Nothing gets fans ready for college sports quite like a good tailgate. Honesty and frankness make you vulnerable. 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.. Jennifer Rockwoodis an American soccer coach, and the head coach for the BYU Cougars women's soccerteam, a position she has held since 1989. She is the only coach the school recognizes since the club joined NCAA competition in 1995. It is so important that we find ways in which we can inspire others. only for your personal, non-commercial use. Thats all it would take. 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. Over the next 25 years, her team won conference titles. I had to intently search for the light of others to help me find the way and point me in the right direction. 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. I have been blessed to work with so many inspiring student athletes. God has sent each of us here with a purpose, a plan, and a specific life to live. People were just like, Women? I must admit that the first thing I thought when asked if I would be willing to speak was, Really? 1 Stanford. Weve had so many unbelievable kids that come through this program that just put their heart and soul into it for their time at BYU. 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 says the key is in recognizing you cant control what other people say or how they act; you can only control how you react. Im pretty sure in todays world my scenario would not happen, Rockwood says. I stopped to watch to see what was going on, and I was hooked. I remember thinking we had such great success those first few years, that the expectation got pretty high, Rockwood said. The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow. 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. Then, in 1995, the university officially sanctioned Division I Womens Soccer and began searching for someone to head up its new team. You are loved, appreciated, and valued more than you will ever know. 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. Rockwood has guided the Cougars to 13regular season conference championships and eight conference tournament championships during her tenure. 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. In 1996 and 2012, Rockwood was also Region Coach of the Year. Everyone else on my team was really fast. 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. Evidently they had been following my light all the way in. [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. So, I decided, What have I got to lose? She happily accepted both offers. [BYU] came to me because I had kind of been the boss, in a sense, of the team before that, she says. She was raised a long way from Provo, Utah, and had never really been around many Latter-day Saint players. What an adventure! I was a finance major, and I had no teaching credentials, no education classes, and no real experience. Jennifer Rockwood has never had an unofficial visit like the one she had with Carla Swensen-Haslam. I didnt have the height to play to my strengths, and I didnt have the skill to play to my height.. 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. 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. Check it out online at speeches.byu.edu. If you are successful, you will win false friends and true enemies. But noneof these meant anything at the moment. overrideBackgroundColorOrImage= Rockwood led the BYU Womens Soccer club team for six years, achieving an overall record of 128-25-9. 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. The poem reminded me that we always have the ability to make positive choices and see the light, even in the midst of darkness. So many amazing people have crossed my path over the years, as I am sure many have crossed yours. Those decisions can emotionally drain Rockwood as she sometimes sees her players begin to question their ability and confidence. 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. 801-422-7696 It is truly one of the hardest and most time-consuming aspects of our job, but it is also one of the most rewarding because we have the opportunity to recruit some of the finest young women who are playing at the highest level in their sport. This is one way wecan search for the light. View All. Along with that comes the challenge of determining who will play and how much. 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. Jennifer Rockwood delivered a BYU devotional address titled Drawn to the Light on 15 March 2016. I will be brave 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. While Bertoch has grown to love Rockwood, neither knew what to expect at the time. 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. Drawing a deep breath, the fledgling head coach set to work. [3], Rockwood was born to Jerry and Kae Rockwood as the oldest of five children, with her brothers being named Jon, Jason, Jared, and Jeffrey. Her schedule is busy and almost never-ending. Legends Wally Joyner. 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 . Always give everything your best effort. Check it out online at speeches.byu.edu. In 27 years as the Cougars head coach, Rockwoods resume includes seven Coach of the Year awards, 13 total conference titles and 27 All-Americans. 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. Aggression is the key in soccer, but so is patience, calmness on the ball, and tactical awareness in a game that can resemble both a chess match and a track meet and sometimes in the same 45-minute half. Each new season of recruits will be a major influence in our lives, so we must choose wisely. Copyright | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Contact Us | Website Feedback, Jennifer marriottmag@byu.edu, 16wSOC vs Long Beach State 832 (DONE).jpg. Jennifer Rockwood is BYU women's soccer, they say. Are we doing everything we can to build the kingdom of God? "I didn't always appreciate it when I played, but I sure do now. I saw the potential.. We must always stay on the lighted path and search for those things that we know to be true. This was such a kind gift and note that touched our team and reminded us that we are capable of reaching individuals who we would never have thought of. 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 I took that opportunity to see where it would lead, she says. That's all it would take. 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 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. Never in a million years would I have ever thought that I would be right here, right now. So much of the time, we need that little spark to keep us going.. 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. [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. The biggest men and women with the biggest ideas can be shot down by the smallest men and women with the smallest minds. Be honest and frank anyway. Soccer as a sport was fighting for prominence in the United Statesespecially womens soccer. We must intentionally use our voices that say, I am strong. 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. The winner will advance to face the winner of the other semifinal between Rutgers and Florida State. Article written by Rachel Evensen 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. I will be strong They provided Rockwood with insights into team management and leadership development, lobbing her encouragement along the way. As a coach, I am in a position in which difficult decisions have to be made that can significantly impact young peoples lives. Are you sure? I can do this. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. With so much that has been provided for us by a loving Heavenly Father, much is expected. The Cougars led by All-American Mikayla Colohan and All-WCC First Teamer Cameron Tucker had taken the 2021 NCAA Tournament by storm. By subscribing, you acknowledge and agree to KSL.com's. 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. _ Article written by Rachel Evensen Photos by Bradley Slade Tags Summer 2017 Leading Alumni Business Management Alumni Magazine Leading Alumni 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. I wish she were here to sing it, but the lyrics include the following: Ive made my choice Follow the light, seek after the light, and bethelight. It was becoming a battle for her parents to keep her moving in the right direction. And thats led the way for younger players to come through and wanna reach the success.. Completing her 21st season in 2015, head coach Jennifer Rockwood has taken the BYU women's soccer team to national prominence and has established herself as one of today's premier coaches of Division I soccer. the BYU Women's Soccer Head Coach I get most excited about coaching when. overrideButtonText= All I can do is try and pass on what I have learned.. . Thats something I have struggled with over the years.. It was one of the few runs that took place on a trail in the middle of nowhere at 2:00 a.m. We know and have been taught that the light leads us through this journey. What an amazing opportunity it is to stand before you today. "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,". The Cougars scored 25 goals in the next five matches, sparking a six-match winning streak and 12 of their next 13. Jennifer Rockwood stepped onto BYUs South Field and gazed numbly across the green turf. I know that our Heavenly Father and our Savior are our biggest fans. As I take my place, I will stand 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. Obviously, this is one reason why she had gotten off to a rough start. 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. The milestone came in Rockwood's 26th season with the Cougars, putting No. But the Division I Womens Soccer team was only nine years from its formation, and Rockwood had unknowingly started on a path that would position her to take the lead. 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. All rights reserved. In fact, I first met several of the current players on our team at camp when they were only ten or eleven years old. A big part of my job and our staffs job is to recruit players to BYU. We are aware that people are watching us, and you never know which lives can be touched, which doors can be opened, and what inspiration can be provided. There was no lighted path, and there were no signs or obvious markers. Colohan buried the shootout's first kick officially marking the end of her brilliant BYU career. archived form does not constitute a republication of the story. 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. We must be disciplined and dedicated, and we must look for opportunities to learn and grow. 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. I was pretty good at basketball, but I was short for how I played, she says. 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. During her senior year she helped lead our team to a number fourteen ranking before we were knocked out of the tournament by the University of Portland, the defending national champion at that time. There are so many times throughout our lives when we have experiences that shake our commitments and cause us to doubt our abilities. She continued to attend camp for several summers after that. 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. 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. Reading or replaying the story in its Now after more than two decades in her position, Rockwood has met and overcome numerous struggles. After the lease was signed, someone remarked, Oh, we know that you are not going to proselyte, but what are you going to do about the light that is in their eyes? He was referring to the BYU students who would be studying in Israel. But some persist, and one she faces on a continual basis is dealing with criticism. Division regular season champion It actually came to a point at which I had to make the decision to ask her to leave the team. Turning the Key: Kelsey Turnbow has 11 goals to lead a Santa Clara offense that averages 1.8 goals on 16.5 shots per game. March 10, 2016 Name: Jennifer Rockwood BYU employee since: 1989 My job is. Other members of the athletic department helped mentor the young coach, including legendary former coaches Elaine Michaelis, Lu Wallace and Anne Valentine. The event starts in Logan and winds through the Wasatch Back to finish in Park City. But at the head of it all was coach Rockwood. overrideCardHideDescription= This moment, this chance, was the biggest in her coaching career. Each team spends more than thirty hours together with no sleep, not much food, and few rest spots. 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. 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. Though her scholastic path presented challenges, she says those experiences enabled her to achieve greater success down the road. "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. Her parents thought maybe it would be good for her to be around some members of the Church who also loved soccer. Our reach goes so far, whether in sports, music, dance, research, science, or education. Parents and players being disgruntled in decisions that you make becomes very challenging.. Another important step for Rockwood was surrounding herself with mentors who inspired and believed in her, including womens tennis coach Ann Valentine, who was her supervisor for a time, and womens volleyball coach and womens athletic director Elaine Michaelis. During the run it was important to stay strong, positive, and confident, even though there were continual doubts. Any doubts or questions of her being able to lead the team into a new era were gone. . Which voices do we let in? BYU regularly maintains a consistent Top 25 ranking. Jennifer Rockwood (born September 20, 1966) is an American soccer coach, and the head coach for the BYU Cougars women's soccer team, a position she has held since 1989. Dream big dreams and find your passionitis never too late. Im not here to just win games, she says. But through the struggles, the fight, the dedication, and the choices, she was able to develop, mature, and grow. Lets try it out.. You never know what light you might spark in others just through your kindness and your example. They continue to teach me so much, but one player truly stands out. Leave Feedback watch together The mission of BYUtv is to create purposeful, engaging viewing and listening experiences that entertain, inspire, uplift, and improve families and communities. 218 University Press Building Our society is trending away from the spiritual and becoming more secular than ever. no time to be drawn away from the things of the kingdom of God. 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. Class of 1989. or superseded by additional information. She hustled to stay ahead of her students, reviewing all of the course material at home to make sure she was well prepared. We know that the players we bring in will not only be spending a large amount of time with us but will also be a significant part of the lives of their teammates for the course of their college career. Entering the 1995 school year, the talk around BYUs campus could have been split between many different things. I would like each of you to think about some of the individuals who have helped you get to where you are today. So it was good that I had room to build, and do what I did, and they kind of left me to my own.. 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. Yes, life is hard and we are all challenged, and at certain times we are challenged more than at other times. But we must choose to surround ourselves with light. When the girls play their best and get the best results, it all comes together. 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. 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? I love to share it at every possible opportunity. It was coached by a former player, Rockwood, and had seen some promising results. Those are the lessons that you take on for your entire life.. Wemust always seek for the light, and we must light the way for otherstoday more than 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. Itis something that you cannot put into words. "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. A powerhouse offense that consistently ranks among the top shot-takers in the country, Rockwood's teams aren't afraid to shoot. 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. "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. I know mine does. 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 She was soon leading classes in math and history. This month, the longtime BYU head coach picked up her 400th win in college soccer. We get scared of failure, we fear the unknown, and we are burdened with losses, sickness, and pain. 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. But what a blessed life and what a ride it has been. Throughout junior high and high school Rockwood acted as a four-sport athlete, in soccer, basketball, softball, and track. To take His name, I will be strong Postseason invitational champion 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. 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. This opportunity eventually opened doors for me to set a new career path. 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