Ken Hefner

Ken Hefner is the Head Women's Soccer Coach at Park University, currently in his 20th season.23 He has an extensive and successful coaching career spanning multiple decades and institutions:

Coaching Career

• Park University: Head Women's Soccer Coach since 2005 (19 seasons as of 2024)2
• Arkansas State: Head Women's Soccer Coach (2000-2003)2
• Lindsey Wilson: Head Women's Soccer Coach (1993-1999)2
• Tennessee Wesleyan College: Head Men's/Women's Soccer Coach (1990-1992)2

Achievements at Park University

• All-time coaching wins leader for Park University Women's Soccer2
• Overall record: 326-236-26, with 186-116-19 at Park2
• Led team to six NAIA National Tournament appearances (2005, 2006, 2008, 2012, 2015, 2016)2
• Coached 18 All-Americans, 12 NAIA All-Region team members, and 7 Conference/Regional players of the year12

Awards and Recognition

• Multiple Coach of the Year awards, including AMC Coach of the Year (2016, 2012, 2010)2
• NSCAA/Adidas NAIA Midwest Region Coach of the Year (2008)2
• Won his 300th career game on September 29, 20182

Academic Success

• Guided the program to eight NAIA Scholar Team designations2
• Coached 164 players named to All-Academic conference teams and 67 NAIA Academic All-America distinctions2

Ken Hefner is known for his coaching skills, fundraising abilities, and work with nonprofit organizations.5 He has been instrumental in soccer development at various levels and has been a member of four different state coaching staffs.4