Indiana University Athletics
What They Are Saying – Erwin van Bennekom
12/6/2018 5:18:00 PM | Women's Soccer
Indiana Women's Soccer on Tuesday named former Duke associate head coach Erwin van Bennekom as the program's fourth head coach in history. Below are insights from some of the top names in the sport on the hire...
"I think that Indiana University has made a fantastic hire. I've had the chance over the last few years to observe an outstanding professional coach and believe he is going to grow the program and put IU in the NCAA Tournament and compete for championships."
-- Mark Krikorian, Florida State Head Coach, 2018 National Champions
"He is an incredible coach. He studies the game and he is well read. I have never been with a coach that is as knowledgeable as he is tactically. It's incredible. I've been in the game for over 30 years and I've never met anyone that is just so savvy about the way he learns. He recognizes situations in a game like nobody else I've known."
-- Carla Overbeck, Current Duke Assistant, former North Carolina All-American and U.S. Women's National Team Captain
"Erwin is a fantastic young coach. Watching him work, I was impressed with his knowledge, preparation and passion. The ACC will be happy he's left Duke and the Big Ten will be better with him in the league. IU got it right. The future just got a lot brighter for the Hoosiers!"
-- Chris Petrucelli, SMU Head Coach
"Erwin has put the time in and developed as a coach and recruiter. He is deserving of this opportunity and I am confident he will be successful at IU as a head coach. Congratulations!"
-- Jim Gabarra, Former Sky Blue FC Head Coach
"I'm really excited for Erwin. He was one of the best coaches I ever worked with. I worked with him at professional level. One thing I loved was his attention to detail, whether it was an exercise or a movement, a touch, a shot – he has such an eye for detail. Now as a head coach, he has the vision to put the whole thing together. Over the years he's grown so much in terms of being able to relate to women and helping them develop into the best players they can be. I'm really excited for him and I know he's going to do a great job."
-- Jillian Loyden, Former Sky Blue FC team member and U.S National Team Goalkeeper, Current staff coach for U.S. U-17 Youth National Team
"When Erwin was at Sky Blue, he challenged me to think outside the box and he pushed me to be the best player that I could be. I remember writing down every training session that he put together because I was so inspired by his soccer knowledge. He carries around with him a standard of excellence that is contagious to his players and his staff. Every single minute he is giving his all on and off the field and making sure that things are as close to perfect as they can be. Erwin is a word class coach and I cannot wait to see where he takes the IU Women's Soccer program!"
-- Sarah Killion, Sky Blue FC team member and UCLA alum
"Erwin is tough. He has high expectations for his players and expects results. I am thankful for the confidence he instilled within me when I struggled to see my own potential. Coupled with the breadth of knowledge, understanding and admiration he has for the game, Erwin's ability to develop a player and organize a team is exceptional. With Erwin's added guidance my career at Duke undoubtedly prepared me for the demands of professional soccer. I am incredibly grateful I had the opportunity to play for Erwin and look forward to following Indiana for years to come."
-- Imani Dorsey, Former Duke All-American and current Sky Blue FC team member
"I'm incredibly excited to see Indiana become a top contender in the NCAA under the leadership of Erwin. When Erwin stepped into his role at Duke he was confident and brought an increased tactical and technical understanding of the game to our squad. Erwin's excitement for football is contagious, whether it's trying to reproduce tricks before training with players or sending out incredible goals from various game highlights. Erwin was consistently willing to go beyond his role expectations, going out to the pitch with me early in the morning or on off days in to help me become an Olympian/professional player."
-- Rebecca Quinn, Former Duke All-American and current member of the Canadian National Team and Washington Spirit
"Erwin has contributed so much to my personal development over the past four years. He has encouraged me, challenged me and coached me to help me become the player I am today. He always believed in me and my potential and I wouldn't be where I am now without his help."
-- Kayla McCoy, Duke Women's Soccer All-American senior, semifinalist from 2018 MAC Hermann Trophy
"I think that Indiana University has made a fantastic hire. I've had the chance over the last few years to observe an outstanding professional coach and believe he is going to grow the program and put IU in the NCAA Tournament and compete for championships."
-- Mark Krikorian, Florida State Head Coach, 2018 National Champions
"He is an incredible coach. He studies the game and he is well read. I have never been with a coach that is as knowledgeable as he is tactically. It's incredible. I've been in the game for over 30 years and I've never met anyone that is just so savvy about the way he learns. He recognizes situations in a game like nobody else I've known."
-- Carla Overbeck, Current Duke Assistant, former North Carolina All-American and U.S. Women's National Team Captain
"Erwin is a fantastic young coach. Watching him work, I was impressed with his knowledge, preparation and passion. The ACC will be happy he's left Duke and the Big Ten will be better with him in the league. IU got it right. The future just got a lot brighter for the Hoosiers!"
-- Chris Petrucelli, SMU Head Coach
"Erwin has put the time in and developed as a coach and recruiter. He is deserving of this opportunity and I am confident he will be successful at IU as a head coach. Congratulations!"
-- Jim Gabarra, Former Sky Blue FC Head Coach
"I'm really excited for Erwin. He was one of the best coaches I ever worked with. I worked with him at professional level. One thing I loved was his attention to detail, whether it was an exercise or a movement, a touch, a shot – he has such an eye for detail. Now as a head coach, he has the vision to put the whole thing together. Over the years he's grown so much in terms of being able to relate to women and helping them develop into the best players they can be. I'm really excited for him and I know he's going to do a great job."
-- Jillian Loyden, Former Sky Blue FC team member and U.S National Team Goalkeeper, Current staff coach for U.S. U-17 Youth National Team
"When Erwin was at Sky Blue, he challenged me to think outside the box and he pushed me to be the best player that I could be. I remember writing down every training session that he put together because I was so inspired by his soccer knowledge. He carries around with him a standard of excellence that is contagious to his players and his staff. Every single minute he is giving his all on and off the field and making sure that things are as close to perfect as they can be. Erwin is a word class coach and I cannot wait to see where he takes the IU Women's Soccer program!"
-- Sarah Killion, Sky Blue FC team member and UCLA alum
"Erwin is tough. He has high expectations for his players and expects results. I am thankful for the confidence he instilled within me when I struggled to see my own potential. Coupled with the breadth of knowledge, understanding and admiration he has for the game, Erwin's ability to develop a player and organize a team is exceptional. With Erwin's added guidance my career at Duke undoubtedly prepared me for the demands of professional soccer. I am incredibly grateful I had the opportunity to play for Erwin and look forward to following Indiana for years to come."
-- Imani Dorsey, Former Duke All-American and current Sky Blue FC team member
"I'm incredibly excited to see Indiana become a top contender in the NCAA under the leadership of Erwin. When Erwin stepped into his role at Duke he was confident and brought an increased tactical and technical understanding of the game to our squad. Erwin's excitement for football is contagious, whether it's trying to reproduce tricks before training with players or sending out incredible goals from various game highlights. Erwin was consistently willing to go beyond his role expectations, going out to the pitch with me early in the morning or on off days in to help me become an Olympian/professional player."
-- Rebecca Quinn, Former Duke All-American and current member of the Canadian National Team and Washington Spirit
"Erwin has contributed so much to my personal development over the past four years. He has encouraged me, challenged me and coached me to help me become the player I am today. He always believed in me and my potential and I wouldn't be where I am now without his help."
-- Kayla McCoy, Duke Women's Soccer All-American senior, semifinalist from 2018 MAC Hermann Trophy
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