Jennifer Plante was named head UNI women's soccer coach in February, 2008. She is the third head coach in the program's history.

Plante (pronounced PLAHN-tay) came to the Panther program in 2007 as an assistant coach, before being promoted to the head job. Prior to coming to UNI, she served as director of coaching for the Pacesetter Soccer Club in Ohio, a position she has held since 2005.

An outstanding collegiate player, Plante was part of Ohio State's women's team from 1995 to 2000 under coach Lori Walker. As a defender, she earned first team all-Big Ten Conference honors in 1995, the same season she was named Big Ten Freshman of the Year. She also participated in the U.S. Olympic Soccer Festival and was a member of the Columbus Ziggs, a semi-professional team.

After graduating from Ohio State, Plante was responsible for the organization of the Eagles Soccer Club in Ohio and also coached a U-12 team to a national ranking within the club. Since 2000, Plante has been the head coach of the Ohio Olympic Development Program. She has been involved in numerous soccer camps, including running her own since 1995. The Jennifer Plante Soccer Camps take place in Ohio, North Carolina and Florida.

Plante spent a year as an assistant coach at Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio, from 2003 to 2004. After leaving Kenyon, Plante joined the University of Iowa women's soccer staff. She spent a year as an assistant coach with the Hawkeyes, specializing in recruiting, team training and team travel among other duties.

Plante is a Region II ODP girls coach. She holds a USSF `D' license, NSCAA Advanced National Diploma and is a NSCAA staff invitee.