Bridgewater College

Ryan Bennison begins his 15^th season as the head coach of the Bridgewater College men’s soccer program in 2025.  Bennison’s coaching philosophy aims to build a winning culture and to develop high character men both on and off the field.

Coaching at Bridgewater College

• All-time winningest coach in program history
• Led team to program’s first appearance in an ODAC Championship match (2018)
• His teams have set several school records, among them being fewest goals allowed, goals allowed average, and shutouts in a season.
• Earned program’s first ever National Team Academic Award
• Earned program’s first ever Team Ethics/Sportsmanship Award
• Reached ODAC tournament in 10 of 12 seasons
• Have beaten several nationally ranked teams

Prior Coaching Experience

• Three years top assistant coach at Anderson University
• Two years head coach for U16 boys at Hoosier FC in Indiana
• Three years high school coach at Ruston High School in Louisiana
• Served at numerous youth, team, and college ID camps

Playing Experience

• Four-year starting defender at NCAA Division III Anderson University
• Heartland Conference Player of the Year in 2000
• Two-Time 1^st team All-Conference defender
• Two-year team captain
• Led team to first Conference Championship in 2000
• Member of the All-Decade team
• Inducted to into the Anderson University Athletics Hall of Fame
• Currently still in school’s top 10 for minutes played, goals, and points

Bennison graduated from Anderson University with a degree in family science.  He later graduated Summa Cum Laude from John Brown University with a master’s degree in ministry, and an emphasis in leadership and higher education.
He resides in Bridgewater with his wife Rachel and their three sons Andrew, Alex, and Austin.