Helping bring a championship mentality to the program, Masuhr has helped guide Vanderbilt to SEC trophies in three consecutive seasons. The Commodores only allowed 13 goals all season, a figure that stands as the second-best goalkeeping season in Vanderbilt history. A native of Broomall, Pa., Keelan went to Penn after two seasons as an assistant coach at Ohio University working with the Bobcats goalkeepers and field players in skill development while also assisting with practices and other day-to-day operations. Vanderbilt's Sacha Washington (35) fights for a rebound against Texas A&M's Aaliyah Patty (32) and Janiah Barker (2) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game during the women's SEC Tournament in Greenville, S.C., Wednesday, March 1, 2023. It's important you build a relationship with the coaching staff. He served as an instructor for the Tennessee State Soccer Association, and at Rhodes he taught USSF E and D license courses to Rhodes players who were beginning their coaching careers in the local community. . The Commodores locked up the No. So everything worked out perfectly. To a woman stretching antiquated social norms just to be there, a ticket is more than a seat in the stands. So everything worked out perfectly. With a focus on the keepers and offensive side of the ball, she has tutored players the likes of Haley Hopkins, who is one of the best goal scorers in program history and was twice named an All-American in three seasons with the program. Vanderbilt University is committed to principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action. The Quakers went 9-6-1 overall in 2012, Keelans first season, and ended the season 5-2-0 in the Ivy League to finish third. It was only there, through a chance acquaintance, that he learned about an opportunity to come to the United States and play soccer at what is now the University of South Carolina Upstate. In his first season with the program, Ambrose led the Commodores to an SEC Championship appearance while notching their first winning season (9-8-4) since 2009. 12 in the United Soccer Coaches Poll and face their third straight ranked matchup Friday night when . Kliment also was named the NEC Defender of the Year in 2009. In addition, Ambrose was at the helm for all of Penns Ivy League championships (2001, 2007, 2010), three of its four NCAA Tournament berths (2001, 2007, 2010), and an ECAC title in 2000. But thats how I feel defenders show how much they care about the rest of the team. E-Mail. He still played on a semi-pro team on the weekends, alongside mostly older men-people who worked in factories or office jobs but still sought the competition and camaraderie of the game. For Darren Ambrose, building a premier soccer program starts with a passion for the game. Masuhr graduated from Richard Stockton with a bachelors degree in psychology, and he also holds a Master of Public Administration degree from Kean University. Masuhr lives in Nashville with his wife Megan who is the varsity girls soccer coach at the University School of Nashville, and their two children Landon and Miller. Interim Assistant Coach: Daniel O'Hare: Volunteer Assistant Coach . She made 19 saves and picked up her first collegiate victory in a 4-1 win over Ole Miss. But to him, it was an ideal project. The teams nine wins were the most in six years. During her four years with the Patriots, she played both goalkeeper and forward, appearing in 71 games with 40 starts. He neednt have worried. Women's Soccer vs St. Edward's October 19, 2022 5 p.m. Oct. 22 Final Women's Soccer 1 at Wichita Falls, Texas 2 Women's Soccer at Midwestern State October 22, 2022 5 p.m. Women's Soccer at Midwestern State October 22, 2022 5 p.m. Oct. 25 Final Women's Soccer 0 vs St. Mary's 1 Women's Soccer vs St. Mary's October 25, 2022 5 p.m. Hed instilled a brand of soccer that wasnt about much more than the scoreboard.That hadnt worked when he burned out as a player, and it wasnt working as a coach. Professional soccer will wait. My jaw dropped, Konte recalled. Vanderbilt's Ryanne Allen (24) drives against Texas A&M's Aaliyah Patty (32) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game during the Southeastern Conference women's tournament in Greenville, S.C., Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Skip to main content. Those arent really the most comfortable things to do. Along the way, the Commodores defeated Mississippi State 4-0 in the second round before taking out top-15 programs in second-seeded and 13th-ranked Tennessee 4-2 in the quarterfinals, third-seeded and eighth-ranked Texas A&M 3-1 in the semifinals and top-seeded and sixth-ranked Arkansas 3-1 in the final. Specifically, he didnt understand why they so often responded to scoring goals, even practice goals, with all the enthusiasm of crossing entries off a list of chores. Grace Jackson started all 19 games and was named to the SEC All-Freshman team. By his own telling, there often isnt any finesse about his delivery.Ambrose had also instituted a practice that first year that he brought with him from Penn. in management accounting at USC-Spartanburg and in 1995 completed an M.Ed. Now, it's time to reach out She coached All-Northeast Region goalkeeper Emma Newins, who was named to the All-BIG EAST Second Team as well after posting nine shutouts, 71 saves and a 1.19 goals-against average. As a coach, Masuhr has an A license from the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) as well as the Premier Diploma from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA). Fahrners 0.99 goals against average on the season was the fifth best single-season GAA in school history, and her 1.13 career GAA over two seasons as a Commodore after transferring from Oklahoma places her fourth all-time in the program record books. Sometimes he chewed her out. in management accounting at USC-Spartanburg and in 1995 completed an M.Ed. That was the foundation for me trusting him when hes critiquing me on the field or holding me accountable for when Im not performing the way that I should be. With a wealth of playing and coaching experience both collegiately and on the international level, Vanderbilt head volleyball coach Anders Nelson announced in February the hiring of Lauren Plum as assistant coach. She saw college teammate Simone Charley, BA17, MA18, make a name for herself in the league. But mostly, he knows people.Despite his limited experience as a head coach, Ambrose was immediately successful at Penn. The Commodores posted 10 shutouts along the way, increasing the total from seven in the 2017 season. grew up with a vague sense that she might like to work in medicine someday, but the people she learned from and studied alongside at Vanderbilt helped hone those inclinations into a vision to become a pediatric nurse practitioner. Masuhr worked with the Hawks defensive unit, and had two players earn NSCAA All-Region honors in 2009 (Ali Kliment, Lia Fierro). Masuhr then transferred to Richard Stockton College, where he played a role on the 2002 and 2004 Osprey teams that won New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) championships and earned NCAA Tournament berths. Champions in both of the leagues past two full seasons, the North Carolina Courage selected. Prior to Georgetown, Keelans two seasons at Penn were largely successful. Defense set the tone in 2015, as Vanderbilt posted six shutouts for the second straight year and allowed just 23 goals, the fewest since 2006. He wasnt worn down by defeats-the Quakers nearly won the league that season. Thanks to momentum from the SEC title, Vanderbilt went on to earn its best national ranking in program history, checking in at No. That experience made me want to coach and be a part of this process the rest of my life I (also) felt it made me a more conscious player because the things I was trying to teach all of a sudden started coming out in my own game when I finally was healthy. Vanderbilt Commodores | Official Athletic Site | Shea Ralph Shea Ralph Head Coach phone 615.343.8482 Email chris.brann@vanderbilt.edu Shea Ralph was named the sixth head coach in Vanderbilt women's basketball history on April 13, 2021. Konte grew up with a vague sense that she might like to work in medicine someday, but the people she learned from and studied alongside at Vanderbilt helped hone those inclinations into a vision to become a pediatric nurse practitioner. In 2017, Masuhr and the Dores had a breakthrough in making their first NCAA Tournament since the 2006 season and won the programs first NCAA Tournament match since 1998, holding opponents to one goal or fewer in 17 of 22 games. Over the course of the three-day tournament, the team shot 9 under par over 54 holes. Now with Portland Thorns FC in the National Womens Soccer League, Charley was at that time a first-team All-SEC pick and Vanderbilts most decorated player. But the events of the past year crystallized her calling in life perhaps more than anything else. Ambrose began his coaching career at Rhodes as a graduate assistant for both programs from 1993-95. Vanderbilt University does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of their race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, military service, or genetic information in its administration of educational policies, programs, or activities; admissions policies; scholarship and loan programs; athletic or other University-administered programs; or employment. With a focus on the defensive side of the ball, Masuhr has developed some of the stingiest back lines in the SEC while also tutoring players like Myra Konte, who became the first Vanderbilt player selected in the NWSL Draft in January 2021 when she was picked 30th overall by the North Carolina Courage. For comparison, the program had just eight wins over ranked foes before the arrival of the new staff in 2015. With the 2020 NCAA Soccer Championship moved to April and May of 2021, Vanderbilt had earned the automatic bid to the tournament thanks to the SEC title but it wasnt done there. Accessibility information. His teams reached the NCAA Tournament three times and won three Ivy League championships. nough to know that delaying her dream come true in the NWSL is part of the path toward her ultimate dream in medicine. Vandy advanced to the NCAA Tournament and upset Ohio State for the teams first tournament win since 1998. I hope our players try to extend beyond themselves in tackling hard, being confident in the air, and pushing through exhaustion. She doesnt remember the time, for instance, that a police horse collided with their car and knocked off a rear-view mirror in a sea of unruly Millwall fans. As it ever was. Masuhr graduated from Richard Stockton with a bachelors degree in psychology, and he also holds a Master of Public Administration degree from Kean University. 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As a forward, Keelan amassed 21 goals and 11 assists for 53 points. Fuller helped Vanderbilt clinch its first Southeastern Conference women's soccer title since 1994 with a 3-1 victory over Arkansas last Sunday. Ambrose was in the Nashville airport before the pandemic, having a drink at Tootsies while he waited for a flight. When Simone Charley, BA17, MA18, heard that Penn student-athletes had gotten an earful about their insufficient goal celebrations, the former Vanderbilt star started to laugh.She didnt know that particular song, as it were, but she knew the genre. Reaching the NCAA Tournament, Vandy also hosted its first postseason game since 2005 and reached the second round. Coach Derek Mason said Vanderbilt is a little short on special teams and Fuller will dress with a chance to play on Saturday. In 2011, Penn went 14-2-1 to tie the program record for overall wins and set the mark for winning percentage. Conference Top 20: N/A. If you are While in goal for the Rifles, Ambrose garnered some impressive honors, including Adidas National Player of the Year in 1992-93. With a strong track record of developing talent, he has helped mentor players like Haley Hopkins and Myra Konte with Hopkins being named an All-American twice in three seasons at Vanderbilt while Konte became the first Vanderbilt player selected in the NWSL Draft in January 2021 when she was picked 30th overall by the North Carolina Courage. Vanderbilt earned its fourth straight SEC Championship appearance, receiving a bye as the No. In the opening game of the SEC Tournament, 13-seed Texas A&M (8-19) defeated 12-seed Vanderbilt (12-19), 77-70, on Wednesday in Greenville, SC, as the Aggies avenged a loss in Nashville earlier this season. Ambrose and his wife, Sherry, have two daughters: Madison and Ainsley. But there is much more to her than just what transpires on the fielde. The team led the nation in shutout percentage and set a program record by allowing just seven goals in 2011, his first season with Ambrose. In 2002, Ambrose was inducted into Spartanburgs Hall of Fame. He asked what she wanted to do in life whenever-and at whatever level of the sport-she played her final game. Vanderbilt University Athletics - Official Athletics Website, student-athlete mental health and performance, prospective student-athlete questionnaire, NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete, Mr. C and Spirit Squad Appearance Requests. Christiana Ogunsami started all 21 games for the Dores and she notched six shutouts, including a 1-0 win over No. It could, soon enough, win Vanderbilt a national championship. Fahrner led the SEC in saves per game with 5.29 and was fourth in save percentage with .804. Vanderbilts 14 goals during the 2020 tournament set a new SEC record. Celina Sattelkau and Tess Davenport led the Commodores with a 2-under-par performance coming . The next year, the Quakers enjoyed a record-setting campaign, going 14-2-1 in 2011 to tie the program record for overall wins and break the mark for winning percentage. In 2016, the Commodore defense posted four shutouts, including a 2-0 home win over No. Masuhr joined Penn from Monmouth, where he spent two seasons as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator with the Hawks. Fahrner and Demarchi saw a majority of action in net for the Dores. That experience made me want to coach and be a part of this process the rest of my life I (also) felt it made me a more conscious player because the things I was trying to teach all of a sudden started coming out in my own game when I finally was healthy. Starting with the 2018 SEC regular-season crown, the Commodores won the 2019 SEC East title before going on to claim the 2020 SEC Tournament championship in 2020. Joining head coach Darren Ambrose at Vanderbilt since the start in 2015, the 2021 season is the seventh for Kelly Keelan. It was just an incredible group to be around, and basically I fell back in love with the sport again, he said. 16 and reached the second round of the tournament for the third time in four seasons. In 2011, Penn went 14-2-1 to tie the program record for overall wins and set the mark for winning percentage. Women were rare inside Bramall Lane and at the pubs and working mens clubs that filled before and after games back then; England is a latecomer to soccer equality. 1. Marnelle Garraud had 10 points. The Dores had six shutouts throughout the year and did not concede a goal against No. The 2017 Commodores reached the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2006 and won their first NCAA Tournament match since 1998, using three goalkeepers over the course of the season. In Masuhrs four years, the Quakers never allowed more than 19 goals a season. In 2013, the Quakers finished the year 12-1-4 overall, setting a program record for fewest losses in a season. Coaches John Marovich Head Coach Brianne Barnes Assistant Coach Noah Smith Graduate Assistant Previous Previous Assistant Athletic Director Communications (Women's Basketball Swimming) 251.623.3191: brian.fremund@vanderbilt.edu: Michael Scholl: Director Football Communications (Football) 574.876.6248: mike.scholl@vanderbilt.edu: Chad Bishop: Associate Director Communications (Staff Writer Men's Golf Women's Golf) 615.512.2188 Prior to joining the Commodores in March of 2015, Keelan spent the 2014 season as an assistant at Georgetown but served the previous two years at Penn under under Ambrose and with current associate head coach Ken Masuhr. Football, soccer and men's and women's cross county represented on the fall academic honor roll. Keelan holds an NSCAA Premier National Coaching License and an NSCAA Goalkeeping Coaching License. Strength & Conditioning Coach: Kelly Cich : Assistant Athletic Trainer: 706-542-8501: Anna Fisher : Athletic Training Intern: 706-542-4143: Morgan Kent : Academic . 16 and reached the second round of the tournament for the third time in four season. Along the way, the Commodores defeated Mississippi State 4-0 in the second round before taking out top-15 programs in second-seeded and 13th-ranked Tennessee 4-2 in the quarterfinals, third-seeded and eighth-ranked Texas A&M 3-1 in the semifinals and top-seeded and sixth-ranked Arkansas 3-1 in the final. He thought instead about how to use soccer to develop people. But Ambrose will be the first to say he isnt some savant who outwits his hapless peers at every turn.He knows the game and what he believes in. The extended 2020-21 season reflected challenges the COVID-19 pandemic brought to the world, but Ambrose helped his team navigate adversity from the start to achieve his championship vision in capturing the 2020 SEC Tournament title in dominating fashion. Who doesnt want to be around those kinds of kids every day? Email Address; Hideki Nakada: Women's Soccer Head Coach h.nakada@utah.edu: Scott Halasz: Women's Soccer Associate Head Coach . Scoring 11 goals in eight games during the regular season, Ambrose had his Commodores ready to roll in the tournament with the program netting 14 goals across four games against top SEC competition on the way to hoisting the trophy. in sports administration at Memphis. With Demarchi and Tolleson splitting time in goal, they combined for 11 total shutouts to mark the third-most in a season in program history. They joked. 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