Growing up in Villanova, PA, Jessi attended Radnor High School where she played soccer, basketball, and lacrosse. She was a 4-year starter at Penn State University from 2004 - 2008 where she was an IWLCA All-American and 3x Tewaaraton preseason watch list. She was a member of the US National Team from 2006-2009. Following college, Jessi was the assistant coach at DII Lock Haven University for 2 years and then the assistant coach at DI La Salle University with current colleague, Candace Bossell. Martin stepped away from collegiate coaching after having her son and worked in team sales at Longstreth Sporting Goods. Following the birth of her daughter, Martin continued coaching as the assistant coach at Radnor High School and STEPS Philly. Martin currently resides in Phoenixville with her husband, 2 kids, and dog, Bodie.