Stevens Institute of Technology Athletics

Jeff Parker has been at the helm of the Stevens Institute of Technology women’s soccer program since August of 2000 and enters his 24th season in 2023. He holds the program record with 293 total victories at Stevens.

During his time on the Palisade, the women’s soccer program has strived to pursue excellence and develop an identity in the classroom, on campus and in the community. 

• Core Values are Energy, Attitude, Effort, Thankfulness and Servanthood. 
• We aim to become better people through playing the game we love with teammates that we are building life-long relationships. 
• We believe that, in the end, the scoreboard takes care of itself. 
• Success is best measured by the achiever 
• Stevens plays a fast, modern attacking style with the emphasis on individual decisions in a team environment. 

Parker has also helped to develop and instruct in the Stevens Leadership Academy. 

• 2021: Second Round
• 2019: Third Round
• 2018: Second Round
• 2017: First Round
• 2016: Second Round
• 2015: First Round
• 2011: First Round
• 2010: Second Round
• 2006: First Round
• 2005: Third Round
• 2004: Second Round
• 2003: Second Round
• 2002: Second Round

• 2019: Julia Panko – USCA and D3Soccer.com First Team All-American  
• 2018: Julia Panko – USCA First Team All-American  
• 2017: Julia Panko – USCA Third Team All-American  
• 2016: Raba Nassif – NSCAA and D3Soccer.com All-American  
• 2015: Raba Nassif – NSCAA and D3Soccer.com All-American  
• 2006: Heather Dean – D3Kicks.com All-American 
• 2006: Sienna York-Carr – D3Kicks.com All-American 

• 2023: Rachel Rouse – Offensive Player of the Year
• 2023: Luciana Rodrigues – Rookie of the Year
• 2021: Kaitlyn Casiano – Defensive Player of the Year
• 2019: Julia Panko – Offensive Player of the Year 
• 2019: Gianna Nitti – Defensive Player of the Year
• 2019: Louise Gottwald – Rookie of the Year
• 2019: Coaching Staff of the Year

• 2018: Julia Panko – Offensive Player of the Year 
• 2018: Coaching Staff of the Year 
• 2017: Julia Panko – Offensive Player of the Year 
• 2017: Coaching Staff of the Year 
• 2016: Raba Nassif – Offensive Player of the Year 
• 2016: Julia Panko – Rookie of the Year 
• 2016: Coaching Staff of the Year 
• 2015: Raba Nassif – Offensive Player of the Year 
• 2015: Zisi Komar – Rookie of the Year 
• 2013: Raba Nassif – Rookie of the Year 
• 2012: Carly Bean – Rookie of the Year 
• 2011: Ann Heine – Rookie of the Year 
• 2011: Coach of the Year 
• 2010: Bridgette Barden – Rookie of the Year 
• 2008: Salme Cook – Defensive Player of the Year 

• 2006: Sara Roeder – Player of the Year 
• 2005: Sienna York-Carr – Player of the Year 
• 2005: Salme Cook – Co-Rookie of the Year 
• 2004: Valerie Barnhart – Player of the Year 
• 2003: Valerie Barnhart – Player of the Year 
• 2001: Valerie Barnhart – Rookie of the Year 
• 2001: Coach of the Year 
• 2000: Mary Kochis – Rookie of the Year 
• 2000: Coach of the Year 

• 100% graduation rate and remarkable people making a positive difference in the lives of others.
• A 3.71 team GPA in spring of 2018 - highest of any team in the Empire 8 
• Twice awarded the Stevens Presidents Cup 
• In total, 10 different teams earn USCA Scholar All-America team honors (2002, 2004, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2018) 
• 31 CoSIDA Academic All-District honors 
• Eight Academic/Scholar All-American honors:
  • 2022: Rachel Rouse – College Sports Communicators Third Team Academic All-American
  • 2019: Julia Panko – USCA First Team Scholar All-American and First Team CoSIDA Academic All-American
  • 2019: Gabby Saade – Third Team CoSIDA Academic All-American
  • 2018: Olivia Butera – NSCAA Third Team Scholar All-American 
  • 2018: Julia Panko – NSCAA First Team Scholar All-American and Second Team CoSIDA Academic All-American 
  • 2017: Julia Panko – Second Team CoSIDA Academic All-American 
  • 2007: Sara Roeder – CoSIDA Academic All-American 
  • 2005: Heather Dean – NSCAA Scholar All-American 

• Reached 500 career games coached in 2023
• The Ducks won a record five consecutive conference tournament titles from 2015-19 and have advanced to the NCAA Tournament in six straight seasons - one of the longest active streaks in Division III
• Parker holds the program record for most wins
• 13 NCAA Tournament appearances (11-11-2 record in NCAA tournament play) 
• In total, Parker has taken the Ducks to 16 conference tournament championships  
• Led the 2019 squad to a school record 15 consecutive victories.
• Helped Stevens win the ECAC Metro Region in 2014, 2008 and 2007
• Advanced to the NCAA Round of 16 in 2019 for the first time since 2015 and three times in program history (2019, 2015 & 2005)
• In 2010, improved the team’s win total by 11 matches from the previous year 
• Took the 2005 Ducks team to the NCAA Round of 16 for the first time in program history 
• Won a total of seven conference coach/coaching staff of the year awards 

• He holds certifications from the United States Soccer Federation and NSCAA/United Soccer Coaches Association 
• Has completed courses from the United European Football Association, the Czech Football Association and the Football Association of Ireland  
• Served four years on the NCAA Division III Women's Soccer Committee including two as national chair 
• Served as the Head Coach for the women's soccer team at Saint Peter's College (Now university) from 1998-99
• Worked with both the Maryland and New Jersey Olympic Development Programs 
• Coached with the Wheaton Wings Soccer Club in Maryland as well as Freestate United in Maryland and Colonia FC and Central Jersey Riptide in New Jersey 
• Helped found and organize the Match Fit Academy in New Jersey  
• Assistant coach at Georgetown University from 1995-98 
• Worked in both the Sports Information Offices at Georgetown and Texas Tech University 
• Bachelor of Arts - Texas Tech ‘91 (Broadcast Journalism) 
• Master of Arts - Texas Tech ‘93 (Sports Administration) 

Parker resides in Nutley, New Jersey with his wife Leena.