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Jesse Campos
Jesse Campos begins his eighth season as the head coach of the St. Catherine University soccer team in 2024-25.
Jesse Campos has once again demonstrated his exceptional coaching prowess in the 2023 season, leading St. Catherine University to unparalleled success in the MIAC. With his strategic insight and unwavering leadership, Campos guided his team to their fourth MIAC Playoff Title, overcoming Carleton College in a decisive victory. The 2023 season was a hallmark of excellence for Campos and his team, culminating in a remarkable 16-4-1 overall record and an impressive 9-1-1 MIAC record. This success marked a historic 3-peat as MIAC Champions, further solidifying Campos's legacy in collegiate soccer. The team's outstanding performance earned them a well-deserved bid to the NCAA Tournament, continuing their streak of competitive dominance. Under Campos's guidance, individual players also achieved significant recognition. The season saw the rise of an All-American and a Scholar All-American, alongside multiple All-Region and Scholar All-Region selections. Additionally, his players garnered the prestigious titles of MIAC Player of the Year, spots on the All-Conference team, and places on the All-Playoff Team, reflecting the high level of talent and discipline fostered under Campos's mentorship. Jesse Campos's dedication to developing well-rounded student-athletes both on the field and in the classroom continues to be a cornerstone of his coaching philosophy. His commitment to excellence has made him a respected leader, driving his team to success season after season. Jesse Campos holds a B license from the US Soccer Federation.
In 2022, Campos led his team to their third MIAC Playoff Title, securing a hard-fought victory over Carleton College. This triumph earned them a coveted bid to the NCAA Tournament, capping off a remarkable season with an impressive 13-5-4 overall record, including a 7-2-2 mark in MIAC play. The team’s success under Campos’s leadership was further highlighted by the achievement of four All-Region IX Players, five All-Conference Players, and the prestigious Academic All-Region recognition. Campos’s coaching philosophy emphasizes discipline, teamwork, and academic excellence, which is reflected not only in the team’s on-field success but also in their back-to-back MIAC Championships. His ability to develop players and create a winning culture has made him a respected figure in collegiate athletics.
In 2021, Campos led the Wildcats to the program's first-ever regular season MIAC championship to earn a No. 1 seed in the MIAC Playoff tournament. The team went on to secure the program's second MIAC Playoff Title with a defeat of the College of Saint Benedict to earn a bid to the NCAA Tournament. The team finished 15-2-3 with an MIAC record of 9-1-1. During the season, Campos earned his 50th career win to become the program's most winningest coach while also being named MIAC Coach of the Year. The entire coaching staff earned United Soccer Coaches Region Coaching Staff of the Year while Campos' team earned multiple end of the season accolades including the program's first All-America selection (Amanda Elton, Third-Team).
The 2020 fall season was canceled and an abbreviated season was played in spring 2021. Campos led the Wildcats to a perfect 4-0 season allowing just two goals while scoring 20.
In year three, Campos led St. Kate's to a 12-7 overall record making it to the MIAC Playoffs for the fifth consecutive season, as the No. 3 seed. Overall, the team finished 8-3 in the MIAC falling to Bethel in the quarterfinal round. The team was ranked No. 10 in the Central Region at the end of the 2019 season. Two players were named to the MIAC All-Conference First Team (Lauren Witte and Mandy Elton) along with three additional players selected for MIAC All-Conference Honorable Mention. Elton also earned MIAC Rookie of the Year, a program first, and was selected as an United States Soccer Coaches All-Central Region Third Team honoree.
In his second season at the helm, Campos led the Wildcats to an undefeated home record finishing the season 11-4-2 and 7-2-2 in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC). In 2018, Campos and the Wildcats returned to the MIAC Playoff Tournament as the No. 4 seed making it to the semifinal round. Overall, the Wildcats finished fourth in the MIAC and earned their highest NCAA Regional ranking of 8th. The team also earned a program record five student-athletes earning MIAC All-Conference post-season honors. Three athletes were on the MIAC All-Conference First Team, the most in program history.
The Wildcat soccer program earned their first ever MIAC Playoff Championship in Campos' first season as the head coach. The Wildcats' defeated Gustavus 1-0 at home for claim the honor of being the 2017 MIAC Playoff Champions and an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. St. Catherine was defeated in the first round with a loss to University of Chicago. in 2017, St. Kate's finished in 5th place overall in the MIAC with a season record of 9-7-4. Five student-athletes earned MIAC All-Conference post-season honors, the most in program history.
Campos joined the Wildcat soccer program in 2017 after spending the past five years at Macalester College. As an assistant coach with the Scots women's soccer program, Campus assisted with day- to-day operations, including recruiting, budgeting, team training, scouting and game film analysis.
Before joining Macalester's staff, Campos served as an assistant coach at Cretin-Derham Hall and for various youth programs and club teams in the Twin Cities area. He was also an assistant coach for the men's club soccer team at University of California-Irvine. Campos graduated from UC-Irvine in 2006.
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