Jamie Franks

Jamie Franks (born September 25, 1986, in Medford, New Jersey) is an American soccer player who last played for Rochester Rhinos in the USSF Division 2 Professional League. He is currently the head coach for the University of Denver. Franks is one of four brothers; Ryan, Brad, and Kyle.

Career

Youth and college Franks attended Shawnee High School, where he was the 2004 New Jersey High School Player of the Year, a NSCAA/adidas High School All-American and a two-time NSCAA/adidas Youth All-American, and played club soccer for Medford Speed and the PDA Conquistadors.

He played college soccer at Wake Forest University from 2005 to 2008, appearing in 93 games for them in this period. In his senior year he had 3 goals and 11 assists. He compiled 7 goals and 20 assists over his four years, appeared in three college cups and won the 2007 national championship.

During his college years Franks also played for both the Ocean City Barons in 2005 and Carolina Dynamo in the USL Premier Development League. In 2003, as a member of the Barons, Franks became the youngest player in club history to score a goal at 16 years and 262 days old. On June 14, 2003, Franks scored a goal in a 5–2 home win over the Worcester Kings in the 79th minute.

Professional Franks was drafted in the fourth round (49th overall) of the 2009 MLS SuperDraft by Chivas USA, but was not offered a contract by the club, and eventually signed with the Wilmington Hammerheads of the USL Second Division. He made his professional debut on April 25, 2009, in Wilmington's 2–2 opening day tie with the Charlotte Eagles.

He moved to USSF Division 2 club Rochester Rhinos in March 2010.

Franks joined the coaching staff at his alma mater, Wake Forest, in March 2011.

Coaching

It was announced on March 21, 2012, that Franks would be leaving Wake Forest to become an assistant coach at the University of Denver.

On January 30, 2015, it was announced that Franks was the new head coach of the Denver Pioneers men's soccer team.

After a successful 2016 season which saw the Pioneers reach their first ever College Cup, Franks won the NSCAA College Coach of the Year. The Pioneers finished third in the final NSCAA rankings and posted a 20–1–3 record.

International While in college Franks played for the United States Under-18 national team.

Honors Player Rochester Rhinos USSF Division 2 Pro League Regular Season Champions: 2010

Wilmington Hammerheads USL Second Division Regular Season Champions: 2009

Wake Forest University NCAA Men's Division I Soccer Championship: 2007

Coach NSCAA College Coach of the Year: 2016 5× 'Summit League Coach of the Year 2015–18, 2023