Jeff Tipping was named the director of coaching development in 2002. He oversees the residential and non-residential coaching education programs and heads up the NSCAA's distance learning, independent study and learning and Master Coach programs. His duties include the appointment of staff coaches, the review and revision of educational curriculum, evaluation of program sites, determining staff assignments and the oversight of all NSCAA Regional Technical Directors and State Technical Coordinators. Additionally, Tipping develops educational programs for and serves as a clinician at the NSCAA Convention.

A well-respected speaker and clinician, he represents the NSCAA at educational forums and other soccer-related events throughout the country and the world.

He became a part of the NSCAA coaching staff in 1983 as assistant director of coaching, then was promoted to director of coaching in 1996.

Prior to joining the NSCAA staff, Tipping was the director of soccer and head golf coach at Muhlenberg College for 15 years. He also served as an assistant soccer coach and head lacrosse coach at Hartwick College for four years. He played professionally in the American Soccer League for five seasons.

Tipping was a four-year varsity player for Hartwick, earning a bachelor's degree. He also holds a master's degree from Lehigh University.