COACHING STAFF
JESS JOBE
Title: Head Coach
Jess Jobe is in his third season as the head coach for the DBU Men's Soccer team. Jobe, who spent three years as the co-head coach for the women’s soccer team at Northwestern State University, an NCAA Division I program in Natchitoches, Louisiana, returned to DBU in 2021. Prior to his time at Northwestern State, Jobe served as an assistant coach for the DBU Women’s Soccer team from 2011-2017 including a two-year stint as the program’s associate head coach.
Jobe led the DBU Men’s Soccer team to new heights in 2022 when the Patriots finished in second place in the Lone Star Conference regular season standings and reached the semifinals of the LSC Tournament. DBU finished the year with a 7-6-5 record, marking the program’s first winning record in school history. At season’s end, Peyton Voelker and Ethan Unger were each named to the D2CCA All-Region Team, while also garnering Academic All-American honors. The Patriots also placed four players on the All-Lone Star Conference Team and four freshmen were named to the league’s All-Freshman Team.
In his first year at the helm in 2021, Jobe guided DBU to a five-win season, the most wins for the Patriots in a season since 2017. Among the highlights for DBU in 2021 included a 2-1 overtime victory over St. Mary’s in San Antonio and a near upset of No. 15 West Texas A&M in an overtime thriller. At season’s end, the Patriots fell one win shy of reaching the Lone Star Conference Tournament for the first-time in program history.
Following the 2021 season, Payton Franklin was named the Lone Star Conference Academic Player of the Year. Four Patriots were also named to All-Lone Star Conference Team including Franklin and Emmanuel Loni, who were each tabbed to the Second Team, while Ethan Unger garnered Third Team honors and Peyton Voelker was named to the LSC All-Freshman Team.
During his three seasons at Northwestern State, Jobe compiled a 32-21-3 record and guided the Lady Demons’ program to heights they had not reached since 2005. In 2019, Jobe led NSU to a 13-win season, their most wins since 2005 and reached the championship of the Southland Conference Tournament.
NSU finished second in the regular-season standings in the SLC in 2019, going 8-2-1 in conference, and defeated champion Lamar University, handing the Cardinals their only conference setback. The Lady Demons knocked off Sam Houston State and McNeese on their way to advancing to the SLC Championship for the first time since 2005.
NSU finished with the second most wins (8) and second most points (25) in conference play in program history. For his efforts, he and co-head coach Anna Jobe were named Co-All Louisiana Coaches of the Year.
Jobe's squad had five players named to the All-Southland Conference teams in 2019, led by Southland Conference Defender of the Year Nicole Henry. The defense was the calling card in 2019, as it allowed just 1.27 goals and 8.5 shots per game. The Lady Demons surrendered one goal or fewer 17 times in 22 matches and registered eight shutouts, which was the most in a season for NSU since 2009.
In his first season in Natchitoches in 2018, Jobe’s squad won 10 matches and reached the SLC Tournament. Prior to the 2018 season, NSU had made only one appearance in the SLC Tournament.
In 2018, Jobe tutored All-Southland Conference selection April Trowbridge (league best 13 goals, which was tied for 13th in the nation at the end of the regular season) as she led an offense that finished 30th in the nation with 2.10 goals per game.
Before NSU, Jobe spent the past seven seasons on the DBU staff, the last two as associate head coach after three seasons as the top assistant and two as a graduate assistant.
During his time at DBU, the Patriots were a top 25 program in each of those seven seasons, qualifying for six NCAA Division II Tournaments with a 108-35-11 mark in that span. DBU won the Heartland Conference regular season and tournament titles in 2017, advancing to the Division II NCAA Tournament and finishing with a 15-4-2 record.
The Patriots appeared in the regional championship (Sweet 16) twice, winning the title and advancing to the national quarterfinals in 2015. Jess helped guide the Patriots to four conference regular season titles (2011, 2012, 2015, 2017) and four league tournament titles (2011, 2015, 2016, 2017).
Five Patriots have achieved All-American status with 12 regional selections and 55 all-conference picks in Jobe’s seven seasons at DBU.
Jobe also has one season of NCAA Division I experience as the University of North Texas goalkeeper coach in 2010. The Mean Green allowed just 17 goals in 21 matches, posting a 0.78 goals against average and nine shutouts. UNT went 12-7-1 and 7-3-1 in the Sun Belt Conference.
Jess has been involved with the North Texas State Olympic Development Program (2010-14), the U.S. Soccer Olympic Development Program (2012-15) and the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (2016 to present).
His coaching licenses include an Advanced National Goalkeeper Diploma (2015), an Advanced National Coaching Diploma (2014) and a USSF Level ‘D’ Coaching License (2009).
After finishing his playing career at Fontbonne University, he served as a student assistant coach and recruiter in 2009.
Jess started his playing career at Georgia Southern as a goalkeeper before transferring to NCAA Division III member Fontbonne. At Fontbonne, he was a three-time, all-conference performer -- twice as a goalkeeper and once as a midfielder.
Jess completed his master of education in kinesiology from Dallas Baptist University (2014) and his bachelor of science in sports management at Fontbonne (2009).
The Denton, Texas, native was married to Anna in December of 2016, and they have a son Sterling born in March of 2020 and daughter Josephine born in November of 2022.
RILEY UNGER
Title: Assistant Coach
Head Coach Jess Jobe announced the hiring of former Patriots' Captain Riley Unger as the first Assistant Coach for Men's Soccer.
During his time on the team, Unger played an important role in the midfield for the Patriots, starting every game he played in since his freshman season and serving as the team captain his senior year. During his time as a student at DBU, Unger received awards such as being named to the Heartland Conference President Honor Roll, Dean's List, and the DBU Sport Management Honor Reward.
Unger's soccer resume includes playing for Liverpool FC and the Shreveport Rafters of the National Premier Soccer League in the 2015 and 2017, respectively. He also played for Texas United of the United Soccer League Two (Formerly PDL), and earned a trial with NTSC, an affiliate of FC Dallas in 2019. A native of Frisco, Texas, Unger played club soccer for the Dallas Texans under Hassan Nazari and high school soccer at Frisco Centennial High School where he earned honors such as District MVP, 1st Team-All State, and was a nominee for Gatorade Player of the Year in 2015.
Unger graduated from DBU in May of 2019 with his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sport Management as well as a minor in Management. He is currently pursuing a Masters of Business Administration degree with a concentration in Marketing from DBU.
Since graduating from University Hill, Unger has served as the Compliance and Academic Services Coordinator for the DBU Athletic Department after serving as the Graduate Student Assistant to the Director of Athletics. He has also been the color commentator for both Men's and Women's Soccer.
HEAD COACH JESS JOBE ON THE NAMING OF RILEY UNGER TO HIS STAFF
"I am really excited to bring Riley on board. He is a great example of a high character and hard-working individual. He is going to be a tremendous resource and role model to these young men. He's been a great ambassador of the team as an alumnus. I can't wait to use his passion and gifts in the new direction of this program. I think he's going to be a big part of it moving forward."
Unger attends Prince of Peace Church in Carrollton, Texas. His favorite Bible verse is Psalms 23:4.
ANNA JOBE
Title: Director of Operations
Anna Jobe begins her first season as the Director of Operations for the DBU Men’s Soccer Team. Jobe comes to DBU following a three-year stint as the Co-Head women’s soccer coach at Northwestern State University, where she coached with her husband Jess Jobe.
Anna helped lead the program to 32-21-3 record and a conference tournament championship game appearance in 2019. The Lady Demons made their third postseason appearance in four seasons after not making the tournament since 2008.
In Spring 2021, the NSU Lady Demons made history, setting school records despite an abbreviated season due to COVID-19 pandemic. The team recorded 6 consecutive shutouts, and went 7-0-1 in their first 8 games, making it the best start in school history. Anna mentored Acelya Aydogmus, the 2020 Southland Conference Goalkeeper of the Year, who was part of a defensive unit that only allowed 6 goals all season, finishing with an 0.43 goals against percentage.
In the 2019 season, the Lady Demons finished second in the Southland Conference, going 8-2-1 during conference play. NSU finished with the second most wins (8) and second most points (25) in conference play in program history. For their efforts, Anna and Jess Jobe were named All Louisiana Coaches of the Year. Primarily in charge of the goalkeepers, Jobe guided a unit to allow just 1.24 goals per game, the program's best mark since 2009. Senior Kayla Bomben allowed just 0.99 goals per game and was named to the All-Louisiana first team. Acelya Aydogmus recorded six shutouts on the year, which is fifth in school history.
Prior to NSU, Anna spent 2017 as a volunteer assistant coach for the women’s soccer team at Dallas Baptist, which won the Heartland Conference regular season and conference tournament titles. The Patriots finished 15-4-2 and advanced to the Division II NCAA Tournament.
From 2012-2016, Anna served on the coaching staff at Baylor under coaches Paul and Marci Jobson. While working primarily with the goalkeepers, Anna also led Bible studies and served as a spiritual mentor for the soccer student athletes. The Bears posted winning records in all five seasons, reaching the Big 12 Tournament each year, becoming Big 12 Champions in 2012.
Anna earned her master’s degree in Sports Pedagogy from Baylor University in 2013 and her bachelor’s degree in Human Performance and Exercise Science from the University of Mobile in 2011.
At Mobile, Anna (then Maddox) was an accomplished goalkeeper. She achieved NAIA All-American status three times, was a two-time defensive player of the year (Southern States Athletics Conference) and a four-time all-conference selection.
During the summer before her senior season, Jobe played semi-professional soccer in the WPSL with the Buxmont Torch.
Concurrent with her playing career, Anna spent two seasons as the head girls’ soccer coach at the Alabama School of Math and Science, leading the Dragons to an undefeated season in her first campaign.
Her coaching licenses include the NSCAA National Diploma as well as the NSCAA Advanced National Goalkeeping Diploma.
Anna married Jess Jobe in December of 2016, and they have a son named Sterling.
SIMON WIESCHEMANN
Title: Graduate Assistant Coach
Simon Wieschemann is in his first season as the Graduate Assistant Coach for the DBU Men's Soccer program. Prior to joining the Patriots, Wieschemann played collegiate soccer at Mid-America Christian University. As a four-year captain, Wiescheman helped MACU reach new heights including a No.1 national ranking at the NAIA level. During his collegiate career, MACU won three SAC conference titles, participated in multiple NAIA national tournaments, and won the NCCAA National Tournament title in 2019. Wieschemann also collected multiple All-American, All-Conference-, and All-Tournament recognition during his playing career.
Wieschemann has always coached during his active playing days, and following his last year of collegiate soccer, he moved to Cairo, Egypt, to be the director of a local soccer academy. In the spring of 2023, he spent some time in Spain with a soccer player's agency, and in the summer of 2023, he completed his first season as the head coach of NPSL site Torch FC.
A native of Frankfurt, Germany, Wieschemann graduated from MACU with a Bachelor’s in Sports Management, as well as a Master's in Business Administration. He is currently pursuing a Master’s of Science in Kinesiology from DBU.