JP Merlet is in his third season at North Georgia being promoted to Assistant Coach for the women's soccer program after spending two years as a graduate assistant coach for the women's soccer program.

Prior to coming to Dahlonega, Merlet played collegiately at Georgia Southwestern as a defender. He netted two assists over 29 caps for the Hurricanes.

Merlet graduated from GSW with a degree in exercise science and wellness and a minor in psychology.