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Janssen hired as assistant soccer coach
3/24/2017 10:30:00 AM | Women's Soccer
South Dakota State women's soccer coach Brock Thompson announced Friday the hiring of Andy Janssen as assistant coach for the Jackrabbit program.
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Janssen spent the previous seven seasons with Bemidji State and the last five as a full-time assistant coach. While at BSU, he helped the Beavers compile an 81-45-9 record (.626) with seven consecutive trips to the NSIC Tournament. He has coached one NSIC Offensive and one Defensive Player of the Year, 14 all-region selections and 35 All-NSIC picks.
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"Andy's passion for teaching the game and being a positive influence for our players was evident from the moment he set foot on campus for his interview," Thompson said. "He's enthusiastic yet demanding and our program will benefit greatly because of it. I have been aware of the culture that coach (Jim) Stone and Andy have created at Bemidji State and I'm thrilled for our program that Andy is a Jackrabbit. Andy has played and coached under great coaches and mentors and I know we are adding a great person to our Jackrabbit Soccer Family today."
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Janssen served as recruiting coordinator the last five years in addition to handling coordination of forward and midfield attacking patterns, planning and implementing practice sessions, goalkeeper training, scouting reports and assisting in making travel arrangements.
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"Thank you to coach Thompson, Athletic Director Justin Sell and the rest of the hiring committee for trusting me to join the soccer staff," Janssen said. "I can't wait to get to work pursuing championships with the Jackrabbits alongside Brock Thompson, Caylee Costello, the student-athletes and the support staff. I owe a lot of thanks to Jim Stone, who for the past seven years has taught me how to run a complete program. Coach Thompson and coach Stone have similar morals, values and beliefs, and that showed throughout the interview process. I've had a great impression on what South Dakota State is like, and I'm excited to join the Jackrabbits."
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Prior to joining the Beavers, Janssen served as the director and coach of the Orange City (Iowa) Parks and Recreation soccer program from 2009-10. He also held a youth soccer coaching position at The Dakota Alliance Soccer Club in Sioux Falls, South Dakota from 2006-10.
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Janssen graduated in 2009 from Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in business education with a coaching endorsement in addition to being a four-year letterwinner with the men's soccer team. He earned three All-Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) selections, was team captain in 2007 and 2008 and garnered NAIA All-America Honorable Mention accolades following the 2007 campaign. In addition, he played three summers in the Premiere Development League for the Sioux Falls Spitfire.
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He is set to finish his master's degree in sport studies from Bemidji State in June 2017.
The Sioux Falls native currently holds a National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Advanced National Diploma and a NSCAA Level 3 Goal-Keeping Diploma.
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What others are saying …
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Jim Stone, Bemidji State Head Women's Soccer Coach
"As far as people come you'll be hard pressed to find any better than Andy Janssen. Andy is genuine, humble & loyal.  Myself, my family, our players, and community members will miss Andy greatly. We're comforted that is he is going to a great institution and more importantly going to work for a great person and leader in coach Thompson. As a coach, Andy is wise, insightful and a great teacher of the game. Our player's always knew he cared for them and that allowed him to not only make them better players but also people. Our success here has been extremely influenced by Andy and I have no doubt that SDSU Soccer has hit a home run with this hire."
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TJ Buchholz, University of Toledo Head Women's Soccer Coach
"Andy is a great hire and fit for the South Dakota State Soccer program. Andy grew up in the state and he has a strong appreciation for the Jackrabbit Soccer Program. I had the wonderful opportunity to coach Andy at Northwestern College many years ago, and I am very thankful that we have maintained a close relationship since that time.   Andy is the real deal when it comes to young college coaches. He is an excellent trainer and a phenomenal recruiter.  As much I praise Andy as a coach, he is even a better person.  He genuinely cares about the players and he wants them to excel on and off the field.  I am thrilled for Andy to have this opportunity to join the Jackrabbit family."
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Bayley Ertl, Bemidji State Women's Soccer Student-Athlete
"Coach Jansen has made my experience at Bemidji State University one I'll never forget. He's a great coach who could be really tough on the field, but is supportive outside of soccer as well. He shows he cares about student-athletes well-being, and has helped me in my academic studies at BSU. I would not be where I am today, or the person I am, if it weren't for his help. South Dakota State University is extremely lucky to have him as a coach. BSU will miss him and we wish him the best."
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Janssen spent the previous seven seasons with Bemidji State and the last five as a full-time assistant coach. While at BSU, he helped the Beavers compile an 81-45-9 record (.626) with seven consecutive trips to the NSIC Tournament. He has coached one NSIC Offensive and one Defensive Player of the Year, 14 all-region selections and 35 All-NSIC picks.
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"Andy's passion for teaching the game and being a positive influence for our players was evident from the moment he set foot on campus for his interview," Thompson said. "He's enthusiastic yet demanding and our program will benefit greatly because of it. I have been aware of the culture that coach (Jim) Stone and Andy have created at Bemidji State and I'm thrilled for our program that Andy is a Jackrabbit. Andy has played and coached under great coaches and mentors and I know we are adding a great person to our Jackrabbit Soccer Family today."
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Janssen served as recruiting coordinator the last five years in addition to handling coordination of forward and midfield attacking patterns, planning and implementing practice sessions, goalkeeper training, scouting reports and assisting in making travel arrangements.
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"Thank you to coach Thompson, Athletic Director Justin Sell and the rest of the hiring committee for trusting me to join the soccer staff," Janssen said. "I can't wait to get to work pursuing championships with the Jackrabbits alongside Brock Thompson, Caylee Costello, the student-athletes and the support staff. I owe a lot of thanks to Jim Stone, who for the past seven years has taught me how to run a complete program. Coach Thompson and coach Stone have similar morals, values and beliefs, and that showed throughout the interview process. I've had a great impression on what South Dakota State is like, and I'm excited to join the Jackrabbits."
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Prior to joining the Beavers, Janssen served as the director and coach of the Orange City (Iowa) Parks and Recreation soccer program from 2009-10. He also held a youth soccer coaching position at The Dakota Alliance Soccer Club in Sioux Falls, South Dakota from 2006-10.
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Janssen graduated in 2009 from Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in business education with a coaching endorsement in addition to being a four-year letterwinner with the men's soccer team. He earned three All-Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) selections, was team captain in 2007 and 2008 and garnered NAIA All-America Honorable Mention accolades following the 2007 campaign. In addition, he played three summers in the Premiere Development League for the Sioux Falls Spitfire.
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He is set to finish his master's degree in sport studies from Bemidji State in June 2017.
The Sioux Falls native currently holds a National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Advanced National Diploma and a NSCAA Level 3 Goal-Keeping Diploma.
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What others are saying …
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Jim Stone, Bemidji State Head Women's Soccer Coach
"As far as people come you'll be hard pressed to find any better than Andy Janssen. Andy is genuine, humble & loyal.  Myself, my family, our players, and community members will miss Andy greatly. We're comforted that is he is going to a great institution and more importantly going to work for a great person and leader in coach Thompson. As a coach, Andy is wise, insightful and a great teacher of the game. Our player's always knew he cared for them and that allowed him to not only make them better players but also people. Our success here has been extremely influenced by Andy and I have no doubt that SDSU Soccer has hit a home run with this hire."
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TJ Buchholz, University of Toledo Head Women's Soccer Coach
"Andy is a great hire and fit for the South Dakota State Soccer program. Andy grew up in the state and he has a strong appreciation for the Jackrabbit Soccer Program. I had the wonderful opportunity to coach Andy at Northwestern College many years ago, and I am very thankful that we have maintained a close relationship since that time.   Andy is the real deal when it comes to young college coaches. He is an excellent trainer and a phenomenal recruiter.  As much I praise Andy as a coach, he is even a better person.  He genuinely cares about the players and he wants them to excel on and off the field.  I am thrilled for Andy to have this opportunity to join the Jackrabbit family."
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Bayley Ertl, Bemidji State Women's Soccer Student-Athlete
"Coach Jansen has made my experience at Bemidji State University one I'll never forget. He's a great coach who could be really tough on the field, but is supportive outside of soccer as well. He shows he cares about student-athletes well-being, and has helped me in my academic studies at BSU. I would not be where I am today, or the person I am, if it weren't for his help. South Dakota State University is extremely lucky to have him as a coach. BSU will miss him and we wish him the best."
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