Women s Soccer Contact Information Office Phone: (785) 227-3380 ext. 8341 Address: 335 East Swensson St. Lindsborg, KS 57456 Fax Number: (785) 227-2021 Coach Olson Cell: (219) 406-1336 Email: olsonja@bethanylb.edu Coach Kuhar Cell: (574) 807-4108 Email: kuharma@bethanylb.edu
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about Bethany College and our Women s Soccer Program. In this packet you will find information regarding our school, the city of Lindsborg, and the ins and outs of our Women s Soccer Program. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact Coach Olson or Coach Kuhar.
WHO WE ARE: Bethany College is a private, liberal arts college located in Lindsborg, Kansas. Bethany College provides students personal attention within a caring community. The student body is highly engaged in learning both inside and outside the classroom. All students are encouraged to explore and deepen their own faith, as they find and follow their paths in the world. QUICK FACTS: Established in 1881 by Swedish-Lutheran Settlers Affiliated ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (June 29 th, 2018) Average Class Size- 14 Students 12:1 Student-Faculty Ratio 100% of Bethany students receive scholarships ACADEMICS: Bethany College academic programs range from the humanities to the fine arts to the pre-professional and professional. All academic programs are grounded in a core curriculum that encourages foundational, common learning among all community members. ATHLETICS: 21 NAIA Sports and Intramurals Over 10,000 hours of community service in the 2016-2018 197 conference regular season and tournament championships Members of the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC)
QUICK FACTS: Voted #31 best U.S. Towns to Live Large Scandinavian Heritage Known for art and music Coronado Heights Many locally owned and operated business Hyllningsfest, Midsummer s, and Lucia Festivals One hour from Wichita, Kansas (Largest City in Kansas) 15 minutes from Salina, Kansas (Offers many options for dining, shopping, and entertainment)
The Bethany College Women s Soccer program has seen tremendous success both on and off the field, from the inception of the program to now. We focus on providing the resources and guidance for our student-athletes to not only grow as soccer players but also as young adults. Our main focus is for our student-athletes to obtain their education while also being given the chance to play soccer at a high level. We hope that through our program these young adults will leave even better than when they arrived in Lindsborg. We strive to provide an environment where the following values will be a top priority: family, respect, hard work, community, and fun. Through success in the classroom and on the playing field, we hope to provide a four-year experience that everyone desires to be a part of! Come join our family! GO SWEDES! 2018 SEASON QUICK FACTS: 12-6-2 Record Finished 5 th in KCAC Regular Season Made it to the KCAC Tournament Semi-Finals Set the record for longest streak without getting a goal scored against (444 minutes & 32 seconds) 10 Shutouts Overall (program record) 13 Goals Against (program record) 37 Goals Scored (program record) Ranked in the NAIA Top 25 for Total Shutouts, Goals Against, and Goals Against Average Multiple Conference Player of the Week Honors 1 NAIA Defensive Player of the Week Honor Multiple All-Conference Team Selections
Head Coach: Justin Olson 2 nd season as the Head Women s Soccer Coach Education o Bachelors of Science- Communication (University of Southern Indiana) Playing Experience o University of Southern Indiana o NCAA Division 2 Soccer Coaching License o NSCAA Advanced National Diploma o NSCAA Level 3 Goalkeeping Diploma Previous Coaching Experience o Saint Joseph s College (Indiana)- Women s Head Coach o Calumet College (Indiana)- Men s and Women s Head Coach o Three Lions United Soccer Club (Indiana) Assistant/ Goalkeeper Coach: Melissa Kuhar 2 nd season as Assistant Women s Soccer Coach Education o Bachelors of Science- Sport Management (Saint Joseph s College) o Currently working on a master s degree in Sport Administration Playing Experience o Saint Joseph s College (NCAA Division 2) o Western Illinois University (NCAA Division 1) Soccer Coaching Licenses o NSCAA Level 3 Goalkeeping Diploma o USSF National E License Previous Coaching Experience o Saint Joseph s High School (Indiana) o Elkhart County United Soccer Club (Indiana)
Our team brings together the top talent from across the country and world. Our 2018 roster included players from 7 states and 5 countries.
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REGULAR SEASON (August-November) Game Days- Wednesday/ Tuesday (alternating) and Saturday during KCAC play Class schedules vary on area of study and year in school throughout whole year Time commitment for soccer during the regular season is 20 hours per week ACE Hours (study tables) are incorporated throughout the week based on player s schedule (2 hours required per week) OFF SEASON (January to May) Team and individual lifting 3 times a week Individual and small group sessions Conditioning sessions Time Commitment is approximately 8-10 hours per week Team is allowed 3 Spring season games during this time ACE Hours (study tables) are incorporated throughout the week based on player s schedule (2 hours required per week) SUMMER (May-August) Summer workout packets are given to all players which include the following: o Conditioning Workouts o Strength Workouts o Soccer Workouts o Nutrition Guide
Anderson Stadium- All training sessions and home games are played on the artificial turf Indoor Gym- Location of training during winter months when it is too cold outside Weight Room- Team and individual lifting occurs during regular season and off season
Level- National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Conference- Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) The NAIA has over 250 member institutions, sponsors 25 national championships, and was the first international intercollegiate athletic association in North America. NAIA has 21 member conferences, including the KCAC. The KCAC is the oldest conference in the NAIA and the second oldest in the United States, tracing its rich history to 1890. Bethany College has been a member of the KCAC since 1902. There are currently 13 institutions in the KCAC, which creates a fun season, schedule, and, of course, rivalries. Members include: Avila University Bethel College Friends University Kansas Wesleyan University McPherson College Oklahoma Wesleyan University Ottawa University University of Saint Mary s Southwestern College Sterling College Tabor College York College
Every year during the month of August, our team goes on a trip to play two non-conference games in a different state. This trip allows for quality team bonding and the opportunity for our players to gain life experiences. 2017 Location- Denver, Colorado Fun Activity- USWNT Game vs New Zealand and hiking mountains 2018 Location- Indiana & Illinois Fun Activity- Exploring Chicago, IL and Lake Michigan
For more information about Bethany College Women s soccer, check us out on Social Media and our Websites! Athletics Website- http://www.bethanyswedes.com/ Academic Website- https://www.bethanylb.edu/ @BethanyWSOC