Franklin Pierce University

JP Navarro enters his third season as an assistant coach with the Franklin Pierce University men's soccer program and his first season working with the women's soccer program.

Navarro joined the Ravens following three seasons as the lead assistant coach with the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) men’s soccer program. During his time with SCAD, he helped guide the team to the conference tournament each year. As the primary assistant, Navarro was involved in all aspects of the program, including planning and running training sessions, recruiting, budgeting, organizing team travel, and goalkeeper development. He notably helped SCAD’s starting goalkeeper earn NAIA Defensive Player of the Week honors after a 13-save shutout against the nation’s 8th-ranked team.

Prior to his tenure at SCAD, Navarro spent five years coaching at East Lansing High School while earning his degree at Michigan State University. The program compiled a 63-18-5 record during his time there, reaching four consecutive regional finals and one state final. Additionally, Navarro has experience leading youth developmental programs for children from Kindergarten through Middle School.

Navarro recently earned his MBA with a focus in Sports Management from Franklin Pierce. He also holds a USSF D License and NSCAA Level 1 & 2 Goalkeeping Diplomas.