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Justus Griffin, who spent three years playing under Mike Getman at UAB, begins his 14th season with the Blazer staff. He assists with on-the-field coaching and the general administration of the program. "Justus has been with our program as a player and as a coach for over 15 years and he is a big part of our success," Getman said. "I am very fortunate to have an assistant who understands our team and what we expect so well." During his tenure, UAB has achieved unprecedented success with five NCAA tournament appearances, including an Elite Eight and two Sweet 16 teams. Griffin, 36, was a three-year letterwinner for the Blazers (1992-94) as a defender. He helped lead the Blazers to the program's first conference championship and NCAA Tournament in 1994. He started 59-of-60 matches in his three-year career. He scored one goal and tallied 10 assists and was selected to the Great Midwest All-Newcomer team in 1992. After his stint with the Blazers, Griffin signed a contract to play with the Chattanooga Express of the EISL in 1994. He played one year with the Express before returning to the UAB program at the beginning of the 1995 campaign. Prior to coming to Birmingham, he played one season (1991) at Hinds Community College in Raymond, Miss. where he was selected the team's Best Defensive Player. Griffin received his United States Soccer Federation (USSF) "B" license and is a member of the Alabama ODP staff. He resides in Birmingham. |
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