Anderson Announces Jennifer Myhre as Next Women's Soccer Coach
Release courtesy of Anderson University
ANDERSON, IN - The Anderson University Athletic Department has announced Jennifer Myhre as the third women's soccer coach in school history on Tuesday.
"I'm excited that Jennifer Myhre is our new head women's soccer coach and I'm confident that under coach Myhre's leadership the women's soccer program will attain new levels of competitiveness and success," said AU Athletic Director Marcie Taylor. "She is committed to having a positive impact on our players lives academically, athletically and spiritually."
Myhre replaces Scott Fridley, who will remain as the men's soccer coach for the Ravens. Fridley guided the women's team from 2001-10 and was preceded by Art Leak (1993-2000).
"We look forward to welcoming Jennifer Myhre to our coaching staff and are very excited for what she will bring to the women of the Soccer program," said AU President Dr. James Edwards. "Her faith perspective and winning experience along with enthusiasm she brings to the Raven program will be a welcome element in our desire to educate students for a life of faith and service."
Myhre has been the assistant women's soccer coach at Carnegie Mellon University for the last two years. She also has assistant coaching experience at Luther College (2008) and Northern York High School (2008).
"It's an honor, joy and privilege to join Anderson University and I am very appreciative for the opportunity to lead the women's soccer program," said Myhre. "I am excited to use soccer as a means to influence student-athletes' lives, where we seek excellence in all our endeavors and challenge each other to grow in our intellect, character and Christian faith."
She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Messiah College in 2008 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in sports & exercise science, concentrating in sport management. Myhre also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Messiah and completed her master's degree in education from the University of Washington in 2009.
During her four years playing at Messiah, the Falcons captured the NCAA Division III National Championship in 2005, were semifinalists in 2004 and 2006 and tournament finalists in 2007.
"Coach Myhre's highly competitive collegiate playing experience, her coaching experience and her professional development activities make her a great addition to both the Department of Athletice and the greater Anderson University campus community," said Taylor"
Myhre was elected president of the Messiah Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) as well as the Middle Atlantic States Collegiate Athletic Corporation. She also served as president for Pi Phi Epsilon Health and Human Performance Club during her collegiate career.
Besides coaching at Luther, Myhre coached at Northern York High School in Dillsburg, Pa., and worked at Messiah women's soccer camps, Athletes in Action soccer camps and Soccer Academy Inc., soccer camps in Manassas, Virginia.
Myhre holds her NSCAA National Diploma, as well as a USSF “C” coaching license.
"It is truly exciting to add Jennifer Myhre to the team of excellent coaches already assembled in our Athletic Department," said Vice President Brent Baker. "Myhre brings a competitiveness and commitment to the development of athletics on and off the field that will impact our women's soccer program and athletic program in very positive ways."
