Brent Anderson enters his third year as the second head coach of the Utah Valley women's soccer program.

In his first season leading Utah Valley, Anderson's Wolverines posted a 7-10-2 record, the team's best winning percentage since its first Division I season (2003).

The 2006 squad faced arguably its toughest schedule in program history. Even with the competitive schedule, which included a game against No. 24 Loyola Marymount, the Wolverines had their best defensive season in the program's four-year history. UV surrendererd just 28 goals on the season or 1.47 goals per game, both school records.

The Wolverines' season was highlighted by a 2-0-1 undefeated record against in-state opponents with victories over Utah State and Southern Utah and a tie against Dixie State in a game that was suspended due to inclement weather.

After beating Delaware State, 2-1 in the first round, UV finished its season in the United Soccer Conference (USC) tournament semifinals losing to South Dakota State in a shootout.

In 2007, the Wolverines fielded a young squad, returning just one regular starter from the previous season. With as many as seven true freshmen starting some games, Utah Valley finished with a 6-13-1 record.

The Wolverines posted a 4-1 record in regular season United Soccer Conference action and peaked at the right time, winning their final two games to win the United Soccer Conference Tournament Championship for the first time in UV's three years in the tournament.

Anderson stresses overall discipline on and off the field. He teaches the importance of practicing hard, being disciplined in all workouts and being a successful, disciplined student.

Anderson comes to Utah Valley with solid credentials. Before coming to the Orem campus he was an assistant coach at Utah State for eight years. Anderson helped guide USU to its most successful season in 2003. That year, the Aggies finished 10-7-2.

While coaching at Utah State, Anderson was the Director of Coaches for the Valencia Futbal Club, one of the state's premier club teams located in Cache Valley.

Anderson holds a United States Soccer Federation National "B" Coaching License. To gain the prestigious license, Anderson has worked out with the United States national team's coaching staff in several rigorous sessions before passing certified coaching tests administered by the coaches.

Since 2002, Anderson has worked with the Utah state Olympic Development Program (ODP). He trains with and coaches young soccer players who aspire to play for the United States National team.

He has also worked with numerous other clubs throughout the state of Utah. Currently, Anderson is an assistant coach of two of Utah Valley's Celtic Storm club teams. He coaches the U-18 and U-14. Recently, Anderson helped lead the U-18 team to a second-place finish in state competition and a quarterfinal appearance at Regionals in Las Vegas.

Prior to his coaching career, Anderson played club soccer at Utah State for four years. He was a four-year starter and team captain in 1996 and 1997 as a goal keeper.

Anderson was named First-Team All-Region National College Soccer Association (NCSA) in 1997. In the NCSA, he played against teams such as Arizona, Michigan, Tennessee and Kansas State. As team captain, he led the Utah State club team to the NCSA Final Four in 1997.

After finishing his playing career, Anderson started the Cadence Soccer Shop in Cache Valley. He ran clinics and held leagues with the business from 1996 to 2000. In 1998, Anderson opened Ultimate Sports, an Indoor Soccer Facility located in Hyde Park, Utah. He worked as the director of operations, the director of player development and the head coach of several club teams while running the business. The facility also included other recreational activities including a rock-climbing wall.

Anderson is a native of Logan, Utah. He graduated from Mountain Crest High School in 1989. He played soccer all four years. In his senior year he was named to the All-Region team.

When Anderson is not coaching soccer he enjoys spending time with his family, snowboarding, skateboarding and playing indoor soccer with his family and friends.

Anderson and his wife Kathy have three kids: Tennessee, Easton and Kaiya.