Jess Clinton joins New York Surf Soccer Club

Fordham Women’s Head Soccer Coach now part of New York Surf’s Westchester County Coaching Leadership

New York Surf Soccer Club is pleased to welcome Coach Jess Clinton to the club’s Westchester County-based coaching leadership team. Coach Clinton is currently the Head Women’s Soccer Coach at Fordham University, one of the region’s leading Division I women’s soccer programs.

In just two short years, Clinton has put the Fordham Rams in the Atlantic 10 Championship hunt, making the title match for just the third time in team history in 2015. Coach Clinton previously spent six years coaching Boston University, most recently serving as associate head coach in 2013.

Coach Clinton also serves as a coach in the ENY State Olympic Development Program. Prior to her time coaching at Boston University, Clinton served as an assistant coach at St. John’s University from 2007 to 2008. Clinton also coached within the youth club NEFC since 2009. Clinton holds NSCAA National and Advanced Diplomas, as well as a USSF “B” and “C” licenses. As a player at Boston University, Clinton was one of the Terriers’ most accomplished keepers. She sits at the top of the school record books in saves in a season (98) and saves in a career (312).

Coach Clinton was the 2003 America East Goalkeeper of the Year, and a member of three America East championship teams (2000, 2001, 2003). She was an America East All-Conference First Team honoree in 2001 and 2003, while collecting NSCAA All-Northeast Region Team honors as a senior. In addition, Clinton trained with the Boston Breakers of the Women’s United Soccer Association for one season in 2003.

“NY Surf is committed to bringing in the top coaching talent into our club, as we assemble the finest coaching staff in the New York metro region. Jess is an extremely talented coach and will fit well into the Surf player development system,” commented Matt Popoli, New York Surf SC President. “Jess will bring a fresh and innovative approach to coaching and player development. I am confident that our system will provide the best training and technical development environment in the New York area, and will prepare our players and teams to play at the highest levels of soccer,” added Popoli.

Coach Clinton will coach the NY Surf G01 (Westchester) team during the 2016-2017 season.