Danny Owens enters his second season as Head Women’s Soccer Coach at William Carey University.  With the beginning of the 2005 season cancelled due to Hurricane Katrina and posting a 3-9-1 record, Owens and the team feel more confident going into this new season.  “We are bringing in a lot of talented players that I feel can compete right away as freshman,” said Owens.  “I feel that I have recruited the type of player that fits the mold of what we are trying to build here at Carey.”

 

Owens, most recently served as head girls’ soccer coach at Our Lady Academy (OLA) in Bay St. Louis, MS. His team compiled an impressive 60-12-7 overall record during his stint as head coach and won three consecutive Mississippi High School Class 1A, 2A, and 3A State Championships.
 

A former Crusader Men’s Soccer player from 1996-99,  Owens earned All Conference (Gulf Coast Athletic), All Region (NAIA Region XIII), and 1^st Team All American (NAIA) honors at William Carey. During his collegiate career, the Crusaders qualified for three national tournaments and had two NAIA Final Four appearances.  He was also voted the team captain and most valuable player during his senior year.

Owens earned his bachelor’s degree in Psychology from William Carey in 2000.  Afterwards, he also obtained a Master of Science degree in the field of Psychology. 

 

Danny currently holds a USSF National “B” License.

 

Danny is married to Katie Owens, formerly Katie Langlois, and has a three year old son, Michael Owens.  Katie and Danny are expecting their second son in November of 2006.