Jodi Grant Named Women's Soccer Assistant Coach

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – The CSU Bakersfield women's soccer team officially announced the hiring of a new assistant coach this week.

Jodi Grant makes her return to the CSUB women's soccer program after serving as a volunteer assistant coach Spring 2018 under current head coach, Sebastian Vecchio.

Grant was an assistant coach at University of Memphis for thirteen seasons (5/01-3/14) before moving to Bakersfield with husband and men's soccer head coach Richie Grant. As an assistant with the Tigers, Grant helped monitor student-athlete academic progress, organize summer and community camps, and develop annual off-season technical skill, motivation, fitness, and nutritional programs.

"Jodi's approach to improving the whole student athlete will make us better right away. I had the privilege to work alongside Jodi early in my career and I am looking forward to replicating the success we had working together!"

All totaled during her time in Tennessee, Grant competed in 5 NCAA Division I National Tournaments, won 5 consecutive Conference USA Championships (2007-11), ranked as high as 3rd nationally with a school season record of 21-1-1, coached 5 All-Americans and 5 Academic/Scholar All-Americans, and made a name for herself coaching in club, state, regional and national circuits.

"We are excited to add such an accomplished coach to our program. Jodi's passion and commitment for the game is first class and our student athletes will benefit from her experience and championship pedigree."

Before coaching, Grant attended the University of Memphis and played soccer (1995-98) for the Lady Tigers. She earned Conference USA All-Conference honors in 1995 and 1997, was a team captain in 1998, and is currently fourth all-time in points, goals scored, overall assists, and assists in a season.

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