OXFORD, Miss. – As Dane Obermeyer embarks on his third season with Ole Miss Soccer, he is set to serve in a new role as the Director of Analytics. Obermeyer has been a part of Molly Rouse‘s staff since her tenure began in May of 2023.Obermeyer was a part of Rouse’s staff for all three […]
OXFORD, Miss. – As Dane Obermeyer embarks on his third season with Ole Miss Soccer, he is set to serve in a new role as the Director of Analytics. Obermeyer has been a part of Molly Rouse‘s staff since her tenure began in May of 2023.Obermeyer was a part of Rouse’s staff for all three seasons at Utah Tech, serving as the program’s recruiting coordinator as they transitioned to Division I. Obermeyer was an essential piece of the success of the program, helping to lead the Trailblazers to their first winning Division I season in program history, finishing 10-6-2. Utah Tech went 6-3-2 in WAC play and earned a No. 4 seed in the WAC Soccer Tournament, their highest seed since joining the conference.
The 2022 edition of the Trailblazers led the Western Athletic Conference in Goals Against Average and Goals Allowed. They allowed just 14 goals in 18 games for a 0.78 GAA. Utah Tech also posted nine shutouts in 18 games, including a stretch of seven-straight clean sheets. Obermeyer contributed to developing four All-WAC players in three seasons, including three in 2022: forward Karli Nyland and defenders Gracie Knutzen and Ella Carmody.
Before Utah Tech, Obermeyer completed a one-year stint as MLS Academy youth coach with the Minnesota United FC (2019-20), which came after an eight-year run as a head and assistant coach at several age divisions with the Minnesota Thunder Academy (2011-19).In addition to his new role, Obermeyer is also pursuing his master of science in sport analytics, with a dual emphasis in sport performance and sport business.Obermeyer, also served as a coach in Minnesota’s ODP program (2011-17), and was a technical trainer and age group coach with the Eden Prairie Soccer Club (2010-14). At the collegiate level, he was a volunteer assistant men’s soccer coach (2010-11) and assistant women’s coach and reserve team head coach (2008-11) at his alma mater, Gustavus Adolphus (MN) College.
Obermeyer double-majored in History and Political Science at Gustavus Adolphus, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in 2008. He is also a licensed U.S. Soccer Federation Grassroots instructor and has both USSF Youth-A and D coaching licenses.Keep up with all the latest news and information on the Rebels by following Ole Miss Soccer on X at @OleMissSoccer, on the Ole Miss Soccer Facebook page, and on Instagram at @officialolemisssoccer. Subscribe to the Ole Miss soccer newsletter stay up to date with the best content from the pitch.
Get rewarded for attending events by joining Rebel Rewards powered by Coca-Cola, the official fan loyalty program of the Ole Miss Rebels. Download the Ole Miss Sports mobile app, sign up for a Rebel Rewards account, and start earning points immediately that can be redeemed for exclusive prizes and experiences.STAY CONNECTEDIn his new role Obermeyer will oversee the development and implementation of data strategy for the program which includes the quantitative assessment of players and the team to help improve both performance and design.”Over the last two seasons, Dane has served as a critical member of our on-field coaching staff” said head coach Molly Rouse. “In this transition, we are excited for the expertise he has within analytics to better improve our processes, as well as enhance our support staff.”
