Indiana University Athletics
Indiana Women’s Soccer Hires Wandt as Assistant, Goalkeeper Coach
1/4/2024 2:30:00 PM | Women's Soccer
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Head coach Erwin van Bennekom announces the hire of former professional and All-Big 12 goalkeeper Jennifer Wandt as the Indiana women's soccer assistant/goalkeeper coach.
I'm thrilled to announce the addition of Jennifer Wandt to our coaching staff as the goalkeeper and assistant coach," van Bennekom said. "Jennifer brings with her an illustrious playing background, having played at the highest levels both collegiately and in Europe."
Wandt spent the 2023 season as an assistant goalkeeper coach under Marisa Kresge at Illinois State.
"Jennifer's ability to develop and recruit goalkeepers sets her apart, making her an invaluable asset to our team. Beyond her professional expertise, it was Jennifer's ambition and, most notably, her mindset that resonated deeply with Tim Verschuren and I," van Bennekom said. "It is this alignment of vision and values that solidified our decision to bring her on board. We eagerly anticipate Jennifer's contributions and are confident that she will hit the ground running and help continue to elevate the program."
Before beginning her coaching career, Wandt played two years at the professional level with the Trelleborgs FF Swedish football club and was a standout goalkeeper at Baylor University.
"I am thrilled to join the Indiana coaching staff this spring," Wandt said. "I am grateful to Erwin for giving me this opportunity. I am excited and ready to continue to develop the goalkeepers at this incredible institution and to be a part of this program's success on and off the field."
The Brookefield, Wisconsin native ended her career with the Bears as the all-time career and season record holder for shutouts and wins. She leads the program with goalkeeper minutes played in a season and holds impressive list of honors with an All-Big 12 Second Team selection as a senior in 2020. Wandt posted a .896 save percentage, six shutouts and a career best .506 goals against average.
She also earned All-Big 12 Freshman team honors in 2017 and an All-Big 12 Second team selection in 2018 as she helped lead the Bears to an NCAA Elite 8 appearances in both seasons. Wandt was a four-time Academic All-Big 12 selection, including a First Team honor in 2020.
Wandt graduated in 2020 from Baylor University with a bachelor's degree in political science and a master's degree in sport management.
Career Accolades:
2020 All-Big 12 Second Team
2020 Academic All-Big 12 First Team
2019 Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll (Fall & Spring)
2019 Baylor Dean's List (Spring)
2019 Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week (9/24)
2019 Academic All-Big 12 Second Team
2018 NSCAA/United Soccer Coaches All-Region Second Team
2018 All-Big 12 Second Team
2018 Academic All-Big 12 Second Team
2018 Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week (9/18)
2018 Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week (10/2)
2017 United Soccer Coaches All-South Region Third Team
2017 Big 12 All-Freshman Goalkeeper
2017 Big 12 Freshman of the Week (10/17)
2017 Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team
2017 Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll (Spring)
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I'm thrilled to announce the addition of Jennifer Wandt to our coaching staff as the goalkeeper and assistant coach," van Bennekom said. "Jennifer brings with her an illustrious playing background, having played at the highest levels both collegiately and in Europe."
Wandt spent the 2023 season as an assistant goalkeeper coach under Marisa Kresge at Illinois State.
"Jennifer's ability to develop and recruit goalkeepers sets her apart, making her an invaluable asset to our team. Beyond her professional expertise, it was Jennifer's ambition and, most notably, her mindset that resonated deeply with Tim Verschuren and I," van Bennekom said. "It is this alignment of vision and values that solidified our decision to bring her on board. We eagerly anticipate Jennifer's contributions and are confident that she will hit the ground running and help continue to elevate the program."
Before beginning her coaching career, Wandt played two years at the professional level with the Trelleborgs FF Swedish football club and was a standout goalkeeper at Baylor University.
"I am thrilled to join the Indiana coaching staff this spring," Wandt said. "I am grateful to Erwin for giving me this opportunity. I am excited and ready to continue to develop the goalkeepers at this incredible institution and to be a part of this program's success on and off the field."
The Brookefield, Wisconsin native ended her career with the Bears as the all-time career and season record holder for shutouts and wins. She leads the program with goalkeeper minutes played in a season and holds impressive list of honors with an All-Big 12 Second Team selection as a senior in 2020. Wandt posted a .896 save percentage, six shutouts and a career best .506 goals against average.
She also earned All-Big 12 Freshman team honors in 2017 and an All-Big 12 Second team selection in 2018 as she helped lead the Bears to an NCAA Elite 8 appearances in both seasons. Wandt was a four-time Academic All-Big 12 selection, including a First Team honor in 2020.
Wandt graduated in 2020 from Baylor University with a bachelor's degree in political science and a master's degree in sport management.
Career Accolades:
2020 All-Big 12 Second Team
2020 Academic All-Big 12 First Team
2019 Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll (Fall & Spring)
2019 Baylor Dean's List (Spring)
2019 Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week (9/24)
2019 Academic All-Big 12 Second Team
2018 NSCAA/United Soccer Coaches All-Region Second Team
2018 All-Big 12 Second Team
2018 Academic All-Big 12 Second Team
2018 Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week (9/18)
2018 Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week (10/2)
2017 United Soccer Coaches All-South Region Third Team
2017 Big 12 All-Freshman Goalkeeper
2017 Big 12 Freshman of the Week (10/17)
2017 Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team
2017 Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll (Spring)
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