Coaches

Justine Lombardi

Justine Lombardi enters her third season at the helm of the Terriers women's soccer program, beginning in 2021-22. Lombardi was named St. Francis Brooklyn's first-ever women's soccer head coach on August 28, 2018.


Lombardi joined St. Francis Brooklyn after serving as a women's soccer assistant coach at her alma mater Quinnipiac University for six seasons. While at Quinnipiac, Lombardi played an integral role in the recruiting efforts of prospective student-athletes. She was also responsible for overseeing training aspects of the team, both physically and mentally throughout each season.


Over her final two seasons at Quinnipiac, the Bobcats thrived with Lombardi on staff. In 2017, the Bobcats reached the MAAC semifinals after going (9-7-3, 5-2-3 MAAC). In 2016, Quinnipiac had its best season in program history as a member of the MAAC. The Bobcats finished the year (12-7-1, 7-4 MAAC) and earned the No. 2 seed in the conference championship. Quinnipiac went on to advance to the MAAC Championship Game for the first time in program history.


Before returning to Quinnipiac as an assistant coach, Lombardi spent time at Bridgeport University as an assistant from 2010-12. In 2011, the Purple Knights finished with an undefeated mark of (16-0-2) and made an appearance in the Division II NCAA Tournament.


Before her coaching career began, Lombardi was a member of the Quinnipiac women's soccer team where she was a four-year starter and team captain for head coach Dave Clarke. She appeared in 64 games (58 starts) for the Bobcats during her collegiate career. Lombardi recorded one goal and six assists for a total of eight points. She graduated with a degree in Health Sciences with a concentration in Sports Medicine.


Lombardi was born in Hartford, CT, grew up in Enfield, CT, and attended Enrico Fermi High School. She played for the Connecticut Football Club during her entire youth career and continued coaching for the club after her playing career ended.