Jim Conlon


Jim Conlon is an American former soccer player and the current head women's soccer coach at Washington University in St. Louis.

Playing career

Conlon played soccer for Loras College and was a four-year varsity letter winner.

Coaching career

Wartburg

In 2000, Conlon was named the first full-time soccer coach in Wartburg College history and coached both the men's and women's soccer teams. During his time coaching the men's team, he led them to 5 straight NCAA tournament appearances and posted a record of 108–48–10. On the women's side he led them to the 2007 IIAC title and to the schools first ever NCAA tournament berth. He was named IIAC Coach of the Year on two occasions in 2003 and 2004.

Washington University

On March 13, 2008, Conlon was named the head coach of the Washington University women's soccer team.

Grand Valley State

On July 30, 2021, Conlon was named the fourth head women's soccer coach at Grand Valley State University. In just one season with the Lakers he led them to a 24–1–2 record and won the NCAA Division II National Championship. After the 2021 season, Conlon stepped down as head coach.

Washington University

Following a one-year absence, Conlon returned to Washington University as head coach of the women's soccer program. He led them back to the NCAA title game just two years after his return and then won the programs 2nd national title in 2024, Conlan's 3rd of his career.

Head coaching record

Women's soccer

Men's soccer