Jimmy Walker

Biography

The Jimmy Walker era in Crieghton women’s soccer got off to a promising start, guiding the Bluejays to eight victories in his first season, but bigger and better things appear to be on the horizon for the program. Named the sixth head coach in Creighton Women’s Soccer history on Nov. 21, 2023, Walker led Creighton to an 8-7-2 record and a fourth place finish in the BIG EAST, hosting the opening round of the BIG EAST Tournament for the first time in program history. In addition to an improved record, Walker’s squad had program-record crowds, including a single game record of 3,670 during its 10th annual Socctoberfest match against No. 19 Saint Louis on Sept. 6. Senior Azumi Manriki earned Second Team All-BIG EAST and United Soccer Coaches Association All-East Region Third Team honors, while fellow senior’s Ariana Mondiri and Stella Downing were also named to the All-BIG EAST Second Team. Additionally, four members of his first team (Lara Kazandjian, Clara Kulick, Mondiri and Ella Offer) were honored for their work in the classroom with a spot on College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team. Walker enters his second season as head coach at Creighton with an impressive past on the pitch. Before coming to Creighton, Walker led Bowling Green State to a pair of Mid-American Conference titles in the past four years, going 36-19-11 with the Falcons. “I’m excited to welcome Coach Walker as our head women’s soccer coach,” said Blossom. “Jimmy is a passionate leader, purposef