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Jessica Shepley Named Assistant Women’s Golf Coach
July 30, 2024 | Women's Golf
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Jessica Shepley is joining the Oregon State women's golf program as an assistant coach, head coach Dawn Shockley announced Tuesday.
"I am extremely excited to add Jessica to our staff," Shockley said. "Jessica's passion for developing student-athletes, as well as her expertise and knowledge of the game will be a huge asset for our athletes. Her energy and enthusiasm are infectious, and I cannot wait to see the impact she has, not only on our program, but our community as well."
"I am honored and thrilled for the opportunity to join the women's golf team at Oregon State," Shepley said. "I have been watching the steady and impressive growth of this team under Coach Shockley's leadership for many years and am looking forward to learning from her. My hope is that my unique set of experiences from both a personal and golf perspective will bring value to our student athletes and our program as we continue to climb."
Shepley was the head coach of the women's golf team at Carson-Newman this past season after previously working at Bethune Cookman and Lee University.
She served as the men's and women's golf assistant during the shortened 2020 Covid season at Bethune Cookman as well as the women's assistant coach at Lee University in Cleveland, Tenn., for the 2020-2021 season.
During her time at Lee, Shepley had the honor of joining the men's program during their postseason play where they went on to win their regional bid and qualify for the Division II NCAA Golf Championship for the first time in program history.
Shepley turned professional after graduating from the University of Tennessee and played eight years on numerous tours around the world, including three seasons on the LPGA Tour.
During her professional career she won five times and qualified for the 2013 United States Women's Open at Sebonack Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y.
Her professional wins came on The Canadian Women's Golf Tour (2), The Canadian Professional Golf Association Women's Championship (2) and the Futures Tour, developmental tour of The LPGA (1). Shepley also had the privilege of carrying the Olympic Torch through her hometown of Oakville, Ontario leading up to the 2010 Olympic Games held in Vancouver, Canada.
Shepley played golf for the University of Tennessee in Knoxville from 2001-2005 where she captained the women's golf team for three years. She had 12 Top 10 finishes that was highlighted by a third-place finish at the 2005 SEC Championship, a fourth-place finish at the 2004 SEC Championship and a fifth-place finish at the 2004 NCAA Championship.
She received NGCA All American honors that same year. During her time at Tennessee, Jessica received All-SEC Honorable Mention, First Team and Second Team honors.
Shepley was the SAAC women's golf representative for four years and received the University of Tennessee's Female Athlete Outstanding Community Service award in 2004. In 2005 she was Tennessee's NCAA Sportsmanship Award recipient for her work in the community throughout her time in Knoxville.
She holds a bachelor's degree in communications and a master's degree in sport administration from the University of Miami.
Shepley was born in Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada. She enjoyed a successful junior career that was capped off by winning both the Ontario Junior and Ontario Amateur Championships. She was also a member of the Canadian National Team. In addition to golf, Jessica excelled in basketball and volleyball during her elementary and high school years.
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"I am extremely excited to add Jessica to our staff," Shockley said. "Jessica's passion for developing student-athletes, as well as her expertise and knowledge of the game will be a huge asset for our athletes. Her energy and enthusiasm are infectious, and I cannot wait to see the impact she has, not only on our program, but our community as well."
"I am honored and thrilled for the opportunity to join the women's golf team at Oregon State," Shepley said. "I have been watching the steady and impressive growth of this team under Coach Shockley's leadership for many years and am looking forward to learning from her. My hope is that my unique set of experiences from both a personal and golf perspective will bring value to our student athletes and our program as we continue to climb."
Shepley was the head coach of the women's golf team at Carson-Newman this past season after previously working at Bethune Cookman and Lee University.
She served as the men's and women's golf assistant during the shortened 2020 Covid season at Bethune Cookman as well as the women's assistant coach at Lee University in Cleveland, Tenn., for the 2020-2021 season.
During her time at Lee, Shepley had the honor of joining the men's program during their postseason play where they went on to win their regional bid and qualify for the Division II NCAA Golf Championship for the first time in program history.
Shepley turned professional after graduating from the University of Tennessee and played eight years on numerous tours around the world, including three seasons on the LPGA Tour.
During her professional career she won five times and qualified for the 2013 United States Women's Open at Sebonack Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y.
Her professional wins came on The Canadian Women's Golf Tour (2), The Canadian Professional Golf Association Women's Championship (2) and the Futures Tour, developmental tour of The LPGA (1). Shepley also had the privilege of carrying the Olympic Torch through her hometown of Oakville, Ontario leading up to the 2010 Olympic Games held in Vancouver, Canada.
Shepley played golf for the University of Tennessee in Knoxville from 2001-2005 where she captained the women's golf team for three years. She had 12 Top 10 finishes that was highlighted by a third-place finish at the 2005 SEC Championship, a fourth-place finish at the 2004 SEC Championship and a fifth-place finish at the 2004 NCAA Championship.
She received NGCA All American honors that same year. During her time at Tennessee, Jessica received All-SEC Honorable Mention, First Team and Second Team honors.
Shepley was the SAAC women's golf representative for four years and received the University of Tennessee's Female Athlete Outstanding Community Service award in 2004. In 2005 she was Tennessee's NCAA Sportsmanship Award recipient for her work in the community throughout her time in Knoxville.
She holds a bachelor's degree in communications and a master's degree in sport administration from the University of Miami.
Shepley was born in Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada. She enjoyed a successful junior career that was capped off by winning both the Ontario Junior and Ontario Amateur Championships. She was also a member of the Canadian National Team. In addition to golf, Jessica excelled in basketball and volleyball during her elementary and high school years.
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