University of Minnesota Morris Athletics

Emma Morris enters her second year at the helm of the women's soccer team in 2025. Morris has previously led the Bethany Lutheran College women’s soccer program for the last five seasons.

“I am extremely excited to have Coach Morris join UMN Morris and Cougar Athletics,” said Director of Athletics Matt Johnson. “Emma rose to the top of a tremendously strong candidate pool because of her outstanding track record of success as a NCAA Division III head coach, her commitment and dedication to her student-athletes, and her vision for Cougar women's soccer. The future at UMN Morris is very bright, and Emma's impact will be felt immediately.

Taking over the Bethany Lutheran program in 2019, Morris led the Vikings to the UMAC Tournament in each of her five seasons. Along the way, BLC compiled a record of 47-33-4 and set a program record for wins in a season with 13 in 2021. In the fall of 2022, Morris added Senior Woman’s Administrator duties to her role with the Bethany Lutheran athletic department.

Morris is preparing for her “C” License course which will be completed in the Spring of 2026, and already holds her USSF"D ","E " and "F " licenses. Additionally, she holds international licensure with an FA Level 1 Coaching Badge. Emma is a 2017 graduate of Viterbo University with a degree in Business Administration and added a Master’s of Business Administration from Heidelberg University in 2019.

Emma also teaches in the Sport Management department, and is the coordinator of Athletic Camp Compliance.