Girls Soccer

Inside Out Coaching Initiative

Transformational Statement:

My vision and purpose as a coach is to develop athlete's to have great character and play the game with joy and passion for themselves and their teammates.

A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another. John 13:34-35

2023-2024 Crean Lutheran Girls Soccer Winter Youth Camp

Click here to register for the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Crean Lutheran Girls Soccer Winter Youth Camp December 27th and 28th from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

2022-2023 CIF Champions

Crean Lutheran High School’s girls soccer team, inspired by hundreds of supporters, used a second half goal to make history Saturday night at the Saints on-campus stadium.

Third-seeded Crean Lutheran upset top-seeded Hemet 1-0 in the CIF Division 5 finals to earn the first CIF girls soccer title for the program.

Sophomore Malaina Duro got the goal in the 27th minute of the second half for the Saints, who were able to thwart numerous scoring opportunities in the final 10 minutes, led by goalkeeper Brooklyn Acevedo.

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Coaches

Mr. Stephen Jennings - Head Coach

A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. John 13:34

Education
B.S. in Kinesiology: emphasis in Teaching and Coaching; Cal State University Fullerton

Experience
11+ years teaching Physical Education
10+ years in Christian Education
8+ years coaching soccer

Blessings! I'm Stephen Jennings and I am the Physical Education teacher, as well as one of the Strength and Conditioning teachers. I am also The head girls soccer coach. I have three beautiful girls.. My wonderful wife is an Orthopedic Charge Nurse at HOAG Irvine. I have a passion for the Lord, my family, teaching, coaching, and Liverpool FC. I feel incredibly blessed and fortunate to be a part of the Saints family and I look forward to working in this ministry with Crean Lutheran.
Prior to my beginning at Crean Lutheran, I worked for nine years at Saddleback Valley Christian School. I taught Anatomy and Physiology, and held the role of Physical Education Department Head. I was also the boys' soccer coach for seven years, and lead my skilled team to achieve the title of 2015 Div. 7 CIF finalist.
In my first season as head coach of Crean Lutheran Saints, we went undefeated in the Academy League. We were runners-up in the CIF Finals, and I was awarded the Orange County Girls Soccer Coach of the Year. The 2016/2017 season was an absolute blessing.
During my free time you will find me outside playing soccer, surfing, shooting my bow, or swimming. I look forward to meeting you and sharing my excitement, passion and dedication to Christian Education.

Contact Information:
stephen.jennings@creanlutheran.org

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Team History

Our girls soccer team is a competitive team that offers girls a chance at success both on and off the field. We began playing in November of 2008 as a junior varsity program, finishing the year 11-6. In the 2009-10 season we began playing as a varsity program in the Division 6 Academy League. In 2011-13, we placed 2nd in the Academy League. Each year we hosted a playoff game for the first round. For the 2013 campaign, our league moved up to Division 5, competing against bigger schools and stronger programs.

During the 2016-2017 season, we went undefeated winning the Academy League Championship. We also were Division 5 runners-up in the CIF Finals. Coach Jennings, in his first season was humbly awarded the Orange County Girls Soccer Coach of the Year.

During the 2017-2018 season our girls came in 3rd place in our last year in the Academy League. We will continue to grow and develop as a program in the Empire League. The girls soccer program is growing fast and making a name for themselves in Orange County. The future is bright for the Saints and we are excited to see what the Lord has in store for this program!

Come cheer us on and watch us turn our program into one of the most recognized programs in Southern California high school soccer.

College Athletes

Jacqueline Lari, Class of 2018, Newman University, soccer

hillary beall, class of 2017, university of michigan, soccer

meghan shoemaker, class of 2016, illinois wesleyan university, soccer

hannah barney, class of 2014, travecca nazarene university, soccer

2021-2022 Season Wrap Up

Crean Lutheran girls soccer makes strides with high league finish

‘A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.’ John 13:34.35The Crean Lutheran High School girls soccer team made a run at a CIF playoff berth with a competitive showing in the Empire League, according to Coach Stephen Jennings.

“This year's Crean Lutheran girls varsity soccer team put forth an amazing effort placing fourth in the Empire League,” Jennings said. “They were one win away from a playoff spot.This is the highest finish so far.”

The Saints finished with an overall record of 10-7-3 and wound up 3-5-2 in league play. The squad had 11 shutouts on the season and scored 45 goals.

“This team continues to improve every year in the Empire League,” Jennings said. “The growth and oneness this group showed this year was amazing.They lived our theme verse John 13:34-35 out every day on and off the field. I am so very proud of this amazing group of girls.”

Jennings said he’s excited about the future of the Saints program.

“The JV team produced the best JV record in school history,” Jennings said. “They placed third in the Empire League with a record of 6-4 and an overall record of 15-4. They finished first place in The Best of the West Winter Tournament. The future is bright for the Saints.”

News Articles

OC Register: Girls Soccer Coach of the Year - Crean Lutheran's Stephen Jennings

March 2, 2023: Girls Soccer: CIF Advances to SoCal Regional Final at Home
February 17, 2023: Girls Soccer: First half goal lifts Crean Lutheran soccer team into CIF championship match
February 20, 2023: Girls Soccer: Full schedule for CIF Southern Section girls and boys soccer championships
February 23: Girls Soccer: CIF-SS girls soccer finals: Previews of the games Friday, Saturday for the OC teams
February 24: Girls Soccer: Crean Lutheran soccer team looks to bring home first CIF title Saturday at home vs. Hemet
February 25: Girls Soccer: Second half goal and strong defense helps Crean Lutheran capture first CIF title
February 27: Girls Soccer: Orange County high school teams celebrate CIF titles during a memorable weekend
February 28: Girls Soccer: Crean Lutheran girls soccer completes ‘unbelievable’ trek to CIF-SS Division 5 title
February 28: Girls Soccer: Crean Lutheran keeps rolling in opening round of CIF SoCal regionals

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