Colgate University Athletics

Colgate head coach Kathy Brawn officially announced the addition of former Raider Jenna Gibney ’15 to the women’s soccer coaching staff in spring 2016. She enters her fourth season on staff in 2019.
 
“When we had an opening on our staff, I immediately thought of Jenna Gibney,” Brawn said. “Her technical and tactical excellence as a player has translated directly into her ability to coach. Jenna is an outstanding person. We are fortunate to have her back at Colgate.”
 
Gibney has made an immediate impact since joining the Raiders. In her first three years, she has helped mentor two Patriot League Midfielders of the Year, a Patriot League Rookie of the Year, and over 10 All-Patriot League picks.
 
As a player, Gibney was limited by injuries to just 17 games combined over her final two seasons but played 54 career games for the Raiders, including 23 starts. The defender posted two career goals and two assists, and was a key member of Colgate’s 2012 Patriot League championship squad.
 
The Wayne, New Jersey, native planned to play professionally after her Colgate graduation but never could fully recover from her collegiate injuries.
 
“When I got the call from Kathy about a position here, it was a no-brainer,” Gibney said. “I was super excited and totally on-board for coming back.
 
“It’s been great to see the other side of things. As a player, I had a really great relationship with Kathy. And now that I have more of a colleague-relationship with her, it’s really awesome to have her support and her guidance.”