Sophie Northern joins the women's basketball program in 2025 as a graduate assistant coach.
Northern's responsibilities includes being a recruiting specialist and helping player development.
Prior to coming to Simpson she coached the Humboldt Wild and McKinleyville Panthers AAU teams.
She graduated from Arcata High School in 2015 and attended Humboldt State University as a freshman before tranfering to College of the Redwoods for two years. Northern concluded her playing career at Sonoma State University in 2020. During her time on the court she earned Newcomer of the Year honors for the 2019 Seawolves team as she joined the 1,000 points club for her career.
She graduated in 2020 from Sonoma State with her Bachelors Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis on marketing.
Northern grew up in Humboldt County with her parents Jeff and Tami and younger sister Brie who is a Red Hawk alumni and former assistant coach.
"Becoming a Red Hawk is such an honor. The opportunity to return to something I love is so exciting to me, it feels like I have finally returned home. I am extremely thankful for the role Coach Taylor and Simpson University has entrusted to me, and am so grateful to be coaching alongside such a talented and knowledgeable coach. Leading these young student athletes in basketball is already so fulfilling, and knowing that Coach Taylor and I have the ability to positively impact these young women both on and off the court is something I will hold on to forever."
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9
