Jessica Mendez is a performance coach with a passion for developing female athletes and contributing to the growth of women’s soccer. Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Jessica’s journey into the profession began in middle school, inspired by seeing women such as Dawn Scott working at the highest levels of the game.
After earning her bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Florida, Jessica gained valuable experience through internships with Orlando City and Orlando Pride. Under the mentorship of Ivi Casagrande, her manager at Orlando Pride, she went on to complete a master’s degree in Applied Exercise Physiology, while continuing to pursue opportunities that challenged her professionally.
Her career has taken her across several environments within professional soccer, including the Colorado Rapids Academy, where she worked across five boys’ teams, before returning to Orlando as a performance coach with Orlando City B, the club’s second team.
In 2024, Jessica joined the Utah Royals as part of the club’s inaugural expansion team. Since then, she has played a role in building the club’s performance environment, helping shape its culture and establish a foundation for the future. Working alongside the players and staff, she continues to contribute to the development of the organisation and the wider landscape of women’s professional soccer.
Jessica is passionate about creating opportunities for female athletes and helping drive the continued growth of performance support within the women’s game.
