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- Title:
- Head Coach
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- Phone:
- 815-928-5464
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- Email:
- bbahr@olivet.edu
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- Year:
- 26
Bio
Education:
- Olivet Nazarene University, Master of Religion (2014)
- Olivet Nazarene University, Master of Business Administration (2005)
- Olivet Nazarene University, Bachelor of Arts- Public Policy (1996)
Professional Experience:
- Olivet Nazarene University, Head Women’s Soccer Coach/Associate Professor (1999-present)
Professional Associations:
- NAIA National Women's Soccer Association - Secretary
- NAIA National Ratings Oversite Committee
- NAIA National All-American Selection Committee
- Member of the NSCAA
- NSCAA Advanced National Diploma
- NSCAA Goalkeeping Institute
Career Record:
Wins |
Losses |
Ties |
|
2023-24 |
12 |
5 |
4 |
2022-23 |
15 |
6 |
1 |
2021-22 |
9 |
7 |
3 |
2020-21 |
7 |
5 |
0 |
2019-20 |
17 |
3 |
1 |
2018-19 |
5 |
11 |
2 |
2017-18 |
13 |
7 |
1 |
2016-17 |
15 |
3 |
2 |
2015-16 |
15 |
5 |
1 |
2014-15 |
16 |
4 |
1 |
2013-14 |
17 |
4 |
2 |
2012-13 |
19 |
4 |
1 |
2011-12 |
17 |
3 |
2 |
2010-11 |
16 |
4 |
2 |
2009-10 |
18 |
3 |
3 |
2008-09 |
15 |
7 |
1 |
2007-08 |
15 |
9 |
1 |
2006-07 |
10 |
7 |
2 |
2005-06 |
4 |
14 |
1 |
2004-05 |
15 |
7 |
3 |
2003-04 |
15 |
8 |
3 |
2002-03 |
15 |
9 |
0 |
2001-02 |
18 |
6 |
1 |
2000-01 |
6 |
11 |
1 |
1999-00 |
4 |
14 |
1 |
Career Totals |
328 |
166 |
40 |
Awards and Recognition:
Coach:
- ONU Hall of Fame (Inducted 2019)
- Olivet Nazarene University’s Faculty Member of the Year (2012)
- National Soccer Coaches’ Association of America (NSCAA)-NAIA Women’s Soccer National Coach of the Year (2012)
- Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Coach of the Year (2019, 2014, 2012, 2009, 2001)
- NCCAA North Central Region Coach of the Year (2012, 2010)
Player:
- Recipient of the Ambassador Award, the highest award bestowed by ONU Athletics
- Four-year varsity letter winner (1992-1996),
Coaching Philosophy:
- Faith can and should be integrated into all aspects of life. Athletics is more than just a competition; sports become the playing field on which life’s lessons are taught and learned. It’s the opportunity for each athlete to experience deep truths and values.
Personal Information:
Bill and his wife, Kirstyn, reside in Bourbonnais. Kirstyn is a physical education and ESL teacher for Bourbonnais Education School District 53. They have two children, Alaina and Grant.