CJ Graham joined the Utah Valley University women’s soccer coaching staff in 2025 as an assistant coach, overseeing the program’s goalkeepers.
A former standout for the Wolverines, Graham helped UVU to back-to-back Western Athletic Conference regular season championships in 2023 and 2024. She appeared in 31 matches over two seasons at Utah Valley, recording 88 total saves, four shutouts, and a career 0.78 goals against average—the best single-season mark in UVU history. Her .804 save percentage in 2023 also ranks third all-time for a single season. Graham played a key role in the team’s defensive success, posting an 8-1-4 record in 2023 with two shutouts and helping UVU continue its championship tradition.
Before her time at Utah Valley, Graham starred at Lipscomb University, where she earned Atlantic Sun Conference Goalkeeper of the Year, ASUN First Team All-Conference, ASUN All-Tournament Team, and United Soccer Coaches All-Region honors. In 42 career matches at Lipscomb, she posted 21 shutouts and a 24-10-5 record while helping lead the Bisons to ASUN regular season and tournament titles, as well as an NCAA Tournament appearance in 2021. She finished her career at Lipscomb with a 0.80 goals against average and a .818 save percentage.
Graham brings elite-level experience, composure, and leadership to her coaching role. Known for her work ethic and passion for the game, she mentors UVU’s goalkeepers with an emphasis on consistency, confidence, and competitive excellence.
A native of Asheville, North Carolina, Graham played her prep soccer at Nesbitt Discovery Academy and trained with Carolina Elite Soccer Academy. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Lipscomb University and completed her MBA at Utah Valley in 2024.
