Coach Wilson took over the women's soccer program in the fall of 2024 and his presence has already been felt. By just his second season, he reached the NCCAA National Tournament for the program's first time since 2019. Sean has been involved in a different capacity with Grace Soccer since 2017, when he began as assistant coach for the men's soccer team. He has many years of experience coaching both men and women's club teams in the Muskegon area along with coaching in the semi-professional ranks for the Grand Rapids Wanderers and United West organization. Most recently, Wilson has become an assistant director for Soccer Club of Rockford, MI.
"After six plus seasons as an assistant coach for the men's team I really felt that now was the time for me to take on this challenge," commented Coach Wilson. "I have learned so much from other coaches and mentors including my parents, Mark and Rebecca Wilson, my high school coach Ken Erny, and from Coach Buchanan and the other men on his staff. I have really come to love Grace and the culture we have built here. It is my goal and mission to grow this culture and to reach the potential I know this program has. God has blessed me with another amazing opportunity and I am so grateful to be in a position where I can continue to grow in my own faith but also guide others on their walk as well."
2025: The Tigers saw a dramatic improvement in year two of Coach Wilson's tenure, earning an at-large berth to the national tournament for the first time since 2019. Several key wins along the way were North Central College in the home opener, Kentucky Christian University, and season sweeps of both Maranatha Baptist and Andrews. Grace would finish with an overall record of 7-10-2 in what was a very positive season for the program. Grace garnered several postseason awards including two 2nd team All-Americans, four 1st team All-Region players, and the Joe and Q Harding award winner, which is the highest character award given in the sport.
2024: Coach Wilson inherited a team rebounding from a canceled season in 2023 due to a shortage of players. With a strong recruiting push, Wilson was able to not only revive the program, but see success in his first year leading the team. The Tigers finished with a 4-11 record, beating Andrews University twice and Mount Mary (NAIA) twice. In addition to these wins, the girls demonstrated a level of resiliency and positivity that sparked excitement around campus for the growing program.
