MELBOURNE, Fla. – Women's soccer head coach
Jessica Monarch has announced that former Panther standout Julia Kantor has been selected as the team's new assistant coach. Since graduating from Florida Tech, Kantor has been coaching at the collegiate level.
"We are so excited to have Julia join our program in a coaching capacity. As an alumna, she brings a unique perspective and enthusiasm to the program that cannot be matched," said Monarch. "I've watched Jules develop as a player and now as a coach, I know that her passion, work ethic and integrity will enhance our program and the student-athlete experience."
Kantor stated "I am extremely honored to be back at Florida Tech and working alongside Coach Monarch." She also mentioned her excitement about getting to coach in the competitive Sunshine State Conference for the 2019 season.
When asked about the step up from Division III Washington College, Kantor exclaimed "My coaching experience over the past three years has prepared me to coach at the next level and I am grateful for the opportunity to take the next step in my career, here at Florida Tech."
During her time at Washington College, Julia helped take the Shorewomen from a 5-10-1 record in her first season to 8-6-1, last fall. This was spearheaded by a defensive turnaround that saw the goals against average drop more than an entire goal per game (2.22 in 2016 to 1.12 in 2018).
Julia also served in coaching roles for various club teams and camps since her departure from Florida Tech with the highlight being the head coach for the Bayshore Soccer Club's U-15 Girl's team.
Kantor playing career was just as successful as her young coaching career has been. She was a three-year starter for the Panthers and amassed 28-17-5 record with 26 shutouts. Her 0.94 career GAA gave opponents nightmares. The best came in 2013 with a 0.65 which led the SSC and ranked 26 in the nation.
Many accolades were bestowed upon Kantor during her playing career as she was named twice named second team All-SSC (2013, 2015), second team D2CCA All-South Region (2015) and third team NSCAA NCAA Division II All-South Region (2015). She also had the chance to play for the NWSL's Orlando Pride in the spring of 2016.
Julia also played two seasons for the Florida Tech's women's lacrosse program.
Kantor graduated from Eastern Florida State College in 2013 with an associate's degree in Psychology and followed that in 2016 with a B.A. in Sports Psychology from Florida Tech. She is currently pursuing an M.A. in Athletic Administration from Endicott College.
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