Soccer

One on One: 2015 Freshman Bethany Coons

April 6, 2015

The Facts
Hometown: Union, Mo.
Position: Forward
Height: 5'5"
Parents: Russell and Tina
Club Team: Lou Fusz
Club Coach: Jim Wipke
High School: Union
High School Coach:Matt Fennessey

Bethany's Noteworthy Accolades:
• 2014 NSCAA Girls High School Spring All-Central Region Team
• Holds Union High Schools career and single-season goal records
• Three-time Class 2 All-State first team honoree
• Three-time Four Rivers Conference Player of the Year
• Three-time Class 2 All-State first team honoree
• Her 55 goals as a freshman rank eighth in Missouri girls high school history
• Part of three Missouri State championships with Lou Fusz
• Helped Lou Fusz claim the 2010 Midwest Regional Premier Championship

Why Bethany chose Mizzou:
""I always wanted to go to Mizzou to play soccer. When I found out that Mel Donaldson was going there, it made my decision even easier. I also like the campus, especially the MATC. It seems like the team is really close, and that is exactly what I want to be a part of."

Club coach Jim Wipke on Bethany:
"Bethany is one of the most creative players that I have ever coached. She has a knack for scoring big goals and consistently comes to play in big games. It was a complete honor to be her coach, she is so awesome! I know Mizzou will be very proud of her."