Genessee Puntigam Joins Soccer Staff as Assistant Coach
7/28/2023 12:30:00 PM | Women's Soccer
HOUSTON, Texas — Rice Soccer Head Coach Brian Lee has announced the addition of Genessee Puntigam as Assistant Coach.
"We are excited and fortunate to add Gen to the program," said Lee. "Her personality and playing background will benefit our players immensely moving forward."
Puntigam comes to South Main after spending the last nine years playing professional soccer. She began her playing career with Montpellier HSC in France, twice helping them to a runner-up finish in the Coupe de France as well as a runner-up in Feminine Division I. After joining Vittsjo GIK, she spent a year stateside with LA Galaxy OC of the United Women's Soccer League. She then went back overseas, joining Dijon FCO. Most recently she spent a year with FC Koln as a member of Bundesliga.
Puntigam played collegiately at Cal from 2010-13, where she was a key member of the Bears back line that made four straight NCAA appearances. She made 75 starts and was named Pac-12 All-Academic Honorable Mention in 2011.
"We are excited and fortunate to add Gen to the program," said Lee. "Her personality and playing background will benefit our players immensely moving forward."
Puntigam comes to South Main after spending the last nine years playing professional soccer. She began her playing career with Montpellier HSC in France, twice helping them to a runner-up finish in the Coupe de France as well as a runner-up in Feminine Division I. After joining Vittsjo GIK, she spent a year stateside with LA Galaxy OC of the United Women's Soccer League. She then went back overseas, joining Dijon FCO. Most recently she spent a year with FC Koln as a member of Bundesliga.
Puntigam played collegiately at Cal from 2010-13, where she was a key member of the Bears back line that made four straight NCAA appearances. She made 75 starts and was named Pac-12 All-Academic Honorable Mention in 2011.
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