PULLMAN — Washington State employed South Dakota State’s Jimmy Rogers as its head soccer coach Saturday.
Rogers replaces Jake Dickert, who left to turn out to be Wake Forest’s head coach Dec. 18.
“Throughout the process, it was evident Jimmy embodies the qualities needed to lead our program: character, passion, vision and commitment,” Washington State athletic director Anne McCoy stated in a press release. “His coaching acumen is extremely high as is his work ethic, and the value he places on mentoring the young men in his program is evident.”
Rogers arrives in Pullman after two profitable years as South Dakota State’s head coach. He led the Jackrabbits to the 2023 FCS nationwide championship and to the nationwide semifinals this season, compiling a 27-3 document.
Rogers earned the Eddie Robinson Award because the FCS’s prime coach following the 2023 championship run and was the defensive coordinator when the Jackrabbits received the nationwide title the yr earlier than. He’s spent the previous 12 years at South Dakota State, beginning as linebackers coach in 2013.
Rogers performed linebacker for 3 seasons at South Dakota State, ending his profession as the varsity’s profession tackles chief. He began his teaching profession at his alma mater proper after his enjoying days and spent two seasons at Florida Atlantic earlier than returning.
Rogers takes over a program decimated by the switch portal. The Cougars misplaced a minimum of 25 gamers and a number of other coaches, together with each coordinators.
Quick-handed Washington State misplaced 52-35 to No. 22 Syracuse within the Vacation Bowl on Friday night time.