Biography

Prior to 2007 only three teams in the history of Illinois high school girls’ soccer had completed a season undefeated. Under Bergstrom’s direction, Waubonsie Valley accomplished the feat in back-to-back seasons. The Warriors finished the 2007 spring season with a 30-0-1 record and won their first state championship, earning the No. 1 ranking in the final 2007 National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas spring national poll. The 30 victories matched the state single-season record and Bergstrom was voted the NSCAA/adidas National Coach of the Year in Girls Division 1.

Last spring the Warriors finished 26-0-1 while repeating as state and spring national champions. This spring, despite the graduation of eight starters from a year ago, the loss of its best player to a knee injury and the end of a 59-match streak without a loss, Waubonsie Valley was 13-3 at press time and ranked No. 1 among Chicago-area teams by the Chicago Sun-Times.

Now in her ninth season, Bergstrom’s career record heading into the postseason stands at 163-42-14. A standout goalkeeper at Northern Illinois University, she still owns a share of the school record for shutouts, posting eight in 1997.

Since being honored, Bergstrom continues to lead Waubonsie Valley. She is now in her 20th year at the helm. In addition, she is the assistant coach for the boys’ team. She has a career record of 332-89-35.

Records

Coached 3 teams to ILHS State Championships

Career Record of 332-89-35