Christ Follower. Husband to
@shibbysolberg
. Boy Dad. Head Women’s ⚽️ Coach Gardner-Webb University (
@GWUWSOC
) Ole Miss Rebel. Do justly, love mercy, walk humbly
What a 24 hours for us. Today we got the best Christmas gift we could have ever received. Hayes Erik Solberg made his way appropriately kicking (⚽️) and screaming into the world at 7 pounds, 20 inches long this afternoon at 2:29 pm. Momma and baby are doing great! So thankful.
Honored, humbled, and most of all excited for our family’s next chapter at Gardner-Webb University! Thank you to
@GardnerWebbpres
and
@ATGoodrich
for the incredible opportunity and privilege to lead
@GWUWSOC
. Ready to get to North Carolina and get to work!
#SkoDawgs
I’ve waited a long time for this moment and opportunity. So glad to have my team, OUR team at the
#SWAC
Championship.I am blessed to coach this amazing group of women, and I know win, lose, or spot kicks this weekend we are going to make Lion Nation proud
#UAPBLionsAreComing
⚽️🦁
College coaches, check on your colleagues. We, too, face mental health challenges, unbelievable stress, sleepless nights worrying about kids that don’t share our last name but are family. It takes courage to coach this generation, in a transfer culture, through a pandemic.
Impossible to put 4 years into words. I gave my all for the Golden Lions each day. I am so grateful to Chris Peterson and
@UAPBLionsAD
for trusting me to lead and I am so proud of all
@UAPBSoccer
accomplished, both on and off the field. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.🦁🫶
Welcome to the 🌎,
Harris Bear Solberg 🐻
We are already so in love with him. Thank you, Jesus, for a healthy, safe delivery and the precious gift of life. We are overjoyed and blessed beyond measure. (also,
@shibbysolberg
is amazing and continues to leave me awestruck)
THIS team!!!! Not enough words to describe their heart, character, and grit. So immensely proud of them for how hard they worked and played, defeating a regionally ranked team, not to mention defending conference champ/first place team on the road. Big time!
#RRR
VICTORY ON THE ROAD IN SHAWNEE! Whitney Blanchard scores the winning goal in OT and the Rangers come out on top 1-0! Hard-earned six points this weekend ⚽️💪🏼
#RRR
No words would do justice to describe the ❤️ of this team today. A goal that was worthy of a winner, a clean sheet from a freshman keeper and gutsy back line, a constant belief from everyone. Safe to say I’ve never been prouder! I coach amazing young women.
#WeArePineBluff
A friendly reminder to club coaches/managers at big showcases/national events, that a lot of us college coaches still LOVE roster profile sheets vs reading off the tournament provided spreadsheet/app which is often not updated.Please make our lives easier: bring profile sheets 😊
Special, history making day yesterday for
@UAPBSoccer
. So thankful for this team, and grateful to be able to share it with
@shibbysolberg
and Hayes-man. My whole 🌎. On to the next!
I have been extremely blessed to coach
@ETBU_WS
the last 3 years. It has been a honor to coach this group of amazing young women and I am so proud of all we accomplished together. We will miss all of our friends at ETBU and East Texas that welcomed us as part of their family!
The first win is always special So thankful to be part of the Gardner-Webb family. All credit to our team and staff that make me a better person every day. Super appreciative of our support staff and administration that make everything happen!
#SkoDawgs
🦴🐾⚽️
Season 12.
Thankful. Blessed.
Year 9 as a Head Coach, and have spent every one with
@shibbysolberg
. I couldn’t do it without her!
#SkoDawgs
#BornToRun
🦴🐾⚽️
Excited to watch some of the nation’s best talent in our home state this weekend at the
@ECNLgirls
Greensboro Showcase. Drop your schedules 👇
#BornToRun
#SkoDawgs
🦴🐾⚽️
I am so excited to be back in the
@GACAthletics
and have the privilege to take over the
@NWOSUAthletics
Women’s Soccer program! So thankful for this opportunity and I will work hard every day to take this program to new heights. Ready to get to work!
#RRR
First Division II win.
All credit to my players and staff;
All thanks and love to my wifey
@shibbysolberg
, friends, and family for their support;
All glory, honor, and praise to my Lord and Savior;
and when I get home, all belly rubs and tennis ball throws to my dog Scout.
#RRR
This is a dream come true in so many ways. So thankful and excited to lead this team! Looking forward to getting to Arkansas and I will work tirelessly to make sure our program is something everyone associated with UAPB can be proud of on the field and off!
#UAPBLionsRoar
I’ve been fortunate to spend the last decade coaching amazing, brave, bold, courageous, unique young women. Each of them has enriched my life and made me a better person. Today we celebrate all of the amazing women in sports, those who paved the way and the work to be done
#NGWSD
9th year in the college game, 6th year as a Head Coach, 2nd year as Head Coach of
@UAPBSoccer
starts today.
Honored. Humbled. Hungry.
#LetsGo
#1Team1Fight
We chose to set some lofty goals as a team this year...while we didn’t accomplish every one, we made some history in the process and our 2019 team left an incredible legacy! What we do from now on will be built on the shoulders of this team. So proud of all we accomplished!
#RRR
2019 RANGER SOCCER IN REVIEW
✅Most wins in Division II era
✔️Most conference points since 2004
⚽️Most goals scored in a season since 2004
👊🏻Picked Last➡️Finished 5th
👀More than doubled 2018 win total
💪🏽Largest road win since 2008
🚨Largest conference win in Division II era
#RRR
Thankful. Humbled. Blessed. Grateful beyond measure to have an amazing wife in
@shibbysolberg
who has been there to cheer me on and support me through all the good moments and hard ones. 🫶🏻
Great weekend in Houston recruiting at
@ChallengeSoccer
Showcase! Glad the weather cooperated this time for one of my favorite showcases on the calendar. ⚽️🦁
This is a home run hire for
@DBUWomensSoccer
@DBUPatriots
… Woody is the absolute best in the business. Outstanding coach, better leader and human being.
Season starts tomorrow and we picked up a BIG time 2020 commit today! So pumped for the future of this program and for the journey we are about to embark on!
#RRR
On the road with
@UAPBSoccer
, so I missed Hayes’ first soccer class with
@arkansasrising
. He spent most of the time taking it all in and doing his own thing, while occasionally showing off his mad coach’s kid skills. I couldn’t be more proud!
Two years ago today was my first official day working at
@ETBU
... so thankful to be at a place that invests so much in students and staff alike and fosters an environment for spiritual growth and reverence for Christ
#workiversary
So proud of these two young women and our whole team. Great team win tonight and exclamation point to our regular season. Another shutout, total team performance, very pleased with how well they played. Glad we were able to honor these two special seniors in this way!
#WeAreOne
Tough way to end the season. We didn’t play our best tonight and that’s on me. In a few days I’ll look back and think positively on all we achieved, but tonight it hurts and stings. Going to miss our seniors big and hate that I don’t get to coach this special team one more time.
Been around college athletics awhile and it’s safe to say this is beyond unprecedented. My heart goes out to all the Seniors and teams who are unable to finish their seasons. Heartbreaking doesn’t describe it. Good reminder that life is bigger than sports.
4 straight years they’ve picked us not to be here, 4 straight years we’ve defied the odds. Ready to fight with this team today
#WeArePineBluff
#1Team1Roar
🦁⚽️
Our team has been through a lot this year. Tonight it was cold, a lightning delay, rain, and snow, not to mention a very worthy opponent. Beyond proud of our teams resilience and fortitude. We never quit or stopped believing and at the end we earned a massive 3 points!!!
#RRR
Postseason Update - SWAC Tournament
CLINCHED - Jackson State, Grambling, Texas Southern, Arkansas-Pine Bluff
ELIMINATED - None
SIX teams remain battling for FOUR spots.
5 years later… still the best recruiting job of my life. Happy Anniversary,
@shibbysolberg
!!! So proud, thankful, and blessed to be your husband. 3 states, a doggo, a cute baby boy (and another on the way), and that’s just the beginning. Can’t wait for more adventures with you!
So proud of our
@NWOSUSoccer
team! Battled and competed for 90 minutes on the road and walked out with a convincing 3-0 win. A lot of things to still improve upon and figure out, but a great team win for us tonight! Thanks to everyone in Ranger nation for the support.
#RRR
Well earned point on the road tonight to start conference! Big and total team effort! Showed a lot of grit to equalize with just 75 seconds left to force OT. First result against SWOSU in a long, long time. I’m very proud of this team, and it’s just the beginning!
#RRR
ONE. YEAR. OLD.
WOW!
Happy Birthday to our little Christmas baby boy. You have filled the last year with so much joy and laughter and we are so proud and thankful to be your parents. You are a daily reminder of God’s goodness and love for us.
We love you Hayes man!!!
What a win for our team tonight! So proud of how we played together and found a way to get a massive three points on the road. Another big one on Sunday!
#1Team1Fight
#1Team1Roar
⚽️🦁
Wrapped up a great few days of recruiting at the
@DallasGirlsCup
on Saturday! Excited to watch some future Lions in action and hunt for more
#1Team1Roar
🦁⚽️
One month ago I got to marry my best friend 😍 We are so thankful for all the love and encouragement we have received in the past month!
#ItIsWellWithMySol
#BestDayEver
Day 3️⃣ in Florida was day 1️⃣ at
@ECNLgirls
FL Winter Showcase in Lakewood Ranch! A ☀️ day to check out some amazing talent at an immaculate facility. One more day tomorrow then back to start another great semester with
@UAPBSoccer
!
#WeArePineBluff
Really proud of this team. We’ve faced a lot of adversity the last 10 days, but we responded positively to the challenge today. Glad to be 2-0! On to
#SWAC
play on Friday ⚽️🦁
#UAPBLionsAreComing
IMMENSE performance from our team. What a gritty, grinding effort at home today. An amazing turnaround from our performance on the road last year. Proud doesn’t begin to describe it! Love these Lions 🦁⚽️
#WeArePineBluff
#1Team1Roar
Really pleased w/ how we played and competed tonight in our final exhibition! We met the challenge of playing on the road, and responded to adversity with resilience. We definitely grew as a team from mistakes, and tonight has me even more excited for our real season opener!
#RRR
Great win for our team at home against the defending champs yesterday. Especially meaningful as they ended our season last year in the tournament. It was a really solid performance from back to front yesterday. We are hungry for more! On to the next!
#WeArePineBluff
We played out hearts out tonight but we didn’t win and our season ended. It’s always heartbreaking to end a year, but I’m indebted to this senior class for paving the way, and for setting a new standard for this program. We will be back, and we will be better.
#WeAreOne
Went on the road to Mississippi this weekend needing 6 points. Came home with all 6! Comprehensive performance today from our whole team! I’m proud of our team’s resilience this season, and it finally paid off. I truly feel we played some of our best soccer yet this weekend!
Great to have hosted the team on Saturday night! Really love this group and so excited for the season to get officially underway on Thursday! Hayes is lucky to have such cool big sisters 🦁⚽️
#1Team1Fight
#WeArePineBluff
Good weekend recruiting in the Lonestar state at
@ECNLgirls
TX Showcase. Ready to get back to campus and get back to work as we countdown to our first Spring match!
#SkoDawgs
🦴🐾⚽️
Get you a wifey who slays her Christmas solo in church 😍
I am so proud of
@shibbysolberg
and we have so much to be thankful for this Christmas season as we are so expectant and excited for our own baby boy to be here any day!
#CountingTheDaysTilHayes
Mission accomplished tonight. Well-rounded team performance, I’m very pleased with the outcome. A well deserved off day tomorrow, looking forward to supporting
@nwosufootball
and then it’s back at it on Sunday to get ready for our trip to Texas!
#RRR
Our team played incredibly well tonight, and the score line is not at all indicative of that. To not take a result from tonight is both harsh and disappointing but I’m proud and pleased with how we competed. Played some of our best soccer this season. On to Saturday!
#RRR
The first loss of the season is always tough. I didn’t coach or prepare us well enough, and we didn’t play well enough to be successful tonight. We take ownership of that, learn from it, and move on. I love our team and am so proud of them, we will improve.
#WeArePineBluff
Great team win and a big 3 points in the SWAC for us today. Really proud of how we executed and played for one another and our seniors. Well earned and well deserved! On to the next! 🦁⚽️
#UAPBLionsAreComing
#UAPB_RYS21
I’m very privileged to be this team’s coach. The world sees us as a soccer team, but the best part of being their coach is having the opportunity to know them as not just players, but people. This team is an amazing group of young women and my life is blessed and enriched for it.
2023 in Review 🔄
⚽️ Best regular season since 2011
⬆️ Best conference finish since 2016
✅ Best non-conference record in program history
4️⃣th straight SWAC Tournament appearance
🦁Top-20 nationally in goals scored
1️⃣8️⃣ wins in last two seasons are most since 2010-11
#1Team1Roar