff, Lone Peak forward Camryn Jorgensen and Davis goalkeeper Taygan Sill, to name a few. I loved it, Bertoch said. Some may have been talking about Michael Jordans recent un-retirement and his upcoming return to the powerhouse Chicago Bulls. . Having gained it, never lose it. Rockwood was offered a basketball scholarship at Ricks College, which she accepted in the fall of 1984, but her one true desire was soccer. What have I gotten myself into? she recalls thinking. "The head coach has to lay down the law, but she still has the ability to give players confidence. 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 overridebuttonBgColor= In her 27 years as head coach, Rockwood's Cougars have made the NCAA tournament 21 times. Bertoch, a native of Chile, came to the US and went to school at BYU. Jennifer Rockwood delivered a BYU devotional address titled Drawn to the Light on 15 March 2016. 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.. I thought it was unusual, but I opened the package. 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. 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. We have . overrideCardHideSection= He referenced a situation when I let the guys do what they wanted at practice for a few minutes, and they chose to stand around the front of the goal taking shots. As I take my place, I will stand 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. history.lds.org/article/lost-sermons-wilford-woodruff-january-1864?lang=eng. Last year I wasnt quite as prepared as usual after badly spraining my foot a few months before. I will choose His way I expect to be the best, and when Im not, I try to learn how I can be better.. It goes to show you that we never know what God has in store for us in the present or in the future. Bertochs relationship with soccer began with her upbringing. "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. BYU regularly maintains a consistent Top 25 ranking. 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. Jennifer Rockwoodis an American soccer coach, and the head coach for the BYU Cougars women's soccerteam, a position she has held since 1989. 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. I wore a headlamp and a blinking red reflector. Rockwood has an impressive 407-118-45overall record for her career. Olivia Wade is so good on the wing. 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. These are questions we must ask ourselves on a daily basis. 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. Many years ago we recruited a young lady who had a special talent and gift for the game. 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. . Im pretty sure in todays world my scenario would not happen, Rockwood says. During the entire run I was scanning for any sign of a light, a marker, or even a blinking reflector from someone. 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. 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. Do good anyway. In 1996 and 2012, Rockwood was also Region Coach of the Year. I can do this. [The BYU Experience, BYU devotional address, 4November 1997]. . Saturdays at 2 PM Eastern and 11 AM Pacific Structural Info Known for movies 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.. But if anyone is up to the challenge, it's Rockwood. I have a lot of support around me and an amazing staff that has helped me in my job.". They were two more in a long line of All-Americans Rockwood helped produce. This classic wasnt decided by a single goal; it would require penalty kicks instead. 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. Athletes playing for Rockwood have seen continual success over those 27 seasons. So it was good that I had room to build, and do what I did, and they kind of left me to my own.. 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.. Rockwood decided to give the junior college, now BYUIdaho, a shot. I will never get to see a game in person. 801-422-7696 So, I decided, What have I got to lose? The Cougars were interested in Swensen-Haslam, who during her time with the Bingham Miners was an all-state forward. A proud graduate of Syracuse University, Sean Walker has covered BYU for KSL.com since 2015, while also mixing in prep sports, education, and anything else his editors assign him to do. The Lake Oswego, Oregon, native was a four-sport athlete in high school playing soccer, softball, basketball and track. Conference regular season champion She helped turn a little-known prospect into a top scorer in the National Womens Soccer League in Ashley Hatch. She won her 300th game over San Francisco 2-0 on Oct. 10, 2013. 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. [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. We are here to build the kingdom of God and to help our family and friends reach their highest potential. 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. 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. 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. Jennifer Rockwood stepped onto BYUs South Field and gazed numbly across the green turf. "We are thrilled to have Ellie coming to BYU," said head coach Jennifer Rockwood. A long list of All-American soccer players has emerged from BYU's program and Rockwood's influence. We are so blessed to live at the base of majestic mountains. Can I really do this?. To be able to be the assistant to her and to help her in those first few years, coaching players and developing the program, it was a great experience.. To many outside of the program, this immediate success may have come as a surprise. One save, and for the first time in their history, the BYU womens soccer team would be one shot away from a national championship. 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. [7] Twice Rockwood has led the Cougars to the NCAA's Elite 8: 2003[8] and 2012. The Cougars scored 25 goals in the next five matches, sparking a six-match winning streak and 12 of their next 13. Occasionally I would see in the distance a small red light with an arrow and run in that direction. He wants us to give up, and he places opportunities for missteps along our way. I remember going up to the Utah High School Activities Association with other athletic directors, she says. Before long, she was made a middle school supervisor for curriculum, discipline, and activities, and she gained greater influence in the schools athletics program. And although Iwasnt even aware of it at the time, I was actually a light for others. 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. 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. I am a fighter, and I choose to walk in the light.. They worked hard, too; they're so gifted, their formation and tactics from the coaching staff it all plays into it. Fight for a few underdogs anyway. 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. "Right now, I feel we are playing our best soccer.". Other members of the athletic department helped mentor the young coach, including legendary former coaches Elaine Michaelis, Lu Wallace and Anne Valentine. 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. It was becoming a battle for her parents to keep her moving in the right direction. However, to several of those inside of the program, including Smith-Bretzing, it wasnt a big shock. 1 seed in the NCAA College Cup, the first women's program at BYU to ever be awarded a 1-seed. 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. To this day, the only sport I really watch is BYU womens soccer. BYU Women's Soccer (@byusoccer_w) September 10, 2021 BYU is another prestigious women's soccer program that longtime head coach Jennifer Rockwood leads. 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