EDUCATION
· Trine University – Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (1997)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
· Bethel University, Soccer Goalkeeper Coach (2021-present)
· Northern Indiana Football Cluc (2019-present)
· University of Notre Dame (2008-18)
· Holy Cross College (2007-08)
· Elkart Central High School (2002-06)
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
2021- Present Bethel University
· Overall Record 89-18-9
· Crossroads League Season Champions: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025
· Crossroads Tournament Champions: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025
· NAIA Tournament Round of 16: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
· NAIA Tournament Quarterfinals: 2022, 2023
· NAIA Tournament National Champions: 2022
· NCCAA National Coaching Staff of the Year: 2022
· NAIA National Coaching Staff of the Year: 2022
· 46 Shutouts in 5 Seasons (0.93 Goals Against Average)
2023- Present Norther Indiana Football Club
· Great Lake Champions: 2024
2019-2022 South Bend Lions Football Club
· Overall Record 15-8-6
· Valley Division Champions: 2022
· 9 Shutouts in 2 Seasons (1.10 Goals Against Average)
2008-2018 University of Notre Dame
· Overall Record 123-54-35
· Top NCAA RPI National Ranking of 1st place: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017
· Top End-of-Season Ranking of 1st place: 2012, 2013
· Mike Berticelli Memorial Tournament Champions: 2008, 2010, 2015, 2016, 2017
· Adidas/IU Credit Union Classic Tournament Champions: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016
· Overall Conference (ACC & Big East) Record: 54-22-15
· ACC/Big East Regular Season Champions: 2008 (BE), 2013 (ACC), 2014
· Big East Regular Season Runners-Up: 2009, 2010
· ACC/Big East Tournament Runners-Up: 2009 (BE), 2015 (ACC)
· Big East Tournament Champions: 2012
· NCAA Tournament Overall Top Seed: 2012, 2014
· NCAA Tournament 2nd Round: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2017
· NCAA Tournament 3rd Round: 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016
· NCAA & ACC National Coaching Staff of the Year: 2013
· 77 Shutouts in 10 Seasons (0.89 Goals Against Average)
· Duncan Turnbull (GK), 3rd Round (70th Overall), Houston Dynamo: 2020 / Portsmouth FC: 2020
· Phil Tuttle (GK), Supplemental Draft (33rd Overall), San Jose Earthquakes: 2011
· Andy Quinn (GK), Development Contract, DC United: 2010
· Chris Hubbard (GK), Louisville City (USL Championship): 2017
· MAC Hermann Trophy Finalist: Ryan Finlay (2012), Harrison Shipp (2013)
· U.S. U-20 World Cup Roster – Aaron Maund: 2009, Dillon Powers (Captain): 2009-2011
· National Team – Mat Besler (USA), Justin Morrow (USA), Brite Dike (Nigeria)
· Goalkeeper Director for both Blue (Advanced) and Gold (Elite) ND Boy’s Soccer Camps
· Goalkeeper Coach for Notre Dame Girl’s Soccer Camp (2012)
· 100% passing rating of the annual NCAA Coaches Certification Exam
2007-2008 Holy Cross College
· Overall Record 9-8-0
2002-2006 Elkart Central High School
· Overall Record 72-17-8
· Conference Record 33-0-3
· D1 Goalkeeper Justin Holmes: New Mexico/West Virginia
· All-Conference Goalkeepers: 2003, 2005, 2006 (with 3 different players)
· South Bend Tribune Northern Indiana Team of the Year: 2005, 2006
· Northrope Invite Tourney Champions: 2004, 2005
· St. Joe Invite Tourney Champions: 2005, 2006
· Northern Indiana Conference Champions: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
· Sectional Champions: 2004, 2006
· Regional Champions: 2004, 2006
· Semi-State Champions: 2006
· State Runners-Up: 2006
· 15x Ironman 140.6 Finisher: Ironman World Championship: Kona, Hawaii Qualifier & Finisher (2024)
COACHING PHILOSOPHY/WHY DO YOU COACH?
“Dedicated and experienced Goalkeeper Coach with over 25 years of coaching at the youth, college and professional levels. Passionate about developing Goalkeepers’ technical, tactical and mental skills. Proven track record of improving player performance through innovative training programs and game analysis. Committed to fostering a competitive and supportive environment.” – Vern Gingerich
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Vern is married to Jessica Gingerich, and together they live in Elkhart, Indiana.
