Christine Johnson joined the Sun Devil soccer program in August 2009 and made an immediate impact in her first season on the staff in helping head coach Kevin Boyd guide the Sun Devils to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2003.
Johnson came to ASU from Fresno State where she was a part of a staff that helped the Bulldogs qualify for the NCAA Tournament in 2008. While at Fresno State, Johnson served as the program's recruiting coordinator and alumni/community relations liaison. She also worked with the midfielders.
Prior to arriving at Fresno State, Johnson served as a staff coach for the Douglas County Soccer Association in Lone Tree, Colo. In addition to her administrative duties, Johnson coached competitive youth teams while developing a conditioning program and supervising volunteer staff. She holds a National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) National Diploma.
Originally from Irvine, Calif., Johnson was a four-year starter at the University of Florida from 2001-04. As a freshman, Johnson was the third-leading scorer on Florida's 2001 squad that advanced to the national semifinals. As a result, she was tabbed a SoccerBuzz.com Freshman All-American. Johnson was also a member of two SEC Tournament champion squads (2001, 2004) in addition to Florida's 2001 SEC title club.
Johnson attended Woodbridge High School in Irvine, Calif., where she was named Orange County Register Player of the Year and a Parade All-American her senior year. She was also a member of the 1998 U.S. National U-16 team.
A 2004 graduate of Florida, Johnson obtained her bachelor's degree in liberal arts and sciences.