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Staff Directory
Jecko, Jess
Jess Jecko
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- Assistant Coach
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Jess Jecko joined the Blue Devils as an assistant coach in May 2022. Jecko previously served as a volunteer assistant coach for the Blue Devils during the 2020-21 season.
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Jecko returned to Durham following one season as an assistant coach at Dartmouth College. The Big Green returned to the field hockey field for the first time since the fall of 2019 and Jecko was instrumental in leading Dartmouth through a challenging 2021 campaign.
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 "I am proud and excited to announce the return of Jess Jecko to the 2022 Duke field hockey staff as an assistant coach. Jess served as a committed and enthusiastic volunteer coach throughout the 2020 season and now returns to Duke after coaching the 2021 season with the Dartmouth College field hockey program."
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Jecko returns to the ACC following her collegiate career at Syracuse in which she played from 2012-15. After graduating in 2016, Jecko was a member of the USA Women's National Team and competed in the Field Hockey Pro League for two seasons. A standout goaltender for Syracuse, Jecko will work closely with Duke's talented quarter of goalies this upcoming season.
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"Jess's passion for the coaching profession and for all aspects of the game made this decision an easy one," Bustin said. "Jess understands the Duke True program philosophy and shares in the values in which we live and play. With her specialty in goalkeeping, Jess, alongside volunteer coach and Duke alum Sammi Steele, will have her hands full as we welcome goalkeepers Grace Brightbill, Piper Hampsch, Charlotte Johnson, and freshman Abby Spear to the field this fall."
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During her time in the cage at Syracuse, Jecko played in 68 games, collecting 217 saves and posting a career goals against average of 1.31. As a senior, she helped her team win the ACC regular season and 2015 NCAA National Championship where she was named to the All-Tournament Team. In her junior season, the Orange were the NCAA Runner-Ups and won the BIG EAST title during her freshman campaign.
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Over the years, Jecko has coached at various places along with working numerous camps. She began coaching in 2013, working as an assistant coach with USA Field Hockey Futures until 2019. Following her graduation, Jecko stayed at her alma mater to serve as the volunteer assistant coach for the 2016-17 year. Jecko has also been a goalkeeper coach for the WC Eagles, Spooky Nook, Old Alex Colts and Irish Juniors National Team. She also served as a volunteer assistant at Washington College.
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Jecko brings with her incredible experience on the international level as well as a member of the U.S. Women's National Team. While training and competing all over the world, the native of Clinton, N.Y., earned Player of the Match honors against Australia in 2019 and Queen of the Match recognition versus Korea at the Four Nations Women's Ibaraki International Tournament in 2018.
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Jecko graduated from Syracuse in 2016 with a bachelor's degree in child and family studies. While a student-athlete, Jecko was named to the Dean's List and ACC Honor Roll while representing her team for three years on the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).
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Jecko returned to Durham following one season as an assistant coach at Dartmouth College. The Big Green returned to the field hockey field for the first time since the fall of 2019 and Jecko was instrumental in leading Dartmouth through a challenging 2021 campaign.
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 "I am proud and excited to announce the return of Jess Jecko to the 2022 Duke field hockey staff as an assistant coach. Jess served as a committed and enthusiastic volunteer coach throughout the 2020 season and now returns to Duke after coaching the 2021 season with the Dartmouth College field hockey program."
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Jecko returns to the ACC following her collegiate career at Syracuse in which she played from 2012-15. After graduating in 2016, Jecko was a member of the USA Women's National Team and competed in the Field Hockey Pro League for two seasons. A standout goaltender for Syracuse, Jecko will work closely with Duke's talented quarter of goalies this upcoming season.
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"Jess's passion for the coaching profession and for all aspects of the game made this decision an easy one," Bustin said. "Jess understands the Duke True program philosophy and shares in the values in which we live and play. With her specialty in goalkeeping, Jess, alongside volunteer coach and Duke alum Sammi Steele, will have her hands full as we welcome goalkeepers Grace Brightbill, Piper Hampsch, Charlotte Johnson, and freshman Abby Spear to the field this fall."
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During her time in the cage at Syracuse, Jecko played in 68 games, collecting 217 saves and posting a career goals against average of 1.31. As a senior, she helped her team win the ACC regular season and 2015 NCAA National Championship where she was named to the All-Tournament Team. In her junior season, the Orange were the NCAA Runner-Ups and won the BIG EAST title during her freshman campaign.
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Over the years, Jecko has coached at various places along with working numerous camps. She began coaching in 2013, working as an assistant coach with USA Field Hockey Futures until 2019. Following her graduation, Jecko stayed at her alma mater to serve as the volunteer assistant coach for the 2016-17 year. Jecko has also been a goalkeeper coach for the WC Eagles, Spooky Nook, Old Alex Colts and Irish Juniors National Team. She also served as a volunteer assistant at Washington College.
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Jecko brings with her incredible experience on the international level as well as a member of the U.S. Women's National Team. While training and competing all over the world, the native of Clinton, N.Y., earned Player of the Match honors against Australia in 2019 and Queen of the Match recognition versus Korea at the Four Nations Women's Ibaraki International Tournament in 2018.
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Jecko graduated from Syracuse in 2016 with a bachelor's degree in child and family studies. While a student-athlete, Jecko was named to the Dean's List and ACC Honor Roll while representing her team for three years on the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).
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