Dallas Baptist University announced the hiring of Jess Jobe as the new head coach for the DBU Men's Soccer team.  Jobe, returns to DBU where he was an assistant coach for the DBU Women's Soccer team from 2011-2017 including a two-year stint as the program's associate head coach.  Following his time at DBU, Jobe became the co-head coach for the women's soccer team at Northwestern State University, an NCAA Division I program in Natchitoches, Louisiana.

"We couldn't be more excited to welcome Jess Jobe and his family back to University Hill," DBU Director of Athletics Connor Smith said following Monday's announcement.  "Jess brings a wealth of coaching and leadership experience and is passionate in advancing Christ-centered championship athletics at DBU.  We are looking forward to the future of DBU Men's Soccer under Jess' leadership."

During his three seasons at the helm at Northwestern State, Jobe compiled a 32-21-3 record and guided the Lady Demons' program to heights they had not reached since 2005.  In 2019, Jobe led NSU to a 13-win season, their most wins since 2005 and reached the championship of the Southland Conference Tournament. 

NSU finished second in the regular-season standings in the SLC in 2019, going 8-2-1 in conference, and defeated champion Lamar University, handing the Cardinals their only conference setback. The Lady Demons knocked off Sam Houston State and McNeese on their way to advancing to the SLC Championshps for the first time since 2005.

NSU finished with the second most wins (8) and second most points (25) in conference play in program history. For his efforts, he and co-head coach Anna Jobe were named Co-All Louisiana Coaches of the Year.
 
Jobe's squad had five players named to the All-Southland Conference teams in 2019, led by Southland Conference Defender of the Year Nicole Henry. The defense was the calling card in 2019, as it allowed just 1.27 goals and 8.5 shots per game. The Lady Demons surrendered one goal or fewer 17 times in 22 matches and registered eight shutouts, which was the most in a season for NSU since 2009.

In his first season in Natchitoches in 2018, Jobe's squad won 10 matches and reached the SLC Tournament.  Prior to the 2018 season, NSU had made only one appearance in the SLC Tournament. 
  
In 2018, Jobe tutored All-Southland Conference selection April Trowbridge (league best 13 goals, which was tied for 13th in the nation at the end of the regular season) as she led an offense that finished 30th in the nation with 2.10 goals per game.

"First I want to thank Dr. Wright, Jonathan Teat, and Connor Smith for entrusting me to lead the Men's soccer team going forward," Jobe said.  "I am grateful for this opportunity and for the support the administration and DBU community has shown to our family.  I can't wait to see what God has planned for the future of this program and am eager to be back at Patriot field this fall."

Before NSU, Jobe spent the past seven seasons on the DBU staff, the last two as associate head coach after three seasons as the top assistant and two as a graduate assistant.
 
During his time at DBU, the Patriots were a top 25 program in each of those seven seasons, qualifying for six NCAA Division II Tournaments with a 108-35-11 mark in that span.  DBU won the Heartland Conference regular season and tournament titles in 2017, advancing to the Division II NCAA Tournament and finishing with a 15-4-2 record.  The Patriots appeared in the regional championship (Sweet 16) twice, winning the title and advancing to the national quarterfinals in 2015.  Jess helped guide the Patriots to four conference regular season titles (2011, 2012, 2015, 2017) and four league tournament titles (2011, 2015, 2016, 2017).  Five Patriots have achieved All-American status with 12 regional selections and 55 all-conference picks in Jobe's seven seasons at DBU.
 
Jobe also has one season of NCAA Division I experience as the University of North Texas goalkeeper coach in 2010. The Mean Green allowed just 17 goals in 21 matches, posting a 0.78 goals against average and nine shutouts. UNT went 12-7-1 and 7-3-1 in the Sun Belt Conference.
 
Jess has been involved with the North Texas State Olympic Development Program (2010-14), the U.S. Soccer Olympic Development Program (2012-15) and the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (2016 to present).
 
His coaching licenses include an Advanced National Goalkeeper Diploma (2015), an Advanced National Coaching Diploma (2014) and a USSF Level 'D' Coaching License (2009).
 
Jess has also been involved in soccer camps around the state, including being an integral assistant at the University of Texas soccer camps under coach Angela Kelly.
 
After finishing his playing career at Fontbonne University, he served as a student assistant coach and recruiter in 2009. 

Jess started his playing career at Georgia Southern as a goalkeeper before transferring to NCAA Division III member Fontbonne.At Fontbonne, he was a three-time, all-conference performer -- twice as a goalkeeper and once as a midfielder.
  
Jess completed his master of education in kinesiology from Dallas Baptist University (2014) and his bachelor of science in sports management at Fontbonne (2009).
 
The Denton, Texas, native was married to Anna in December of 2016, and they have a newborn son Sterling born in March of 2020.