Jessica Franklin Named Elmira Field Hockey Coach
Former Utica Student-Athlete Named Leader of Soaring Eagles Program
Renee Carlineo, Elmira Director of Athletics, announced the appointment of
Jessica Franklin as head coach of the Soaring Eagles field hockey program.
"After a search that involved outstanding finalists, we are thrilled to have Jessica join our Soaring Eagle team," said Carlineo. "Her familiarity with the Empire 8, her knowledge and success within our recruiting base, and her rapport with our student-athletes and staff during the process were exactly what we were looking for in this position. Jessica is an ideal fit for our program and for Elmira College in every aspect. I look forward to working with her and providing support to help build our field hockey team. I am certain Jessica will build a positive and healthy culture for our student athletes and reach great levels of success."
"I am very excited for the opportunity to coach at Elmira College," said Franklin. "I believe that there is a ton of potential to be successful here and I look forward to building the field hockey program. I feel very fortunate to be able to be a part of the future of this program."
Franklin comes to Elmira following coaching stints at Division II Limestone College in Gaffney, South Carolina, as well as Division III institutions Morrisville State, Oberlin College and Oswego State.
During her tenure as an assistant coach with Limestone, she helped guide the Saints to a 14-4 overall record and a 9-1 mark inside the South Atlantic Conference Carolinas during the 2018 season. Her squad at Limestone went on to win the inaugural conference title, defeating Queens University of Charlotte, 3-2, in the championship game. Additionally, Franklin helped coach a trio of Limestone student-athletes to All-American status.
Prior to her time at Limestone, Franklin served as an assistant coach at Morrisville State during the 2017 season, Oberlin in 2016, and Oswego State for the 2015 and 2014 campaigns. Her time with all three programs was instrumental in developing a well-rounded coaching arsenal, as she oversaw nearly every aspect of coaching from recruiting to skill building.
Franklin also has coaching experience with the All-American Field Hockey Camps, one of the premier camps for up-and-coming field hockey players. During her stint with the All-American camp, she developed and implemented practice plans, as well as evaluate players during drills and competition.
Before becoming a seasoned coach in the collegiate ranks, Franklin was a four-year member of the Utica College field hockey team from 2010-13.
"Being back in the E8 is great, it is such a strong and competitive conference," added Franklin. "I had a great and successful time playing in the Empire 8. I am beyond excited and grateful for the opportunity to coach a team back in the E8."
The UC field hockey program saw substantial growth with Franklin on the roster, as the Pioneers posted a 51-29 four-year record that included back-to-back Empire 8 Conference titles in 2012 and 2013, as well as back-to-back NCAA Division III Sweet Sixteen appearances. During her senior year in 2013, Utica went 17-5, which at the time was the best season in program history.
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