East Grand Forks head coach Jessica Bina reaches 300th career win
Sep. 16—EAST GRAND FORKS — Jessica Bina was 22 years old when East Grand Forks athletic director Jim Scanlan offered her the girls soccer head coaching position. Bina had just graduated from Bemidji State and wasn't sure how long she'd stay in the position. She mentioned the job to Pete Sullivan, a longtime assistant girls hockey coach at Bemidji High School. "He said, 'You're going to retire ...
On September 16, East Grand Forks head soccer coach Jessica Bina celebrated a significant accomplishment - her 300th career win. The milestone came after a 4-0 victory over Crookston. Bina, who has been coaching at East Grand Forks since 2002, expressed that the wins were more about the memories and the program's history. Over the course of her tenure, Bina has led the Green Wave to three section championships and nine conference titles.
She emphasized that the program's success is a collective effort, praising her coaching staff and players. Bina's mentor, Pete Sullivan, predicted her success, saying, "You're going to love the community, it's just a great place to be." Tom Piche, who joined the program early in Bina's career, has been instrumental in her 300 wins, subbing for her when needed.
Bina has been recognized three times as the Section Coach of the Year and once as the Minnesota State Coach of the Year. Despite not planning to leave any time soon, Bina remains focused on the upcoming season, preparing for state tournament play. Her dedication to the sport and the program is clear, fueled by her love for coaching and the team.
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