By HockomockSports.com Staff
Franklin recently announced the hiring of Jodi Klein as the new girls soccer coach. Klein takes over from long-time coach Tom Geysen, who had been with the girls soccer program for more than 30 years. Klein stepped in as interim coach during the 2021 season, while Geysen was on medical leave and has served as freshman and JV coach in the program. Below is a press release from the Franklin High administration and athletic director Karrah Ellis.
Franklin, MA – Franklin High School is proud to announce the appointment of Jodi Klein as the new coach for the Varsity Girls’ Soccer team. Coach Klein has been a part of the FHS athletic program since Fall of 2018. She has since served as the Freshman Coach, the Junior Varsity Coach, and one year as the interim Varsity Coach. Additionally, Coach Klein is employed as a physical therapist for Franklin Public Schools.
Coach Klein is a former National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division 1 collegiate athlete, playing four years of Women’s Soccer at Stony Brook University. She is also a former New England Club Soccer League Head Coach, and U.S. Soccer Federation C Licensed.
“We are excited to have Coach Klein step into this new role and lead our Girls’ Soccer Program!” said Karrah Ellis, Director of Athletics at Franklin High School.
Coach Klein is “excited and honored to be given the opportunity to lead the Franklin High School Girls’ Soccer program.” thanks “Coach Geysen for his career-long commitment to thisprogram and for building us such a strong foundation” as she looks towards leading the team in this new chapter.
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