COACH DAVE UNDERWOOD
Sterling College Athletic Director Andy Lambert announced today that Dave Underwood has been named the Head Men’s Soccer Coach at Sterling College. Underwood replaces Brandon Winn who resigned following the 2007 season.
“We are thrilled that Dave has decided to lead our men’s soccer program at Sterling College,” said Lambert. “Coach Underwood is an outstanding individual and is interested in using soccer as way to help young men develop spiritually and athletically here at Sterling College.”
Prior to coming to Sterling, Underwood has served as the head men’s and women’s soccer coach at Wheaton Academy in Chicago, Illinois Underwood has over fifteen years of experience at the high school, college and club levels.
In his time at Wheaton, Underwood guided the women’s team to their first IHSA state championship and has compiled a record of 59–24-13 in four seasons. The Warriors have won 4 conference championships and Underwood has been named PSL Coach of the Year three times.
“My wife and I instantly felt at ease and are looking forward to becoming a part of a very special community,” said Underwood. “Upon visiting the college, we were struck with the feeling that there is great momentum at Sterling. Some great things are happening and will continue to happen. I am looking forward to continuing the positive changes that have occurred at Sterling and leading the men’s soccer program to an elite level. Along the way, I am looking forward to establishing some great relationships with players. The people at Sterling have been wonderful and we want to be a part of God’s movement on the campus.”
Underwood has recently completed his Advanced NSCAA National Diploma, has attended coaching symposiums at the University of Notre Dame, Indiana University, and World Class Coaching.
Dave and his wife Jennifer have three children: Emily, Jacob and Madeleine.
Underwood holds a BS from Grace College Business Administration and Psychology, an MA from Grace Theological Seminary in Ministry, and is currently working on a Master’s in Athletic Coaching Education at West Virginia University that will be completed in 2009.
EDUCATION
COLLEGIATE PLAYING EXPERIENCEHIGH SCHOOL:Dayton Christian High SchoolCOLLEGE:Grace College - Winona Lake, IN Degree: B.A. - Business Admistration/PychologyGrace Theological Seminary - Winona Lake, IN Degree: M A. MinistryWest Virgina University - Morgantown, WV Degree: M.A. Coaching Education ('09)
Grace College: Participated in Soccer
COACHING EXPERIENCE
2008 - Sterling College Head Men's Coach
6 Years - Wheaton Academy Head Soccer Coach2 Years - Okinawa Christian School Head Men's Coach2 Years - Warsaw High School Asst Coach-Lakeland High School Head Coach1 Year - Grace College Assistant Soccer Coach.
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