The University of Akron Athletics
Jackie Wallgren Named Chair of NCAA Division I Women’s Soccer Committee
September 24 | General
AKRON, Ohio – Jackie Wallgren, Senior Associate Athletics Director and Senior Woman Administrator at the University of Akron (UA), has been named Chair of the NCAA Division I Women's Soccer Committee for the 2025-26 academic year.
Wallgren has served on the national committee since the 2022-23 academic year and will now lead its work overseeing the Division I women's soccer championship, including team selection, tournament operations, site selection, and policies to advance the sport.
Serving on this committee has been such a rewarding experience, and I'm looking forward to taking on the chair role, Wallgren said. Women's soccer is in a great place right now, and it's exciting to help shape both the future of the sport and the championship experience for the student-athletes.
Akron Athletics leadership praised the appointment:
Jackie is committed to student-athlete welfare and has a steady approach to leadership, said UA Director of Athletics Andrew T. Goodrich. Her selection as chair reflects the respect she's earned nationally, and we're proud to see her representing Akron in this role.
About Jackie Wallgren
• Joined Akron Athletics in 2021 as Senior Associate Athletics Director and Senior Woman Administrator.
• Provides leadership in areas including Title IX, compliance, academic support services, student-athlete development, while also serving as sport administrator for several programs, including men's and women's soccer.
• Previously served in leadership roles at Colorado State University–Pueblo, Texas A&M University–Commerce, and Texas A&M University–Kingsville.
• Earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Wisconsin–Superior and a master's in sport administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is on track to graduate with her Juris Doctorate from the University of Akron in December 2025.
• Four-year women's soccer letterwinner at Wisconsin–Superior, where she was named Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year.
About the NCAA Division I Women's Soccer Committee
The committee is charged with overseeing the Division I women's soccer championship, including the selection of teams, development of policies, and championship management.
