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ODAC Hall of Fame

Bill Shellenberger

Bill Shellenberger

  • Class
  • Induction
    2025
  • Sport(s)
    Administrator, Coach, Men's Soccer
HONOREE FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF LYNCHBURG
  • Began the Lynchburg men's soccer program in 1954 and led the Hornets for 34 seasons (1954-88)
  • Record of 371-167-48 (.674 win percentage)
  • Deemed "the winningest coach ever in college soccer" in a Sports Illustrated feature in 1978
  • Recognized in 1991 by the Virginia General Assembly for his "Unparalleled Record of Achievement"
  • Lynchburg's main field was named in his honor in 1990, and former LC students created the William H. Shellenberger Scholarship Fund in his honor that same year
  • Was inducted into the Lynchburg Sports Hall of Fame in its introductory year in 1978
  • Won 21 men's soccer conference championships: 10 ODAC championships, 3 Mason-Dixon championships, 8 Dixie championships. 10 appearances in the National Tournament
  • Five-time ODAC Coach of the Year in men's soccer. VISA Men's Soccer Coach of the Year 1976
  • Six-time ODAC Coach of the Year in men's golf, led team to six ODAC men's golf championships
Click HERE for Bill Shellenberger's full bio in LYN's Athletic Hall of Fame