Lancaster Bible College Athletics

Ken Craul was named head coach of the Lancaster Bible College women’s soccer team prior to the 2009 season and since that time has guided the Chargers to the most storied seasons in program history. In addition to the victories and championships on the field, Craul’s teams have performed well in the classroom and community too.
 
After finishing 15-8 and earning a third place finish at the NCCAA National Championships in 2010, the Chargers had the best season in program history in 2011 as they finished 18-2-1 and won the North Eastern Athletic Conference Regular Season Championship and advanced to the NCAA Division III National Tournament for the first time. Lancaster Bible also won their first-ever NCCAA East Region Championship that season.
 
The Chargers followed the 2011 season up with another epic season as they won the NEAC Championship over Penn St. Berks and advanced to the NCAA Division III National Tournament for the second straight season.
 
During Craul’s tenure, he has helped produce several NCCAA All-Americans and many NEAC First Team Selections. During the Chargers’ first two seasons in the NEAC, both NEAC Players of the Year came from LBC with Ally Brown winning the award in 2011 and Monica (Horning) Lambertson winning in 2012.
 
In 2011, Craul was named NEAC Coach of the Year and also earned NCCAA East Region Coach of the Year honors in 2011, 2012 and 2013. He was also named NCCAA Division II Coach of the Year in 2011.
 
Craul and his wife Nancy live in Strasburg and have three daughters, Brittany, Kaitlin and Erin.


Occupation: Solar Project Manager at J.K. Mechanical Inc.
Hometown: Strasburg, Pa.
Camps Worked at: Lampeter-Strasburg Youth Soccer Camp
Coaching Certifications: D License
Hobbies: Golf and softball
Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 13: 5-6
Favorite Food: Steak
Favorite Musical Artist: Skillet
Family: Ken and his wife Nancy reside in Strasburg, Pa. They have three daughters Brittney, Kaitlin and Erin, as well as a son-in-law Greg who is married to Brittney.


The Craul Facts
Overall Record: 66-37-3 (.637)
Postseason Record (NCAA, NEAC, NCCAA): 0-2 (NCAA); 4-1-1 (NEAC); 4-3 (NCCAA)
First Game: Sept. 5, 2009 at Goucher; Goucher 3, Lancaster Bible 0
First Win: Sept. 12, 2009 vs. Mount Aloysius; Lancaster Bible 2, Mount Aloysius 0
50th Career Win: Oct. 27, 2012 vs. Baptist Bible; Lancaster Bible 2, Baptist Bible 1


The Ken Craul File
Season        Record        NEAC (finish)                Postseason
2009            2-14-2          N/A
 
 
2010            15-8              N/A                           East Region Runner-Up
                                                                             3rd at NCCAA Nationals
                                                                            
2011            18-2-1          11-0 (1st)                East Region Champion
                                                                             NEAC Runner-Up
                                                                             NCAA First Round
 
2012            17-5              11-1 (2nd)               East Region Champion
                                                                              NEAC Champion
                                                                              NCAA First Round

2013            14-8                8-3 (3rd)                East Region Runner-Up
                                                                              NEAC Semifinalist