Celia Balf joined the Columbia women's soccer staff in October 2023 as an assistant coach. Balf's previous coaching experience includes time with Saint Francis University Women's Soccer (NEC), ENY Olympic Development Program, Cedar Stars Staten Island, Park Slope United/Brooklyn United, and Berkshire Girls Soccer Academy.

Balf has also worked as an elite athlete mentor/mindset coach for RISE Athletes; a program designed to mentor teen athletes through specific mindset development training. Balf has a long history working in sports both as a coach, journalist, and marketer. She has spent the last 10+ years working as a journalist and content producer for outlets such as NBC Olympics, Just Women's Sports, Major League Soccer, National Women's Soccer League, and Athletes Unlimited. Balf also works as a content marketing manager for the No. 1 youth sports team management app, TeamSnap.

Balf played soccer at the University at Albany from 2012-2015 and captained the team in her junior and senior seasons. During her senior year, Balf led the Great Danes to the program's first America East Championship title.

A native of Beverly, Massachusetts, Balf grew up playing for England Aztec, MA ODP, and her school team, The Waring School. Balf was a member of the Boston Aztec Under-23 and Breakers Reserve Team.