California State University, East Bay Women's Soccer

In August 2024, Anne Whipple was named Interim Women's Soccer Head Coach at Cal State East Bay. Following an outstanding 2024 season, the interim tag was removed in December 2024 and Whipple was officially named the head coach in a full-time status.  The 2024 season under Whipple's direction was historical for the program. The Pioneers, after starting CCAA play at 1-3-0, went on a run to finish the regular season on a seven-match unbeaten streak. A win in the regular season finale not only clinched a spot for the team in the CCAA Tournament, but elevated the Pioneers in the standings to the second seed, earning a first round bye. In the CCAA Tournament Semifinals, East Bay won 1-0 to advance to its second CCAA Tournament Championship Match in program history. Overall, the Pioneers had 11 wins - tied for the most as a CCAA member. Following the 2024 season, the Pioneers were listed as 'Receiving Votes' in the final United Soccer Coaches Division II Women's Soccer Poll. Multiple All-CCAA Awards were garnered by the Pioneers in 2024 including one First Team, one Second Team and three Honorable Mention selections. Whipple served as Assistant Women's Soccer Coach for the Cal State East Bay in April 2022 and served in that role until her promotion in 2024.  Before joining the Pioneers, Whipple served as Head Coach for Holy Names University during the 2021 season.  Additionally her collegiate coaching experience includes serving as Assistant Women's Soccer Coach at Saint Mary's College of California from March 2019 to February 2020. At SMC, Whipple was the program's recruiting coordinator, monitored academics, coordinated travel, oversaw budgeting, set pieces, organized equipment and oversaw video analysis. At SMC, Whipple was Director of Soccer Operations prior to being named as an assistant coach. She also served as Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach at Central Washington University from July 2017 to February 2018.  In addition to collegiate soccer, Whipple has coached at the club level, including a year as Head Girls Soccer Coach, U11 for San Ramon FC and over four years with Diablo FC as Head and Assistant Girls Coach, U15, U17, U18.  Whipple played in the San Ramon WPSL and as a student-athlete at SMC, served as team captain for the Gaels.   Whipple graduated Cum Laude in 2016 with Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Saint Mary’s College of California.

Jessica Clinton was joined the coaching staff as Assistant Women's Soccer Coach for Cal State East Bay in August 2023.  Clinton brings a wealth of soccer experience to the Pioneers, including coaching at the professional, collegiate and club levels.  In 2023, Clinton was named the first head coach in the history of Oakland Soul SC.  Before coaching the Soul, Clinton's coaching experience includes: Director of Soccer - South Shore Select (Girls Soccer Academy near Boston) - 2022-2023 Associate Head Coach - Boston University - 2007-2014, 2022  Head Coach - Fordham University - 2014-2021 Assistant Coach - St. John's University - 2006-2007 Throughout her coaching career, multiple players under her guidance went on to play professional soccer in NWSL and European Leagues, with some even appearing in World Cup competition.  As a goalkeeper for BU, Clinton sits atop the school record book for saves in a season (98) and saves in a career (312). She ranks seventh in Terrier history in goals-against-average (1.10) and sixth in career save percentage (.802). She was the 2003 America East Goalkeeper of the Year and a two-time All-Conference First Team honoree. Clinton also was named to the NSCAA All-Northeast Region Team as a senior.  In 2003, she trained with the Boston Breakers of the Women's United Soccer Association.  Clinton is originally from Valley Stream, New York where she attended Valley Stream Central High School.  She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality Administration in 2004 from Boston University.  Clinton holds a US Soccer C and B License as well as a United Soccer Coaches National and Advanced National Diploma.