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- Van Horn named new women's soccer coach - 05/19/2008
Bridgewater College athletics director Curt Kendall announced Monday that Michael Van Horn has been selected as the new women’s soccer head coach.
Van Horn succeeds Kelly Gregory who has returned to her native Canada to pursue other professional opportunities.
Van Horn brings a wealth of coaching experience at both the high school, club and collegiate levels to the Eagles’ program.
Since 2005, Van Horn has served as the assistant men’s soccer coach/goalkeeper coach at Bridgewater College. Van Horn was responsible for organizing and directing all goalkeeper sessions for the men’s team. He was also involved in many other aspects of the program including the recruiting process.
This spring, Van Horn is coaching the women’s soccer team at Turner Ashby High School, a position he has held since 2006. He has led the Knights to one district title during his tenure.
From 2003-2005, Van Horn served as men’s assistant soccer coach at King’s College in Wilkes Barre, Pa.
Van Horn graduated from Christopher Newport University with a bachelor of science degree in exercise science. He earned his master of science in athletic administration from James Madison University.- Summy receives academic honor - 01/16/2008
Bridgewater College senior Tara Summy received honorable mention on the NSCAA/adidas College Women Scholar All-East Region team.
Summy is a senior from Manheim. Pa. She is majoring in Philosophy & Religion and Communication Studies.
Summy started in 14 games this past season and scored three goals for the Eagles.- Gordon, Ready named to All-ODAC team - 11/07/2007
Bridgewater College senior Caitlin Gordon and freshman Krista Ready received honorable mention honors on the All-ODAC women's soccer team released Wednesday.
Gordon started all 19 games and anchored the Eagles defensive efforts. She finished the season with one goal and three assists.
Ready ranked second on the team in scoring with 22 points on 10 goals and two assists.
Washington & Lee's Anne Van Devender was named the ODAC Player of the Year and Roanoke's Phil Benne was honored as ODAC Coach of the Year. Lynchburg's Betsy Kwiatkowski was named ODAC Rookie of the Year and her teammate Lauren Askey received the ODAC/Farm Bureau Scholar-Athlete award for the second straight season.- Eagles falls to Marlins in first round - 10/28/2007
The Bridgewater College Eagles lost Sunday in the first round of the ODAC women's soccer tournament, falling to No. 1 seed Virginia Wesleyan, 7-0.
The Eagles stayed close for a half, trailing just 2-0 at the break before the Marlins took control in the second half..
Bridgewater finishes the season with an 8-11 record.
For more information about the ODAC Women's Soccer tournament visit the [Championship Website] and click on the women's soccer logo.- ODAC first-round game postponed until Sunday - 10/26/2007
- Bridgewater's first-round contest in the ODAC women's soccer tournament has been postponed due to inclement weather in the Hampton Roads area.
The Eagles are now scheduled to travel to Virginia Wesleyan on Sunday for the first-round. Game time is 3:00 p.m.