Allan Hancock College Men's Soccer

Vinnedge, an Arroyo Grande High graduate, was an All-Conference kicker for the Hancock football team in 2004 and 2005. He transferred to the University of Wyoming and served as the teams punter and kicker for two seasons. He earned All-Mountain West Conference honors for football and academics his senior season. Vinnedge spent one preseason in the NFL with the San Diego Chargers. Vinnedge arrived at Hancock after he spent six years as the boys soccer coach at Nipomo High School, including the last four at the varsity level. Hes guided the Titans to four consecutive C.I.F. playoff appearances and the programs first-ever Los Padres League title. Vinnedge earned a bachelors degree in communications from the University of Wyoming. He works as a launch site support engineer at Vandenberg Air Force Base. He also operates a kicking academy on the Central Coast to train placekickers and punters from throughout the state. Vinnedge lives in Arroyo Grande with his wife, Trina, and daughter, Chloe.

Kichler has 18 years or soccer coaching experience, including the last six at Nipomo High School as Vinnedges assistant. Kichler says the opportunity to coach his son Buddy in his final year at Hancock, as well as work with a talented squad of local athletes was a once in a lifetime opportunity.