Bio

Bruce Erickson was announced as Iowa Western's fourth head women's soccer coach on May 1st, 2025.  

Coach Erickson brings 30 years of collegiate coaching experience to Council Bluffs, including the past eight seasons as head coach at the University of Northern Iowa. He compiled a 65-54-21 record and guided the Panthers to seven Missouri Valley Conference Tournament appearances. During his tenure, 26 players earned All-MVC honors, including six First-Team selections.

From 1999 to 2014, Erickson led the women's soccer program at Creighton University, becoming the winningest coach in program history with a record of 163-125-32. He was twice named MVC Coach of the Year, leading the Bluejays to five MVC Tournament championships, two regular season titles, and five NCAA Tournament appearances.

Before joining Creighton, Erickson began his coaching career at Viterbo University, serving as an assistant men's coach from 1990 to 1991 before becoming head coach from 1993 through 1998. He earned conference Coach of the Year honors four times and led the team to an NAIA district championship in his first season. In 1995, he helped establish Viterbo's women's soccer program, coaching its inaugural season.

A 1990 graduate of Viterbo, Erickson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in industrial-organizational psychology. As a goalkeeper for the V-Hawks from 1986 to 1989, he posted a 0.87 goals-against average over 50 games. He was a two-time All-Conference selection, named an NLCAA All-American in 1986, and helped lead the team to a 1988 NAIA District 14 championship.

Coach Erickson and his wife, Jeena, have five children: Max, Mason, Emma, Olivia, and Noah, and will reside in the Omaha Metro area.