And they needed one kick to seal it. She was born in Provo and raised in Lake Oswego, Oregon, with four younger brothers. The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow. Sara Sparhawk and Lyn Johnson find joy in bringing entrepreneurial opportunities to women everywhere through their company West Tenth. 2 and received a No. 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. Jennifer Rockwood, BYU. . Unfortunately, it was not to be. Athletes playing for Rockwood have seen continual success over those 27 seasons. While Bertoch has grown to love Rockwood, neither knew what to expect at the time. Ive always had a work ethic, and I was always very competitive, she says. We are in a battle between the light and the darkness each and every day. 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 Billings became the first ever trainer for the soccer team, and Smith-Bretzing was one of Rockwoods first assistant coaches. As part of my job, I have the opportunity almost every week to tell young people, their coaches, and their parents what an amazing place this is: a university where students can reach their highest potential athletically, academically, socially, and spiritually and where everyone understands that they are not perfect but where they are committed to being their best. View All. But if anyone is up to the challenge, it's Rockwood. [3] Early life [ edit] 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. In their winningest season in program history, the Cougars steadily climbed to no. Yoshligi[tahrir| manbasini tahrirlash] "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. Never in a million years would I have ever thought that I would be right here, right now. While enjoying the spirit of the Lord, we want the light all the time. I remember thinking we had such great success those first few years, that the expectation got pretty high, Rockwood said. After 23 NCAA Tournament appearances, seven Sweet 16 runs and four Elite Eight finishes, BYU women's soccer coach Jennifer Rockwood finally broke through with the program she helped build. It goes to show you that we never know what God has in store for us in the present or in the future. 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. March 10, 2016 Name: Jennifer Rockwood BYU employee since: 1989 My job is. One of my favorite songs is titled I Will and is written and performed by Hilary Weeks. In her 27 years as head coach, Rockwood's Cougars have made the NCAA tournament 21 times. But some persist, and one she faces on a continual basis is dealing with criticism. 490 Tanner Building In order to slow down the madness of life, I love to retreat into nature. In a world thats weak Jennifer Rockwoodamerikalik futbol murabbiyi va BYU Cougars ayollar futbol jamoasining bosh murabbiyi bolib, u 1989-yildan beri faoliyat yuritib kelmoqda. "I didn't always appreciate it when I played, but I sure do now. - Sat 2/25 8:00 pm. Jennifer Rockwood delivered a BYU devotional address titled "Drawn to the Light" on 15 March 2016. We have . . 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. . BYU finished the season after falling in the Elite 8 to No. Inside was a beautiful hand-knitted blanket with the full BYU Cougar logo in the middle. To me it emphasizes the importance of making a personal commitment to stay strong in our faith. ", A special moment to celebrate Jen between our @BYUwvolleyball, @byuwtennis, @byuwgolf, and @BYUTFXC head coaches pic.twitter.com/eUC8fGQbIS. 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 We are to use our gifts and our individual talents to share the light and bring the light to others. "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. There was a handwritten note on top, and part of it read: I am an inmate of the Utah State Prison. "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. Check it out online at speeches.byu.edu. Recruiting takes a special toll on her because along with the pressure to nab students who will best fit the teams needs comes the knowledge that her decisions will leave many players and parentssome of whom shes known for a long timebitterly disappointed. What an amazing opportunity it is to stand before you today. marriottmag@byu.edu, 16wSOC vs Long Beach State 832 (DONE).jpg. Join Facebook to connect with Jennifer Hill and others you may know. I have a lot of support around me and an amazing staff that has helped me in my job.". I know whats right A long list of All-American soccer players has emerged from BYU's program and Rockwood's influence. To many in South America, soccer was akin to a religion. This is one way wecan search for the light. Each new season of recruits will be a major influence in our lives, so we must choose wisely. 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. 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. Thats something I have struggled with over the years.. This biographical article related to women's soccer in the United States is a stub. But noneof these meant anything at the moment. As surely as there is light, there is darkness. You are unique and capable of more success than you can ever imagine. 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. Check it out online at speeches.byu.edu. overrideCardHideSection= Provo, UT 84602 or superseded by additional information. 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.. There was no lighted path, and there were no signs or obvious markers. We have heard the saying I never said it would be easy, but it will be worth it. We all face challenges, and Satan loves to prey on us, especially during the difficult times. Many years ago we recruited a young lady who had a special talent and gift for the game. 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. 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 built up the program from an extramural sport into an elite NCAA competitor. 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 again, they gave me a lot of freedom in doing what I did, cause I was learning a lot myself. Can I really do this?. They were two more in a long line of All-Americans Rockwood helped produce. All rights reserved. After 23 NCAA Tournament appearances, seven Sweet 16 runs and four Elite Eight finishes, BYU women's soccer coach Jennifer Rockwood finally broke through with the program she helped build from scratch, culminating in the Cougars' first-ever NCAA College Cup semifinal appearance Friday at a sold-out Stevens Stadium in Santa Clara, California (7:30 p.m. MT, ESPNU). 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. But if Rockwoods pattern of success is any indication, bringing home a national championship trophy is only a matter of time. However, to several of those inside of the program, including Smith-Bretzing, it wasnt a big shock. I had to stop a few times to shine my headlamp around for fear that I was off of the course. Im here to see how good we can be.. What you spend years building may be destroyed overnight. This was her program now. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. But we must choose to surround ourselves with light. She was also someone who was so good that she had never really been held accountable to some of our athletic standards, such as fitness tests, work rate, and being on timeor even things such as what to wear to soccer clinics and service projects. It is very hard to describe. 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. A visit to the basketball tryouts for Ricks College landed her a spot on the team there as well as a scholarship offer. It is even becoming apparent that those who choose to follow the light are often mocked, ridiculed, and looked down upon. Other crucial figures came to help, as Carolyn Billings and Robyn Smith-Bretzing both joined the program in 1995. 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. When I was younger, one of my first coaching jobs was for a high school boys soccer team. A powerhouse offense that consistently ranks among the top shot-takers in the country, Rockwood's teams aren't afraid to shoot. Rockwood has always had a passion for athletics, but soccer wasnt necessarily her sport of choice growing up. She knew the sport of soccer. Each team spends more than thirty hours together with no sleep, not much food, and few rest spots. 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. Jennifer Rockwood has never had an unofficial visit like the one she had with Carla Swensen-Haslam. Jennifer Rockwood delivered a BYU devotional address titled Drawn to the Light on 15 March 2016. I am fifty-four years old, and in all my life I never was interested in watching any sports on TV. While I walk in the light of God my mind is open. She will likely be joined by Tucker, her teammate and close friend. [BYU] came to me because I had kind of been the boss, in a sense, of the team before that, she says. In a world where so many will not They provided Rockwood with insights into team management and leadership development, lobbing her encouragement along the way. But they werent soccer people, they didnt know much about soccer. . Others may have had their radios cranked up, listening to Kiss from a Rose by Seal or Only Wanna Be With You by Hootie and the Blowfish. 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. Are you an example of the Savior in your words, thoughts, and actions? 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. 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. Rockwood led the BYU Womens Soccer club team for six years, achieving an overall record of 128-25-9. . One of the challenges for me as a coach is knowing that I can make a lot of kids really happy by recruiting them but that I also ruin dreams, she says. Do the hard things. overrideTextAlignment=. "Right now, I feel we are playing our best soccer.". 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. Her 200th win happened on Sept. 24, 2007 when BYU beat Washington 2-1 at home. I was pretty good at basketball, but I was short for how I played, she says. Succeed anyway. As I take my place, I will stand You never know what light you might spark in others just through your kindness and your example. Jennifer Rockwoodis an American soccer coach, and the head coach for the BYU Cougars women's soccerteam, a position she has held since 1989. Some may have been talking about Michael Jordans recent un-retirement and his upcoming return to the powerhouse Chicago Bulls. Division regular season and conference tournament champion 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. 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. overrideBackgroundColorOrImage= That staff led by assistant coaches Brent Anderson and Steve Magleby, volunteer assistant Made Gates, and administrative assistant Rachel Jorgensen, has been instrumental in the Cougars' breakthrough year, and receiving West Regional Staff of the Year honors by the United Soccer Coaches this past week. It is important to remember that at no time do we accomplish things on our own. Im not here to just win games, she says. [The BYU Experience, BYU devotional address, 4November 1997]. overrideCardHideDescription= Nothing gets fans ready for college sports quite like a good tailgate. She knew it may never come again. She helped turn a little-known prospect into a top scorer in the National Womens Soccer League in Ashley Hatch. Saturdays at 2 PM Eastern and 11 AM Pacific I think she probably felt overwhelmed by what it all means.. It is called the Ragnar Relay Series, and each team consists of two vans, with six people packed into each van. He searched for deeper meaning in his experiences, and he learned from some of lifes simple truths. I will not fall When the girls play their best and get the best results, it all comes together. I thought she was young, Bertoch said. 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. Which voices can drown out the darkness and fill our minds and souls with the light? She was raised a long way from Provo, Utah, and had never really been around many Latter-day Saint players. [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. Having gained it, never lose it. What an amazing opportunity it is to stand before you today. 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. . 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. Both (Colohan and Tucker) were leaders and both were phenomenal players. It is so important that we find ways in which we can inspire others. After a short time she told me that she really wanted to come back and learn from all those around her. He wants us to give up, and he places opportunities for missteps along our way. What a blessing and unbelievable inspiration Jenavieve was to me, my staff, her teammates, and all those who knew her. After three years of teaching PE for Meridian, Rockwood went to the headmaster and asked for a chance to try teaching in the classroom. 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. As President Monson stated, we want to be a light even to total strangers.. 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. 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. It is what we have been taught and counseled to do. I will We are so blessed to live at the base of majestic mountains. Our reach goes so far, whether in sports, music, dance, research, science, or education. 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 . Over the last 25seasons at the helm of the BYU women's soccer program, Rockwood has accumulated a .714winning percentage. There is nowhere I can go where the quality of the kids that I work with would be better.. In addition to playing soccer, she was a frequent participant in basketball, track, and softball. Her dream was to play on the womens basketball team, but she knew reality was unlikely to cooperate. ", "BYU women's soccer: Coach Rockwood learns to loosen up", "Reaching 300, one win at a time for BYU's Rockwood", UNC womens soccer upsets BYU to advance to Final Four, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jennifer_Rockwood&oldid=1138996076, High school soccer coaches in the United States, Short description is different from Wikidata, Women's association footballers not categorized by position, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, *Club domestic league appearances and goals, This page was last edited on 12 February 2023, at 20:38. In 1996 and 2012, Rockwood was also Region Coach of the Year. Thats all it would take. It was not an easy journey for her, and there were many times when she knew it would be easier somewhere else. Rockwood has also coached youth club programs, high school teams and the Utah Olympic Development Program. Without the light no man can see. She graduated with a degree in Communications and began her career working in broadcasting, including working for CNN and KBYU-TV. 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. 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. As graduation approached, Rockwood found herself at a crossroads. I am sure that we all have worked extremely hard and sacrificed much to be a part of this BYU community. At the close of the season, the Cougars were ranked fifth nationally. We have more responsibilities, more pressures, more expectations, and more places to be, and we spend far too much time on our smartphones. [Kent M. Keith, The Paradoxical Commandments (1968), kentmkeith.com/commandments.html; see also Kent M. Keith, The Mother Teresa Connection, kentmkeith.com/mother_teresa.html; Kent M. Keith, The Silent Revolution in the Seventies: Dynamic Leadership in the Student Council (Washington, DC: National Association of Secondary School Principals, 1972), 8]. 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. So much of the time, we need that little spark to keep us going.. _ Article written by Rachel Evensen Photos by Bradley Slade Tags Summer 2017 Leading Alumni Business Management Alumni Magazine Leading Alumni . Jennifer Rockwood net worth is$600,000 Jennifer Rockwood Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family Jennifer Rockwood is the head coach for the BYU Cougars women's soccer team, a position she has held since 1989. She was soon leading classes in math and history. 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. There are so many times throughout our lives when we have experiences that shake our commitments and cause us to doubt our abilities. overrideTextColor= [Stand Ye in Holy Places: Selected Sermons and Writings of President HaroldB. Lee (Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1974), 115]. So, I decided, What have I got to lose? And I will not change 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. We didnt know a lot about soccer, it was just getting started in the high schools, it wasnt a big sport in the States.. And we must be willing to do all the little things in order to reap the bigger rewards. This story is part of the March 2022 issue of TheDaily Universe Magazine and magazine show (below). Follow the light, seek after the light, and bethelight. 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. Life is a journey, and we must always embrace iteven when we are asked to do something that we thought was absolutely unimaginable. I remember going up to the Utah High School Activities Association with other athletic directors, she says. 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. Reading or replaying the story in its Legends Jennifer Rockwood My journey truly has been different than what I would have ever foreseen when I once sat in your seat over thirty years ago. 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. Colohan buried the shootout's first kick officially marking the end of her brilliant BYU career. 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. 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. Facebook gives people the power to. 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. . 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. A big part of my job and our staffs job is to recruit players to BYU. . Rockwood would play with the Cougars club team from 1985 to 1988, and as a senior Rockwood was placed in charge of scheduling and budgets for the club team. 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. Clinging to the light is a choice, and often that choice is challenging. 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. Does your life seem too busy at times? Like Burleigh, Rockwood started the women's soccer program at BYU and is the 11th active Division I coach in wins. She is a very versatile attacking player, a good goal scorer and will be a huge . Cultivate it in your lives and hold its very essence until you grow old and gray. He also sent us here with all the tools we need to find success, happiness, and peace. What have I gotten myself into? she recalls thinking. Soccer as a sport was fighting for prominence in the United Statesespecially womens soccer. This archived news story is available I have the opportunity several times throughout the yearwhether at practice, before a game, or at halftimeto try to motivate, inspire, and remind the girls of what they are capable of and how amazing they are. "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. 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. The Cougars led by All-American Mikayla Colohan and All-WCC First Teamer Cameron Tucker had taken the 2021 NCAA Tournament by storm. I didnt really believe a lot in myself the first few years, she says. The event starts in Logan and winds through the Wasatch Back to finish in Park City. Are they motivating and inspiring us, or are they bringing us down? A few months ago I received a package from one of the state prisons in Utah. But we havent been to a Final Four, and we havent won a national championship.. In one of BYU's most successful seasons, 2012, the Cougars were ranked as high as No. The biggest men and women with the biggest ideas can be shot down by the smallest men and women with the smallest minds. 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. But no amount of club soccer matches could prepare her for what was to come: coaching a fully sanctioned NCAA soccer team. archived form does not constitute a republication of the story. 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. 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