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Stetson University

DeLand, FL 32723
Florida Southeast
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Chris Bergmann

Chris Bergmann is in his fourth season as Stetson Women's Soccer head coach in 2022.


Bergmann, who spent the previous four seasons as the head coach at VMI, was named as women’s soccer head coach at Stetson, on Dec. 26, 2018, becoming just the fourth head coach in program history.


“Chris will be a tremendous asset to our women’s soccer program,” Deputy Athletic Director Alicia Queally said upon Bergmann's hire. “He is intelligent and meticulous in his approach to developing his teams. He sets high standards of expectations for his student-athletes. I know our current team will respond well to his style of coaching and leadership, and I look forward to seeing our program continue to grow under his direction.”


During his first season with the Hatters, Bergmann laid the foundation for future success. A big part of that potential future success could be seen through the emergence of freshman Maggie Struble, who earned a spot on the ASUN Conference All-Freshman team after leading the Hatters with 7 goals and 15 points. In early September, Struble became the first freshman in program history to record a hat trick, when she accomplished the feat in a win against Georgia Southern.


In 2018 at VMI, Bergmann guided the Keydets to a first-round win in the Southern Conference Tournament, marking the third time in his four seasons VMI won at least one conference tournament match. VMI finished the season with a 7-9-2 overall record, a mark which included a 6-0-1 start. In four seasons at the Lexington, Va., school, Bergmann won 28 games.


Bergmann’s 2017 VMI squad tied for fourth in the SoCon and set a program record for most conference victories (4). His 2016 squad won eight games total, the second-best figure in VMI history. His first VMI team, in 2015, posted six overall victories, the most for the Keydets in six seasons.


Bergmann came to VMI after six years as the head coach at Lake Forest College in Lake Forest, Ill., where he served as the men’s head coach. He coached the Foresters to consecutive conference championships in 2012 and 2013, earning Midwest Conference Coach of the Year honors each season.


After the second of those championships, he took his team to the NCAA Division III Tournament for the first time since 1981.


Bergmann coached eight NSCAA North All-Region players at Lake Forest including Mahir Mameledzija, three-time conference player of the year and the 2012-13 CoSIDA Capital One Academic All-American of the Year.


Prior to his time at Lake Forest, Bergmann was an assistant coach for the women's program at Northwestern for the 2008 season, where he helped the Wildcats to a quarterfinal berth in the Big 10 Tournament.


Bergmann spent the 2006 and 2007 seasons in Deerfield, Ill., working as the head men's coach at Trinity International. There, he was responsible for all facets of the program and saw his team get votes in both the 2006 and 2007 NSCAA and NAIA national polls, reaching as high as 23rd overall in the 2006 campaign.


Bergmann got his start in the college ranks at Hope International University in Fullerton, Calif., where he served as men's coach during the 2004 and 2005 seasons. He was the 2005 NCCAA West Region Coach of the Year, as he guided his team to a seven-win improvement and a fourth-place finish at the national tournament. His squad finished that season ranked ninth in the country at the NCCAA level, all while Bergmann served as an Assistant AD and an adjunct professor in the kinesiology department.


Prior to collegiate coaching, Bergmann spent several years with the United Soccer League's Chicago Eagles Select Premier Development League (PDL) team, serving as the general manager, and was also involved with the Southern California Seahorses PDL team. He also spent time as the Director of Coaching for the Lincolnshire Lightning Soccer Club, where he was responsible for all facets of the day to day operations for the U8-U18 travel team. He has also served in the club ranks for Pegasus, Lindenhurst Soccer Club, the Chicago Eagles club team, Kopion F.C. and the SURF Soccer Club, along with the Southern California Development Program.


“The opportunity to compete in the ASUN Conference is challenging and rewarding,” Bergmann said. “I'm excited to dive in with the team this spring, build upon the great foundation that exists, and establish a championship culture together. Stetson gives us everything we need to do so. I absolutely can't wait to get started.”


Bergmann earned a bachelor’s degree from Westmont College in 1996, and a Master’s degree from Wheaton College in 2003. He and his wife, Kelly, have two children: Aidan and Mackenzie.

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Lucas Zicher

Lucas Zicher is in his third season as an assistant coach with the Hatters. He joined Chris Bergmann's staff in March of 2019.


Zicher comes to Stetson after spending the previous season as the goalkeeper coach for the men’s program at Florida Southern. Prior to his time there Zicher also coached at Old Dominion, Coastal Carolina, Lake Forest College, and with numerous club and professional teams around the world.


“Lucas is a fantastic addition to our program,” Bergmann said. “As a field coach, he has an excellent understating of defensive tactics along with being an outstanding goalkeeper coach; he’ll help us develop a very strong defense. As a recruiter he has wonderful contacts throughout the world along with all his club coaching connections within the United States. He will help us attract the right student-athletes who will be the right fit for Stetson and the women’s soccer program.”


At Florida Southern, Zicher played a key role in the development of the defensive unit, coaching the goalkeepers, as well as recruiting. During his one season in Lakeland the Mocs enjoyed their best finish since 2001 and were ranked nationally for four consecutive weeks, reaching a high of No. 8 in early October.


“I want to say thanks to Chris Bergmann and the administration for this opportunity,” Zicher said. “I am excited to join the Stetson family, and look forward to contributing and being an asset to the program, institution and community.”


Prior to his time at Florida Southern, Zicher spent two seasons at Coastal Carolina, helping the Chanticleers to a pair of second-place conference finishes. In 2016, Coastal set a team record with 12 shutouts.


Zicher has spent the bulk of his coaching career working with a variety of club and professional teams in the United States, Europe and Australia.


Zicher is a 2009 graduate of Trinity International University in Deerfield, Ill. He owns an NSCAA Goalkeeping Level 2 Diploma and a USSF D Coaching License.

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Emmett Rutkowski

Hired at Stetson: February 2020

Coaching Experience:

· 2020-Present - Stetson University

Head Coach

Fall 2022

Guided team to second consecutive winning season since 2010-2011

Lost only three matches all season (6-3-7), the fewest since 1989

Achieved a 4-1 record against in-state opponents beating South Florida and all ASUN opponents, FGCU, UNF and JU

Scored six goals at home against FGCU, most in a single game since 2014 and most against FGCU ever

Guided five student-athletes to Second-Team All-Conference and two to the ASUN All-Freshman team.

Mentored Gio Rodriguez to an ASUN All-Tournament placement and Second-Team All Atlantic Region.

Steered Andres Mata to Third-Team All-Atlantic Region in his first year of colliegate competition.

Fall 2021

Guided team to first winning season in since 2014 (8-7-2)

Defeated two nationally recognized teams: #18 Lipscomb and RV* Central Arkansas

Led program to a Top 75 RPI ranking

Led program to its first five game win streak since 2010

Advanced to the ASUN Tournament Semifinal for the third time in the last four seasons

Guided two student-athletes to First Team All-Conference, two to Second Team All-Conference, five to ASUN All Freshmen, and one to ASUN All-Academic Team

Mentored Nelson Pereira to 2nd Team All-Atlantic Region and ASUN Freshman of the Year

2018-2019 - Stetson University

Assistant Coach

Guided team to United Soccer Coaches 2019 Coaches Poll Atlantic Region #4 Ranking and highest RPI rank (94) at Stetson since 2009

Earned first conference playoff win since 2010 and first appearance in Atlantic Sun Championship final since 2009 (2018)

Led team to 2018 (3.5 GPA) & 2019 (3.54 GPA) USC Team Academic Award

Guided 3 student-athletes to First Team All-Conference, 4 to Second Team All-Conference, 4 to ASUN All Freshmen, 5 to ASUN All-Academic Team

Mentored Ian McCauley to 2019 ASUN Defender of the Year, 2019 Second Team All Atlantic Region honors, and First Team All-Conference honors

2016-2017 & 2013 - Mercer University

Assistant Coach

SoCon Conference Tournament Champions, 2016 & 2017

NCAA Tournament Appearance, 2016 & 2017

RPI ranking of #46 in 2016 and College Soccer News Top 30 Ranking in 2017

Led team to 2016 (3.2 GPA) & 2017 (3.3 GPA) USC Team Academic Award

Guided 5 student-athletes to USC All-South Region honors, 6 First Team All-Conference, 3 Second Team All-Conference, 4 SoCon All-Freshman, 7 SoCon All-Tournament Team

Mentored Will Bagrou to selection in 2018 MLS Superdraft, 2017 USC & College Soccer News All-America selection, 2017 MAC Hermann Watch List Candidate, 2016 MAC Hermann semifinalist, 2016 & 2017 SoCon Male Athlete of the Year and 2016 SoCon Player of the Year

Mentored Jeremy Booth, goalkeeper, to 2016 and 2017 SoCon tournament MVP and two-time All-SoCon Second Team selection, Jeremy Booth (.98 career Goals Against Average, best in school history)

Mentored Joey Heavner, Scholar Athlete of the Year, Ashani Samuels, Preseason Defender of the Year, and Greg Ranjitsingh, Preseason Goalkeeper of the Year (2013)

2014-2015 - Centenary College

Head Coach

Doubled win total from previous year in one season

Improved team GPA from 2.45 to 3.0 and 13 players to SCAC All-Academic Honor Roll

Recruited 15 student athletes for Fall 2016

Mentored Michael Pullano, SCAC Character and Community Award winner

2012 - Dartmouth College

Goalkeeper Coach

Assisted in Second place finish, Ivy League, and Team NSCAA Academic Award

Guided 1 student-athlete to All-Region honors, 2 to All-Ivy First Team, 3 to All-Ivy Second Team

2010-2011 - Frostburg State

Graduate Assistant Coach

Transformed a 4-10-3 team to an 11-3-5 improvement

Reached CAC Semifinals and ECAC postseason

Mentored Ryan Russell to Conference Player of the Year

Assisted Keith Byrnes (Head Coach) to CAC Coach of the Year

Professional Players Coached:

Greg Ranjitsingh - Mercer University (Minnesota United, MLS)

Stefan Cleveland - Dartmouth College (Seattle Sounders, MLS)

Connor Antley - Mercer University (Tampa Bay Rowdies, USL)

Ian Antley - Mercer University (Indy Eleven, USL)

Stefan Defregger - Dartmouth College (Wilmington Hammerheads, USL)

Gabe Hoffman-Johnson - Dartmouth College (Saint Louis FC, USL)

Kobe Perez - Mercer University (Tormenta FC, USL)

Colin Heffron - Dartmouth College (New York Red Bulls II, USL)

Ryan Russell - Frostburg State University (Sporting Maryland & USMNT Futsal)

Erwan Colas - Stetson University (C’Chartres Football, France National League 2)

Kevin Dzierzawski - Dartmouth College (Queen of the South FC, Scotland Championship)

Will Bagrou - Mercer University (ATSV Stadl-Paura, Austria Division II)

Noah Cohen - Dartmouth College (Bidvest Wits, South Africa Premier League)

Trenton Whitley - Mercer University (St. Kilda Celts SC, Australia VSL I)

Ramario Thompson - Mercer University (Harbor View FC, Jamaica Red Stripe Premier League)

Playing Experience:

2009-2011 - Fredericksburg Hotspurs

2006-2009 - University of Mary Washington

2009: Team Captain, All Region, First Team All-Conference, Academic All-Region

Education:

2010-2012 - Frostburg State University: Master of Education

2006-2010 - University of Mary Washington: Bachelor of Business Administration

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