WMC Announces Ben Buursma as the Head Boys Soccer Coach
WMC looked no further than a former assistant coach to find their next varsity boys soccer head coach. The athletic department is pleased to announce that Ben Buursma will be taking over as the head coach and leading the boys soccer program. Former head coach Dave Hulings stepped down from both the boys and girls programs in March.
“From early on in the process it was evident that Ben had a deep understanding of the history and foundation that has been laid for WMC soccer. Combine that with his soccer knowledge and coaching experience and I believe that Ben is a great fit at WMC. Ben is a confident coach and will not only develop talent on the field but will also disciple young men in their Christian faith,” states WMC Athletic Director, Kurt Gruppen.
Ben is a confident coach and will not only develop talent on the field but will also disciple young men in their Christian faith.
Ben assisted the WMC boys program in 2008 and 2009. In 2009, he helped the squad advance to the MHSAA Regional Championship game. He later served as the head JV soccer coach at Grand Haven High School from 2010 – 2017. Ben is currently the President of the Lakeshore Soccer Club’s Board of Directors.
“What an honor to be selected as the next head coach for the boys’ soccer program at Western Michigan Christian. I am humbled and excited to lead this program into a new era, while continuing the traditions of excellent soccer on the field, service in the community, and spiritual development that Coach Hulings and his predecessors have built. This is a dream come true for me, and I can’t wait to get started working with these young men,” states Coach Buursma.
I am humbled and excited to lead this program into a new era, while continuing the traditions of excellent soccer on the field, service in the community, and spiritual development that Coach Hulings and his predecessors have built.
Ben and his wife Rebecca have 4 children and reside in Grand Haven.
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