Elmhurst University Athletics

Jess Belmonte is beginning her third season with the Bluejays as an assistant coach after spending two seasons as a starting defender with Elmhurst.

Belmonte played in 15 contests in 2011 and totaled three assists. In 2010, she played in all 16 contests and recorded an assist. Prior to coming to Elmhurst, Belmonte spent two seasons at St. Xavier University, earning all-conference honors in 2008. Belmonte also spent a year at Florida Golf Coast University in 2007.