HEAD COACH | Jason Freeman
EDUCATION
- Bethel University (IN) – Master of Business Administration (2019)
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Appalachian State University (NC) – Bachelor of Science: Athletic Training (2014)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Bethel University, Women's Soccer Head Coach (2020-present)
- USL 2 South Bend Lions (IN) , Assistant Coach (2021-2022)
- Bethel University, Men’s Soccer Assistant Coach (2019-20)
- Soccer Zone (IN), General Manager (2019-20)
- Bethel University (IN), Men’s Soccer Graduate Assistant (2017-19)
- Junior Irish Soccer Club (IN), Assistant Director of Coaching (2019-21), Facility Manager (2019-21), Club Coach (2017-21)
- Soccer Shots (IN), Youth Coach (2017-19)
- Watauga High School (NC), Boys’ Soccer Head Coach (2016), Boys Soccer Assistant Coach (2014-15)
- Appalachian State University (NC), Men’s Soccer Athletic Trainer (2014-16), Athletic Training Adjunct Lecturer (2015-16)
- High Country Soccer Association (NC), Club Coach (2014-17)
| Year | Program | Overall | League | Postseason |
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| 2020 | Bethel | 1-12-0 | 1-8-0 (10th) | -- |
| 2021 | Bethel | 5-14-0 | 4-5-0 | CL Quarterfinal |
| 2022 | Bethel | 7-8-4 | 3-5-1 | NCCAA Regional |
| 2023 | Bethel | 11-8-2 | 4-5-0 | NCCAA National Champions |
| Totals | 1 Season | 24-18-6 | 12-23-1 | 3 Seasons |
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
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Bethel University
o 3 Crossroads League All-Conference Players
o 6 NCCAA North Central All-Region Selections
o 29 NCCAA Scholar-Athletes
o 4 NCCAA All-Tournament Team Selections
o 1 NCCAA Tournament Player of the Year (2023)
o 1 NCCAA National Coach of the Year (2023)
COACHING PHILOSOPHY / WHY DO YOU COACH?
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Coaching is a process and platform to leave a lasting impact on the lives of people, to develop future leaders, and to point people to Jesus using sport as its means.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
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Jason and his wife, Rachel, live in South Bend. They have two daughters (Grace and Joy) and one son (Daniel).