Poppy Goffin enters her first season as Head Coach of the Neosho County Community College Women's Soccer program after serving as an assistant coach at Iowa Central Community College during the 2025-26 season.
Originally from Basingstoke, England, Goffin brings both collegiate playing and coaching experience to the Panthers. She began her collegiate career at Iowa Central Community College, where she competed for the Tritons from 2021-23 before transferring to NCAA Division II Emmanuel University in Georgia. During her time at Emmanuel, she was a four-year team captain, served on the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), and earned her bachelor's degree in Psychology with honors.
Following graduation, Goffin returned to Iowa Central as an assistant coach, where she played an active role in recruiting, practice planning, scouting, player development, and strength and conditioning programming. She also worked extensively with the team's defensive units and goalkeepers, helping the Tritons achieve an 11-6 record and earn a spot in the NJCAA Top 20 rankings.
In addition to her collegiate coaching experience, Goffin holds a Football Association (FA) Level 1 Coaching Badge. Outside of soccer, Goffin enjoys running, cooking, and continuing to play the game she loves. Her parents and sister reside in England.
