Walters Names Gunther Assistant Coach
Jun 29, 2022 | Women's Soccer
OMAHA, Neb. – Head women's soccer coach Tim Walters tabbed Erin Gunther as the program's next assistant coach. Gunther brings with her collegiate and professional playing experience in addition to prior coaching stints.
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Gunther spent the last two seasons as a graduate manager at LSU. She assisted the coaching staff on team decisions, incoming recruits, and travel plans. Gunther provided mentorship for players and set up and organized training sessions and camps.
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"I'm really pleased to be bringing Erin back to Omaha," said Walters. "I really feel like we got the right person to help us continue our growth as a program. She has learned from some great coaches both as a professional and as a coach, and I love that she has a special connection to the city of Omaha."Â
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Gunther played from 2008-11 at Creighton. She was a four-time All-MVC selection and helped the team to a 2010 MVC championship and NCAA tournament appearance. She was named a team captain for the 2011 season.
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Following her collegiate career, Gunther played internationally for eight years in Sweden for Limham Bunkeflo 07. In 2019, she was tabbed the team captain. She also helped the team make club history qualifying for the top Swedish League – Damallsvenskan.
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While in Sweden, Gunther helped organize the academy program for youth players feeder club. She was an assistant coach with IFK Kalmar Academy from August 2018-19. Gunther developed lesson plans for high school aged girls in alignment with the professional team's core values and playing style.
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"I'm very excited to be back in Omaha and working for a program that is looking to build not only for the players now, but for the future players to come," said Gunther. "Tim is a great guy who is dedicated to the players of the team and very passionate about his work. I am looking forward to learning and growing with him as a coach, and I'm excited to see what the team can do this season."
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Gunther graduated from Creighton in 2012 with a bachelor of science degree in exercise science. She completed her master of science in exercise physiology at LSU in 2022.
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Gunther spent the last two seasons as a graduate manager at LSU. She assisted the coaching staff on team decisions, incoming recruits, and travel plans. Gunther provided mentorship for players and set up and organized training sessions and camps.
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"I'm really pleased to be bringing Erin back to Omaha," said Walters. "I really feel like we got the right person to help us continue our growth as a program. She has learned from some great coaches both as a professional and as a coach, and I love that she has a special connection to the city of Omaha."Â
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Gunther played from 2008-11 at Creighton. She was a four-time All-MVC selection and helped the team to a 2010 MVC championship and NCAA tournament appearance. She was named a team captain for the 2011 season.
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Following her collegiate career, Gunther played internationally for eight years in Sweden for Limham Bunkeflo 07. In 2019, she was tabbed the team captain. She also helped the team make club history qualifying for the top Swedish League – Damallsvenskan.
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While in Sweden, Gunther helped organize the academy program for youth players feeder club. She was an assistant coach with IFK Kalmar Academy from August 2018-19. Gunther developed lesson plans for high school aged girls in alignment with the professional team's core values and playing style.
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"I'm very excited to be back in Omaha and working for a program that is looking to build not only for the players now, but for the future players to come," said Gunther. "Tim is a great guy who is dedicated to the players of the team and very passionate about his work. I am looking forward to learning and growing with him as a coach, and I'm excited to see what the team can do this season."
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Gunther graduated from Creighton in 2012 with a bachelor of science degree in exercise science. She completed her master of science in exercise physiology at LSU in 2022.
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