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Record: 265-183-29 (1983-1987; 1989-present)
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London, England native Steve Dawson has carefully built the Wittenberg men's soccer program into a formidable presence on the regional NCAA Division III scene.
Wittenberg has made five appearances in the NCAA Division III Tournament since 1991, and the Tigers put together a .500 record or better every year from 1987 through 2001. In 1991 and 1992, Wittenberg lost hard-fought one-goal matches each year to North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) rival Ohio Wesleyan, the eventual national runner-up. And in 1993 and 1996, the Tigers lost similar one-goal decisions to another NCAC rival, Kenyon, which also went on to finish second in the tournament each year. Most recently, the Tigers wrapped up the best overall season in school history with a heartbreaking 3-2 loss to Carroll (Wisc.) in the first round of the 2008 national tournament. All five of Wittenberg's NCAA Division III Tournament losses have been by one goal.
Named NCAC Coach of the Year an unprecedented three consecutive years in 1991, '92 and '93, Dawson led the Tigers to their first-ever NCAC championship in 1993. Now with a career record of 265-183-29 through the 2008 season, Dawson led Wittenberg to a sparkling 121-57-9 record from 1990-98. Seventy-six of those victories came by shutout. During that span, Dawson's teams had 20 players named first-team All-North Coast Athletic Conference. Dawson won his 200th career game on Oct. 17, 2001 against Wabash College. Five players have participated in the Ohio Collegiate All-Star Game in recent years.
Dawson coached at four different schools in England before coming to the United States. A graduate of Loughborough University in Leicestershire, England, he earned his master's degree from Kent State University in 1981 and his doctorate from The Ohio State University in 1994.
Dawson formerly coached both swimming and men's soccer at Wittenberg before concentrating on the latter while continuing to teach classes. Currently the chair of Wittenberg's Health, Fitness and Sport Department, Dawson has a variety of coaching honors and licenses, including the English FA Coaching Badge, the NSCAA Advanced National Diploma and the USSF A License. He has even coached gymnastics in his long and distinguished career. Dawson recently helped produce a DVD for coaches on training techniques, which can be purchased online.
Dawson resides in Springfield with his wife, Debbie. They have three children, Jessica, Brenton and Jennie.
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Brenton Dawson took over as assistant coach of the Wittenberg men's soccer team in 2008.
A 2008 graduate of Capital University, where he earned a bachelor's in communications, Dawson brings two years of NCAA Division III playing experience from his time with the Crusaders. Dawson also played for a year at the American University in Rome, Italy.
A native of Springfield, Dawson played four years for North High School. From his playing days, Dawson has gotten a taste of coaching experience, leading summer camps over the last seven years, including the Buckeye Soccer Camps at Wittenberg. He also coaches the U-10 boys squad representing Team Ohio FC in Dublin, Ohio.
Dawson holds an E-License in coaching. He currently resides in Columbus.
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Justin Jenkins joins his alma mater’s men’s and women’s soccer coaching staffs for the 2009-10 season as an assistant coach following an outstanding career as a student-athlete.
Jenkins led the Tiger defense as a four-year starter at center back. He earned All-NCAC recognition three times, including 2005 Newcomer of the Year, along with a first-team All-Great Lakes Region award and All-Ohio honors following his senior campaign.
As a team captain in 2008, Jenkins helped lead Wittenberg to its best season in school history. After breaking records for both wins in a season (16) and consecutive victories (13), Wittenberg reached its first-ever NCAC Tournament title game and earned its first NCAA Division III Tournament berth in 12 years.
Jenkins continued his playing career as a starting defender/midfielder for the Cincinnati Kings in the Professional Development League in the summer of 2009.
Jenkins holds an F License in Coaching and has coached camps for both Buckeye Soccer and Team Ohio/OFC. Jenkins also trained a U-13 club team in Springfield and provided individual training to youth players. Justin resides in Dublin.
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