Staff

John Walker

Nebraska Soccer Head Coach

The only coach in Nebraska soccer history, John Walker brings a wealth of collegiate and international experience to the Husker program. Walker has led NU to 12 trips to the NCAA Tournament, including eight Sweet 16 bids and three trips to the Elite Eight. Most recently, Walker led the Huskers to the 2023 Big Ten Conference regular-season title and Nebraska finished the year ranked 7th in the nation. Walker was names Big Ten Coach of the year at the end of the 2023 season. Walker and the Huskers hit their 300-win milestone with their win at BYU in August 2016. 

 

Dan Ball

Ball joins Nebraska with extensive coaching experience, most recently as Angel City FC’s Head of Goalkeeping. He previously coached at NJ/NY Gotham FC, Iowa State, and BGSU, leading teams to playoff runs and record defensive performances. A former college goalkeeper and team captain at Milligan, he later earned an MBA from Concordia.

Ian Bridge

Ian Bridge began his first season with the Huskers in 2015 after spending the prior two years as an assistant coach for the University of Victoria men’s soccer team. With the Canadian National women’s soccer team for the past 14 years, Bridge brings an impressive list of coaching experience.

Savanah Anderson-Baer
Nebraska Soccer Assistant Coach

Savanah Anderson-Baer began her first season with the Huskers in 2023 after spending 3 years playing professionally in the National Women's Soccer League and overseas. A former Husker, Anderson-Baer helped the Huskers claim the 2023 Big Ten Regular-Season title, end the year ranked No. 7 in the United Soccer Coaches poll and finish in the Elite Eight for the first time since 1999.

Sami Reinhard

Nebraska Soccer Director of Operations and Manager Ring Leader

Sami Reinhard joined the Husker Soccer staff in July 2024 as Director of Operations. Previously a graduate assistant coach at Hartpury University in England and Husker soccer player, Reinhard brings a wide range of experience and management to the staff.