As a player, Crum was a two-year captain and a mainstay of the Tech defense, starting 67 career-games and registered five points on two goals and one assist.

Crum brings a variety of soccer experience to the staff, having coached and played at many levels of the game. Prior to returning to Tech, she served as an assistant at the University of Northern Colorado (Division II) and helped lead the team to an appearance in the NCAA tournament where the Bears advanced to the round of 16.

During the summer of 2001, Crum played for the USL W1 League Ft. Collins Force; in addition to playing she was the head coach for the reserve team. Crum has helped local teams by leading the U17 girls of the Lubbock Elite (Youth Soccer Club) and the U16 Lubbock Ice after serving as an assistant for the U14 girls team.

A native of Albuquerque, N.M., Crum attended Sandia High School in Albuquerque where she was a two-sport athlete lettering in soccer and football.

As a licensed member of both the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) and the United States Soccer Federation (USSF), Crum is active on the national soccer scene. She holds her USSF B license and NSCAA Adavanced National Diploma.

Jamie was married to Steve Crum in June of 2005 and welcomed the birth of their son, Carson, in May of 2007.