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Belhaven University

Jackson, MS 39202
Mississippi Southeast
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Dr. Kimberly Harrell

Dr. Kimberly Harrell is entering her sixth season as the Belhaven Women's Soccer Head Coach and also assists the Athletics Department in the coordination of special projects.


The Blazers have seen a quick turnaround under Harrell in her first four seasons posting four straight winning campaigns and the first double-digit victory seasons (2019, 2021) since 2008. In her four seasons at the helm of the Belhaven Women's Soccer program, Harrell has had 23 All-Conference honorees, one CCS Goalkeeper of the Year, one USC Scholar-Athlete, one ASC Distinguished Scholar Athlete Team honoree, and one NSCAA All-South Scholar Athlete team honoree.


Harrell came to Belhaven from Richland High School, where she served as Head Girls' Soccer Coach and Assistant Director of Athletics. In Harrell's seven seasons as Head Coach at Richland High School, her teams compiled a record of 96-48-3. Prior to her arrival the program had never advanced beyond the first round of the state playoffs, and in each of her last four years the team played for the North State Championship, winning twice to advance to the Mississippi State Championship, an accomplishment unique in the history of all of the school's sports programs. The Rangers also won two District Championships during her tenure, which are the only two in program history.


In addition to her roles at Richland High School with Girls' Soccer and Athletics Department administration, Kimberly assisted with the Boys' Soccer program and the Softball programs. She also taught World History, Economics, Government and Social Studies, and was the Chair of the Junior High Social Studies Department.


A former student-athlete and second-leading goal scorer at Jones College, Harrell is also a graduate of Mississippi State University (Secondary Education), Mississippi College (Masters of Education) and Arkansas State University (Specialist Certification). Harrell also received her Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Belhaven University in December 2019.


Kimberly is married to Matt Harrell, and they are the proud parents of a daughter, Addison. They are active members of First Baptist Church Richland, and Harrell also participates in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Mississippi Association of Coaches.

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Jonny Ellis

Jonny Ellis enters his sixth season on the Belhaven Women's Soccer coaching staff and fourth as the Assistant Women's Soccer Coach.


Ellis took over the primary assistant's role prior to the 2020-21 season and in turn has helped coach the Blazers to four straight winning seasons. During his four years as Assistant Women's Soccer Coach, Ellis has helped coach 23 all-conference selections across the American Southwest Conference (2019-2022) and Collegiate Conference of the South (2022-present)


Prior to becoming the Assistant Women's Soccer Coach, Ellis spent two seasons as the Graduate Assistant Coach for both the Men's and Women's Soccer programs at Belhaven.

Ellis was previously the New England Assistant Regional Director for the soccer coaching organization, YESsoccer as well as a volunteer assistant coach for the University of Bridgeport (CT) Women’s team. Ellis has coached club and premier soccer in New Jersey, New York and Connecticut.


Ellis holds his UEFA C license as well as his Level 1 in Futsal and USSF C license.


Ellis holds a Bachelor’s in Coaching and Physical Education from the University of St. Mark & St John (Plymouth, UK) and he received his Master's of Science in Leadership from Belhaven University in May 2020.

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Keaton Halbert

Victoria Adcock enters her second season on the Belhaven Women's Soccer staff as a Graduate Assistant Coach.

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James "Gleddy" Gledhill

James Gledhill is entering his first full season as the Head Coach for the Belhaven University Men’s Soccer Program, and fourth season overall.


A native of Huddersfield, England, Gledhill joins the Blazers' staff following two years as the men’s assistant coach at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. During his tenure with the Owls, Temple boasted a 19-14-2 record including back to back winning seasons and an AAC Conference semi-final appearance. The Owls accomplished 8 All-AAC conference selections including MLS Draft Pick, Jorge Gomez Sanchez. In both years Gledhill helped the team receive NSCAA All-Academic team awards, including Alex Cagle receiving Temple University Scholar Athlete of the year.


Previous to joining Temple, Gledhill spent four years as the head coach at Holmes Community College. During his tenure with the Lady Bulldogs, Gledhill led the team to two runners-up spots in the MACJC North Division Conference.


Prior to his years at Holmes, Gledhill spent three seasons as the assistant coach at Mississippi College. Whilst there the Choctaws were ASC runners-up, nationally ranked for the first time and boasted 11 Academic All-Americans.


In 2005, Gledhill played a professional season with the Wilmington Hammerheads in North Carolina, where he was a leading goal scorer for the team.


In his college career, Gledhill spent three seasons at the University of Mobile where he became a two-time All-American and led the Rams to their first-ever National Championship as a senior in 2002. During the NAIA National Tournament that year, Gledhill was named the Tournament MVP. In his three seasons with the Rams, Gledhill was the top scorer for the team in two of those years.


In 2001, as a junior in college, Gledhill spent one year at Fairfield University. During his season with the Stags, Gledhill set the school record for goals scored in a single season and led the conference in scoring, propelling the Stags to their highest ever NCAA D1 ranking of #12 in the nation.


Gledhill graduated from the University of Mobile with a Bachelor's degree in communications in 2003. In 2008 he obtained his Masters in Applied Communications from Mississippi College.


Currently, Gledhill holds four coaching licenses that include a USSF A License, a UEFA B License, a NSCAA Premier Diploma, and a National Youth License.

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Jason Ward

Jason Ward is entering his first season as the assistant coach for the Belhaven University men's soccer program.


He spent three years at the University of Alabama in Huntsville as a graduate assistant coach for the men's soccer team, completing his master's degree in physical education.


The Norwich, England, native played at Bryan College, served as a team captain for three seasons, and achieved AAC All-Conference First Team status.


Ward graduated from Bryan College with a degree in exercise and health science.

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