To me it emphasizes the importance of making a personal commitment to stay strong in our faith. Rockwood previously earned the honor in 2012, 2014 and 2018. They provided Rockwood with insights into team management and leadership development, lobbing her encouragement along the way. Unfortunately, due to BYUs recent start as a NCAA sanctioned team, the relatively unknown WAC teams that BYU played against, and the limitation of only 48 teams that entered the tournament, the Cougars did not play in the NCAA tournament that year. 1 seed in the NCAA College Cup, the first women's program at BYU to ever be awarded a 1-seed. 24:58 mins Follow Jennifer Rockwood, a four-year starter for BYU women's soccer, through her illustrious career as a player and coach. This classic wasnt decided by a single goal; it would require penalty kicks instead. As I take my place, I will stand Going into a PK is tough because you cant practice those, I mean you can, but you really cant, Rockwood said. Inside was a beautiful hand-knitted blanket with the full BYU Cougar logo in the middle. 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. 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. It was not an easy journey for her, and there were many times when she knew it would be easier somewhere else. National champion So I took the shorter run. 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. [Stand Ye in Holy Places: Selected Sermons and Writings of President HaroldB. Lee (Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1974), 115]. Check it out online at speeches.byu.edu. 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. Her dream was to play on the womens basketball team, but she knew reality was unlikely to cooperate. 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. 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. no time to be drawn away from the things of the kingdom of God. 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. If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish ulterior motives. Once I had passed the arrow, I would scan again, trying to find another redlight. Ive always had a work ethic, and I was always very competitive, she says. After Olivia Wade found the back of the net to tie the shootout at 3-3, FSUs Yujie Zhao stood at the line with a simple conclusion: make it and become a national champion, or miss and give the Cougars a chance. So, I decided, What have I got to lose? overridebuttonBgColor= 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. So please accept this blanket as a token of my appreciation. Following a successful month and earning a 6th seed in the NCAA Tournament, BYU Soccer Head Coach Jennifer Rockwood joins the show to discuss how the team ov. She is the only coach the school recognizes since the club joined NCAA competition in 1995. 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. . 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. Be honest and frank anyway. "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. Her parents thought maybe it would be good for her to be around some members of the Church who also loved soccer. So much of the time, we need that little spark to keep us going.. In whatever we are involved with here at BYU, we can make a difference. These are questions we must ask ourselves on a daily basis. 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. I thought they were a good program, Bertoch said of the program at the time, recounting how the club team had to charter their own buses and often slept when traveling in the homes of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. So, too, have been the players, led by MAC Hermann Trophy semifinalist Mikayla Colohan, the Cougars' first-ever three-time first-team All-American who has 18 goals and 15 assists this season and ranks second all-time in goals, assists and total points in program history. Are they motivating and inspiring us, or are they bringing us down? It is important to remember that at no time do we accomplish things on our own. Standing for Him She will likely be joined by Tucker, her teammate and close friend. 218 University Press Building 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. I remember the legendary coaches and administrators of the BYU womens athletic department. 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). We live in a world in which our lives are busier, noisier, and more stressful than evera time when nothing stops or even slows down. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a I was young, I was cheap, and I had been here, so I knew a little bit about the soccer community.. Lets try it out.. Generally speaking, however, it was also seen as a male sport. Yes, life is hard and we are all challenged, and at certain times we are challenged more than at other times. Each team spends more than thirty hours together with no sleep, not much food, and few rest spots. Video unavailable Watch on YouTube Watch on Universe Live Sports One penalty kick. Aug. 6, 2022 (Photo by Christi Norris/BYU) The BYU. She was soon leading classes in math and history. . 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. A couple of my players who were coaching her werent sure what to do with her. Information in the story may be outdated By subscribing, you acknowledge and agree to KSL.com's. I was super excited that we could get to do this. But some persist, and one she faces on a continual basis is dealing with criticism. Im not here to just win games, she says. I have been blessed to work with so many inspiring student athletes. [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. 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.. 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. Are we being a light to others? She's not just a coach, but the mom of our team, making sure everyone is good. This opportunity eventually opened doors for me to set a new career path. Honesty and frankness make you vulnerable. . 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. Not only can we choose to surround ourselves with good people, but we are also blessed to have a God who intentionally places certain individuals in our path to provide opportunities and open doors to the future. 14 BYU at 4-2 on the season, and 400-116-44 under the long-time head coach. Sara Sparhawk and Lyn Johnson find joy in bringing entrepreneurial opportunities to women everywhere through their company West Tenth. [3] Early life [ edit] Facebook gives people the power to. Think big anyway. If you are successful, you will win false friends and true enemies. The pain of being so close to winning it all must have hurt, but as she normally does, Rockwood could only think about how much this meant to her players, especially to her two seniors Colohan and Tucker. Christi Norris/BYU BYU head coach Jennifer Rockwood talks to her team at the women's soccer preseason scrimmage for the 2022 season. Rock said gaining a following for soccer was extremely difficult for the womens team. Over the last 25seasons at the helm of the BYU women's soccer program, Rockwood has accumulated a .714winning percentage. . "We have had our ups and downs, and just like any team, you battle through the rough times and learn from them and try to play our best soccer at the end of the season. But we havent been to a Final Four, and we havent won a national championship.. U 1995-yilda klub NCAA musobaqasiga qoshilganidan beri maktab tan olgan yagona murabbiy[1]. People were just like, Women? 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. Article written by Rachel Evensen But at the head of it all was coach Rockwood. 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. BYU and Florida State traded goals back and forth, with a few occasional misses sprinkled in. Build anyway. He wants us to give up, and he places opportunities for missteps along our way. Wemust always seek for the light, and we must light the way for otherstoday more than ever. You never know what light you might spark in others just through your kindness and your example. I just had the chance to be in a leadership position at a very young age, having no experience and learning as I went.. At Waterford, Rockwood taught seventh- and eighth-grade PE classes and coached the high school girls soccer team. Everybody knows more than you do about your job. There were many likely talking about the upcoming football season for the Cougars and their excitement for a team led by quarterback Steve Sarkisian. Itis something that you cannot put into words. Unlike basketball and football, soccer doesnt adhere to a recruiting calendar; Rockwood may be traveling any given weekend to watch prospective athletes. Does your life seem too busy at times? 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.. I saw the potential.. The Cougars have a challenge against Santa Clara, their WCC rivals with a 15-5-2 overall record and the reigning national champions. People really need help but may attack you if you do help them. 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. Few people were likely talking about the inaugural season for the womens soccer team. She is a very versatile attacking player, a good goal scorer and will be a huge . 15 player in the country when she signed with the Bruins. 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. The search didnt go on long. 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. 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. But the word was out. 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. I know whats right An alumna of BYU, she's led the program to six Sweet 16 appearances and the Elite Eight three times, including back in 2019. 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. 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We are to use our gifts and our individual talents to share the light and bring the light to others. BYU stood at the top of her list when college admissions rolled around; it was her parents alma mater, and she had attended basketball camp there. However, to several of those inside of the program, including Smith-Bretzing, it wasnt a big shock. Are you an example of the Savior in your words, thoughts, and actions? March 10, 2016 Name: Jennifer Rockwood BYU employee since: 1989 My job is. All of these emotions leave us vulnerable, questioning, and sometimes searching for easy fixes. Are we making the most of our opportunities here at BYU? Before long, she was accepting an offer. Jennifer Rockwood, BYU. 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. Help people anyway. I used to panic in my finance classes when they would be looking to call on someone to do a presentation or share a thought. 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. The Cougars scored 25 goals in the next five matches, sparking a six-match winning streak and 12 of their next 13. Can I really do this?. Most of those girls who take them havent taken them since high school because our conference doesnt have a conference championship.. Soccer as a sport was fighting for prominence in the United Statesespecially womens soccer. Studied Marriott School of Business at Brigham Young University. Never let fear hold you back. Rockwood has always had a passion for athletics, but soccer wasnt necessarily her sport of choice growing up. 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. 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. Postseason invitational champion Although she was never quite at a level to play college soccer, she was inspired at a young age to make good choices during her high school experience, and she ended up attending BYU. Those are the lessons that you take on for your entire life.. "Honestly, Jen has been awesome. 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. When you seek after the light by surrounding yourself with positive and great individuals, you provide yourself with more opportunities to learn and grow. One of the loudest and most supportive was that of Bertoch. I am fifty-four years old, and in all my life I never was interested in watching any sports on TV. In the College Cup Final, the Cougars met another one seed in the Florida State Seminoles. In their winningest season in program history, the Cougars steadily climbed to no. I was very shy, she says. Practice or not, it didnt matter to her or the team. Many years ago we recruited a young lady who had a special talent and gift for the game. He searched for deeper meaning in his experiences, and he learned from some of lifes simple truths. It just seems impossible sometimes to keep up with the pace. This poem has had a profound impact on my life, and I refer to it often. But if anyone is up to the challenge, it's Rockwood. I wore a headlamp and a blinking red reflector. We want to walk in the light. She knew it may never come again. She was good enough to play at other universities, and I told her I would help her find a place. Our prophet recently challenged all of us to be an example and a light to the world. . Much of the challenge lay beyond the coursework, however, as Rockwood also fought inner battles each day. 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 after 27 years, is anyone doubting here? We can look to the west and appreciate the view of the lake, travel east and be enveloped in the canyons, or drive south and take in the magnificence and serenity of the red rock. Evidently they had been following my light all the way in. When she became the head coach of a club-turned-NCAA-sanctioned team in 1995, nothing was ever promised. We have all been blessed with the Light of Christto know right from wrong and good from evil and to have a knowledge of our Heavenly Fathers and our Saviors love. In 1996 and 2012, Rockwood was also Region Coach of the Year. [Matthew 5:14, 16], Our opportunities to shine are limitless. Do the hard things. BYU was a team on the rise. 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. Those decisions can emotionally drain Rockwood as she sometimes sees her players begin to question their ability and confidence. . People are illogical, unreasonable, and self-centered. The event starts in Logan and winds through the Wasatch Back to finish in Park City. Uh, so how do we do that?. In 1995 BYU officially recognized women's soccer as an NCAA sport. [I Will, Every Step (Shadow Mountain Records: 2011)]. 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. Ye are thelightof the world. 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. We knew that we had the athletes to compete at the collegiate level, we just needed to give it a shot.. 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. 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. To take His name, I will be strong We have more responsibilities, more pressures, more expectations, and more places to be, and we spend far too much time on our smartphones. Head coach Jennifer Rockwood, known for her focused determination on the sideline and for being emotionally defensive of her players, leaned in to anticipate the shot. Her mom basically had made her attend. The team went 20-2-2 with four wins over teams ranked in the Top 25 throughout the season. 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. 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. 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. Conference regular season and conference tournament champion 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. There were all these older guys and me, and I was, like, twenty-three. The poem reminded me that we always have the ability to make positive choices and see the light, even in the midst of darkness. She was raised a long way from Provo, Utah, and had never really been around many Latter-day Saint players. As members of the Church trying to build the kingdom, we can be assured that we are prime targets. That major put me in positions where I was uncomfortable and forced me to do things beyond what I thought I could do, she recalls. This battle was not fought alone. A long list of All-American soccer players has emerged from BYU's program and Rockwood's influence. PROVO The numbers speak for themselves, but as is often the case, they don't tell the whole story. "Right now, I feel we are playing our best soccer.". Many years ago I was in the middle of some very challenging situations that not only caused me much doubt in my abilities but also made me question my own path. And I will not change During Kate Toronto's first day of classes at BYU Marriott, she watched in awe as Marcy Fetzer taught a class on human resources. One of my favorite songs is titled I Will and is written and performed by Hilary Weeks. It is called the Ragnar Relay Series, and each team consists of two vans, with six people packed into each van. Nothing gets fans ready for college sports quite like a good tailgate. 2021 Women's College Cup preview, ahead of semifinals, Marriott Center Some have had big roles, some small, and some have made all the difference. In fact, I first met several of the current players on our team at camp when they were only ten or eleven years old. I am a fighter, and I choose to walk in the light.. My headlamp was the only source of light through the two and a half miles of switchback trails. And thats led the way for younger players to come through and wanna reach the success.. She continued to attend camp for several summers after that. (The Light in Their Eyes, Ensign, November 2005.). There was no lighted path, and there were no signs or obvious markers. 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. They continue to teach me so much, but one player truly stands out. Give the world the best you have and youll get kicked in the teeth. coach to your personality. 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. I had to intently search for the light of others to help me find the way and point me in the right direction. 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 We are here to build the kingdom of God and to help our family and friends reach their highest potential. 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. Are you an example of the Savior in your words, thoughts, and actions? While their initial season was not perfect with some bumps along the way, the team finished with 11 wins and a winning record. Legends Jennifer Rockwood 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. "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. 4) in the NCAA Tournament. She was her own person, had her own ideas, and marched to her own drumwhich was fine, but at the same time, it was holding her back from reaching her highest potential. 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. (Courtesy BYU Photo) All rights reserved. As surely as there is God, there is Satan. I hope I can bring [players] in to where they have an amazing experience whether they play a lot or not, she says. Everyone else on my team was really fast. ", A special moment to celebrate Jen between our @BYUwvolleyball, @byuwtennis, @byuwgolf, and @BYUTFXC head coaches pic.twitter.com/eUC8fGQbIS. Drawing a deep breath, the fledgling head coach set to work. What a blessing and unbelievable inspiration Jenavieve was to me, my staff, her teammates, and all those who knew her. I didnt really believe a lot in myself the first few years, she says. If Santa Clara wins, the final will be played Sunday at 6 p.m. MT but moved to Monday at 6 p.m. MT if BYU wins because of the Cougars' no-Sunday play policy. But if Rockwoods pattern of success is any indication, bringing home a national championship trophy is only a matter of time. She hustled to stay ahead of her students, reviewing all of the course material at home to make sure she was well prepared. 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. The Cougars led by All-American Mikayla Colohan and All-WCC First Teamer Cameron Tucker had taken the 2021 NCAA Tournament by storm. 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. With one final try gifted by the NCAA's free season of eligibility before scattering to various professional careers Colohan has already been drafted by the NWSL's Orlando Pride, and Moore delayed graduation until December for this season the Cougars did just that. . overrideTextAlignment=. However, when she came back to Provo, an opportunity arose to work for BYU athletics when she took on the role of womens sports publicist. 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. 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. Division regular season champion As surely as there is light, there is darkness. They were two more in a long line of All-Americans Rockwood helped produce. The winner will advance to face the winner of the other semifinal between Rutgers and Florida State. Ive been there, done that. I expect to be the best, and when Im not, I try to learn how I can be better.. They worked hard, too; they're so gifted, their formation and tactics from the coaching staff it all plays into it. 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