JACKSON - Belhaven University is proud to announce the hiring of Jennifer Myhre as the Associate Athletics Director for Compliance and Administration. Myhre brings a wealth of experience as a championship-winning student-athlete, seasoned coach, and accomplished athletics administrator.
A former NCAA Division III national champion soccer player at Messiah University, Myhre played a vital role in the program's success, contributing to a national title in 2005 and multiple conference championships. Her passion for leadership and excellence carried over into her coaching career, where she spent over a decade as the head women's soccer coach at Anderson University, earning HCAC Coach of the Year honors and leading the program to multiple postseason appearances.
Beyond the field, Myhre has built an impressive administrative career, serving as the Assistant Athletic Director and Senior Woman Administrator at Anderson. She has been instrumental in overseeing compliance efforts, managing NCAA waivers and educational initiatives, and guiding student-athletes through the complexities of collegiate athletics. Additionally, she has played a key role in student-athlete development, serving as the advisor for the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), facilitating community outreach programs, and spearheading leadership training opportunities.
"Jennifer is such a timely addition to our athletics staff", said Scott Little, Belhaven Vice President and Director of Athletics. "With an extensive background in collegiate athletics as an athlete, coach, and administrator, she knows well our work and will strengthen our service to our student-athletes and campus community. Her fit with our university mission and her experience across the NCAA Division III landscape make us immediately better."
As Anderson's Senior Woman Administrator, Myhre provided strategic leadership in athletic department decision-making, championed professional development for student-athletes and staff, and contributed to conference-wide governance through her work with the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference's Championship and Strategic Planning Committees.
"Jennifer is a great administrator and even better person", said Jay Jones, Commissioner of the Heartland Conference. "Her care and passion for serving student-athletes will be evident to everyone at Belhaven from day one."
Prior to her time at Anderson, Myhre served as an Assistant Women's Soccer Coach and Interim Head Soccer Coach at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh as well as working as their Game Day Event Manager and SAAC Advisor. From 2008-09 she was the Special Assistant to the Athletic Directory and Assistant Women's Soccer Coach at Luther College in Iowa.
Myhre holds a Master of Education in Intercollegiate Athletic Leadership from the University of Washington and dual undergraduate degrees in Sport & Exercise Science and Accounting from Messiah University. She has also been actively involved in national leadership initiatives, including serving on NCAA committees, leading professional development programs, and mentoring student-athletes on and off the field.
In addition to her responsibilities with compliance and administration, she will serve as advisor to the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). Myhre will officially begin her role at Belhaven University on February 22, 2025.
About Belhaven University Athletics
Belhaven University is a proud member of NCAA Division III and the Collegiate Conference of the South. The Blazers are committed to academic excellence, athletic achievement, and spiritual development, striving to equip student-athletes for success beyond competition.
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