Bill Bahr
Bill Bahr

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

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

316

161

36

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.