Former Boston University women[apos]s soccer standout Jessica Clinton, an assistant coach at BU since 2008, was promoted to associate head coach in February 2013.
Clinton ([apos]04) had previously served as an assistant coach at St. John[apos]s for the 2007 season.
Clinton remains one of the Terriers[apos] most accomplished goalkeepers, as she sits at the top of the school record books in saves in a season (98) and saves in a career (312), while also ranking seventh in career goals-against average (1.10) and sixth in career save percentage (.802).
The 2003 America East Goalkeeper of the Year, Clinton was a member of three AE 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[apos]s United Soccer Association (WUSA) for one season in 2003.
The Valley Stream, N.Y., native gained experience in the coaching ranks as an assistant at St. John[apos]s from 2007 to 2008. Prior to her stint with the Red Storm, Clinton was the head coach of the Girls U-10/11 team for the Long Island United Academy and the goalkeeping coach for the Eastern New York Olympic Development Program (ODP). Clinton also continued to serve as a counselor for the David Bucciero Goalkeeping Academy from 2001-07.
Clinton has also coached within the youth club NEFC since 2009.
Clinton is a holder of a LIJSL/ENY Youth Soccer Association State 'A' Coaching License, NSCAA National and Advanced Diplomas, as well as a USSF 'C' License. She also received the Bob McNulty award which is named in honor of Bob McNulty, a former national staff coach, who instructed 'C' courses for many years. The award is given candidates who best represent coaching and the important role it plays in the development of young people.
She graduated from Boston University in 2004 with a degree in hospitality administration.
