Jeff Tipping joined the NSCAA’s national office staff in 2002. He oversaw the residential and non-residential coaching education programs and heads up the NSCAA’s distance learning, independent study and learning and Master Coach programs. His duties included the appointment of staff coaches, the review and revision of educational curriculum, evaluation of program sites, determining staff assignments and the oversight of all NSCAA Regional Technical Directors and State Technical Coordinators. Prior to joining the NSCAA staff, Tipping was the director of soccer at Muhlenberg College for 15 years. He also served as an assistant soccer coach and head lacrosse coach at Hartwick College for four years. He played professionally in the American Soccer League for five seasons. Tipping was a four-year varsity player for Hartwick, earning a bachelor’s degree. He also holds a master’s degree from Lehigh University.