Kean University

Jenna Lara was named the Coordinator of Athletics & Recreation and Athletic Training Operations in Sept. 2022 after serving as an assistant coach for both the women's and men's volleyball programs.  In her role, she works with student-athletes and staff to provide a variety of services in the areas of student-athlete development, athletics operations and athletic training administrative operations.

Lara previously served as an assistant coach at Stevens in 2018. The Ducks captured the 2018 Empire 8 Women’s Volleyball Championship and earned Coaching Staff of the Year honors from the conference.

A three-time NJAC Champion at Stockton University (2013-15), she helped the Ospreys reach the NCAA Tournament Regional Final in 2015.

Currently, she is an assistant coach with the DIGS Girls Volleyball Club since 2017. Prior to that she was an assistant with the East Coach Crush Girls Volleyball Club from 2015-17.

Lara earned a bachelor’s degree from Stockton in Biology in 2017. 

Updated 6-23-25