Everything in life takes hard work including sports. The Grace University Women’s Basketball program works hard to develop a good work ethic in each of the young women that participate. In the classrooms, the athletes are expected to work hard and study so that they can develop skills that will pay off later in life.  As they prepare to compete in the NCCAA,  the athletes are pushed to work hard on the court as well. Each athlete knows that it takes hard work to reach the next level and here at Grace, we believe that hard work pays off whether on the court or life in general.  The Women’s Basketball program is one you can get behind.

Shawn Kliewer

Shawn Kliewer starts his first year as the Royals Women’s basketball coach.  Shawn is very excited about taking over such a strong program.

Shawn and his wife, Anneliese, have been married for 2 ½ years.  They currently live in Ashland, NE. 

Shawn’s basketball background includes playing four years at Grace University (00-03), assistant coach for the Grace Men’s program in 2004 and one year playing professionally in Germany. 

Shawn studied basketball as much as he has played it.  He loves teaching basketball; paying close attention to the fundamentals.

More importantly than basketball, Shawn’s passion is to share his faith with those who do not know the Lord.  In his job at Christ for the City International, Shawn helps people find their way into the mission field where they can help others around the world.