University of Connecticut Athletics
Valentino adds Jessica Jacobson as Assistant Coach
7/26/2019 10:04:00 AM | Softball
STORRS, Conn.—Head Coach Laura Valentino announced Jessica Jacobson as the newest addition to the UConn Softball coaching staff as an assistant coach. Jacobson will assist with all facets of the program, working primarily with the pitchers.
"I am so excited to have Jess as our pitching coach at UConn," said Valentino. "Since I've known Jess, her work ethic, determination, and ability to develop pitchers has stood out. I know she will be a tremendous asset to our program. Her experience and passion for the game is going to bring great value to our student-athletes in developing a championship culture on and off the field. I feel very fortunate for the opportunity to be working alongside Jess at UConn."
"Laura is an inspiring, intelligent, and motivated coach," said Jacobson. "I am so thankful to have the opportunity to be a part of her program at UConn and help the student-athletes reach new heights. There are so many exciting things on the horizon for UConn softball, I am eager to start my work with the pitchers to help them reach their goals and become one of the best staffs in the Northeast!"
Jacobson comes to UConn with more than 11 years of experience as a softball coach, with her most recent tenure at Elon University. She rejoined the Phoenix staff in 2011 as associate head coach, pitching coach. Her recruiting and coaching aided in Elon's first two female Division I All-Americans, as well as 14 wins over Atlantic Coast Conference opponents.
She was a part of the program's first pair of Southeastern Conference victories over Georgia in 2012 and 2019. In Elon's Division I era, Jacobson has coached several student-athletes to breaking program records in both individual season and career categories. During her time, she also coached Elon's only pair of pitchers to throw perfect games in program history.
Jacobson has served as an assistant coach at Saint Peter's College, University of New Haven, and Drew University.
A graduate of The College of New Jersey in 2007, she earned a dual bachelor of science in elementary education & psychology. As a student-athlete, she received the HONDA Inspiration Award in 2007, an award given to one female NCAA yearly that has overcome adversity to excel in her sport by showing strength of character and sets an outstanding example for young women. She was named Second Team All-NJAC, team captain twice, and Second Team All-East by Louisville Slugger/National Fastpitch Coaches Association at the designated player position.
Jacobson obtained her master's degree in management of sports industries from the University of New Haven.
