William Jewell College President Dr. Elizabeth MacLeod Walls and Director of Athletics Tom Eisenhauer have announced the hiring of Eddie Horn as the new head men's soccer coach, effective April 29. Horn brings more than 30 years of experience and will become the eleventh head coach in program history.
"I am thrilled that Eddie Horn has agreed to be the head coach of our men's soccer program," said Eisenhauer. "His experience as a public school teacher and administrator combined with a successful career coaching across different levels speak to his abilities as a leader.  His skills as a coach and his positive demeanor and energy make him a great addition to our team of coaches."

Horn joins the Cardinals after two seasons as the assistant coach at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, helping the Roos to 10 wins. Prior to UMKC, he helped restart the program at State Fair Community College where he coached the men's and women's teams. 

He spent 26 years at the high school level in the Jefferson City School District (MO), coaching the boys and girls programs amassing over 500 wins. Horn led the boys program to a winning record in 23 of 26 seasons and the Jay girls to the Class 4 Final Four in 2014, after which he was named the Coach of the Year by both the Missouri High School Coaches Association and the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA). As a prep coach he helped develop 50 student-athletes who went on to play at the collegiate level, including one who participated in the Women's National Team training camp. 

In addition to his work in Missouri, Horn has worked with some of the top high school players across the country, having coached the All-America Game in 2013 and serving on the on the Olympic Development staff, recruiting players for teams on eight different tours of Europe. 

He has also served on multiple committees for the NSCAA National Convention as well as the Director of Coaching for the United Soccer Club where he was responsible for player development and recruitment. 

 "I'm incredibly honored to be named as the next head soccer coach at William Jewell College," said Horn. "My wife and I are extremely excited to be a part of the Jewell family and to experience the passion all of the alumni have for the program and the College. I want to thank Mr. Eisenhauer and the search committee for the trust they are placing in me to start a new chapter in William Jewell soccer. Starting today, all of my energy is committed to William Jewell and the young men in our locker room to ensure we will find success on the field, excel in the classroom and model in the community everything that a William Jewell student-athlete embodies."

The Sedalia, Mo. native played collegiately for Missouri Southern Sate University where he earned his undergraduate degree in Physical Education, followed by a master's in Educational Administration from Lincoln University in 2001. 
 

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WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT EDDIE HORN
 
"I am thrilled that William Jewell College has chosen Eddie Horn to serve as the head men's soccer coach. Coach Horn is a tremendous soccer coach, a passionate administrator and a phenomenal overall person with great character and integrity. He is an incredible leader, a tireless recruiter and has a plan and process in place that will benefit all of William Jewell College and the entire Jewell Soccer family. I am excited for Coach Eddie Horn to have this opportunity to serve as the Head Men's Soccer Coach at my alma mater."
 
Chris Cissell '94, UMKC Head Women's Soccer Coach/Jewell soccer alumnus/Hall of Fame Class of 2015
 
"I was honored to be a part of the interview process for the next men's soccer head coach. Instantly, I felt Eddie was already a member of the Jewell community. His enthusiasm and passion to build the program stood out immediately. The want to build the program from the Kansas City community shows his commitment to the area and gives more local student-athletes the opportunity to get a great education and be a part of the next chapter of the William Jewell soccer program."
 
Allan Nekuda '06, William Jewell soccer alumnus/Hall of Fame Class of 2017
 
"The alumni were very appreciative for the opportunity to be involved in the process to identify the new head men's soccer coach at Jewell. Through our involvement, we were very impressed with Coach Eddie Horn's enthusiasm to lead the men's soccer program. Coach Horn has a history of building winning soccer programs at many different levels, and expressed his desire to play an exciting style of soccer. I am eager to see his vision in building the men's soccer program to be successful on the pitch, in the classroom, and in all aspects of life beyond soccer. Coach Eddie Horn is an outstanding new leader for the men's soccer program at William Jewell College."
 
Dusty Green '06, William Jewell soccer alumnus  

"During my initial conversation with Coach Horn he demonstrated passion, energy, leadership and a strong sense of community and I knew right away he was absolutely the right person to lead the men's soccer program into the future. I hold the College and the program in such very high regard and I am thrilled to have Coach Horn lead the program back to prominence."

Michael Patton '05, William Jewell soccer alumnus