UNC Wilmington Athletics

Fomer UNCW women's soccer standout Jennifer Ludemann finished her fifth season as a member of the Seahawks' coaching staff in 2022 and has played a key role in the team's rise to the top of the Colonial Athletic Association. 

The former Seahawk standout has guided her alma mater to a three Colonial Athletic Association Tournament appearances, including a berth in the title game during the spring 2021 season. In addition, UNCW has authored a 44-26-6 record during the last five seasons, including the 2021 CAA regular season title. 

A 2013 UNCW graduate, Ludemann returned to the Port City after serving as an assistant coach at Trevecca Nazarene University, a NCAA Division II school located in Nashville, Tenn. The Trojans posted an 8-5-3 record in 2017 and reached the quarterfinals of the Great Midwest Conference Championship.

"I couldn't be more excited to have Jen back with our program," UNCW Head Coach Chris Neal said. "She is an incredible young woman and a tremendous role model for our student-athletes. As a Seahawk, she led the team to a championship in 2009. She also excelled in the classroom by graduating Summa Cum Laude.

"She has so much experience to share after playing professionally in Europe and her impact on this team will be very positive."

A native of Greensboro, N.C., Ludemann finished her UNCW playing career tied for the school record with 81 career appearances and helped the Seahawks win their first Colonial Athletic Association title as a freshman. She was a two-time team captain who earned All-Tournament Team honors at the CAA Championship as a senior.

The talented defender continued her playing career by competing for HJK NAISET, a professional team in Helsinki, Finland. She was a two-year starter and helped HJK to the 2013 Suomen Cup Final while being named as the team's Most Valuable Player by the coaches and the Most Important Player by her teammates.

In addition to playing overseas, Ludemann spent time with the Charlotte Eagles W-League team in 2015 and 2016.