Farrell Pomponio-Strout

Assistant Coach | 3rd Season 

Farrell Pomponio-Strout began her first season as Georgian Court University women’s soccer team assistant coach in 2021-22 and enters her third season as assistant coach in 2023, but GCU is hardly unfamiliar territory.  As a former Lion herself, Farrell has returned to the very pitch she played on to assist her former head coach, James Moore, on the sidelines. Farrell has been involved in coaching from a young age. Before bringing her knowledge and passion for the game to the college level, she has worked with multiple clubs across New Jersey as a head trainer and coach.

Farrell brings with her a vast understanding of the game, not just as a successful coach, but as a player on both the collegiate and post-collegiate level. She played in the WPSL semi-professional league before advancing to the UWS pro-am league where she currently plays for NJ Copa FC. Farrell has also played professional futsal.

This past February, Farrell was chosen for the U.S. Select team while earning an appearance vs. the Argentinian National Team.  As a former high-level collegiate student-athlete, Farrell brings a relatability to the current Georgian Court squad.

Farrell, a starter since her freshman season, led the the Lions to the 2009 CACC regular-season title and earned selection to the CACC All-Tournament team for her stellar play. She went on to achieve team MVP honors in 2011, complementing her All-CACC First Team accolade that year. She also received All-CACC Honorable Mention the following campaign.

Knowing what it’s like to overcome adversity as an athlete is an additional attribute Farrell brings as a member of the coaching staff. During her college playing career, she suffered a spine injury which led to two surgeries. Although it took tremendous dedication and commitment, she worked her way back to playing the sport she loves. Her final season was 2014, earning a degree in psychology and art in the spring of 2015.