Benedictine University At Mesa Men's Soccer

Hoffman most recently spent time at Stanford University as the Director of Operations for the men’s soccer program. In his role with the Cardinal, he oversaw the day-to-day operations of the program. Hoffman also played a critical role on the coaching staff training and developing the goalkeepers. His efforts helped take the team to the NCAA DI Round of 16 in the 2022 season.   Hoffman also spent time as the Associate Head Coach for the men’s and women’s soccer programs at Las Positas College. While there, Hoffman led the Hawks to eight playoff appearances between both teams.   Hoffman has spent time in other coaching roles with multiple youth soccer teams, with the Oakland Roots Sports Club, and at California State University East Bay and has found success at every level.   Hoffman earned a master's degree in Sports Industry Management from Georgetown University and his bachelor's degree in Political Science and Philosophy from the University of Hawaii at Hilo. While studying in Hawaii, he competed as a soccer student-athlete, earning three Pac West Defender of the week awards. As Director of Compliance & Eligibility, he oversees and monitors the eligibility certification, rules education, and compliance for each athletics team, as well as the department as a whole.

Pelealo Mahloko serves as the Graduate Assistant for the Benedictine Mesa Men’s Soccer team after a standout playing career with the Redhawks. Originally from Johannesburg, South Africa, Mahloko attended St David’s Marist Inanda before joining Benedictine Mesa in 2020. As a player, he made an immediate impact, earning Cal Pac Second Team honors his freshman year. Over his collegiate career, Mahloko was recognized with Cal Pac Honorable Mention three more times, starting nearly every game across four seasons. In 2022, he tallied 5 goals and an assist, including a game-winning goal against Park Gilbert. He closed out his playing days in 2024 having started all 16 matches that season. Mahloko graduated from Benedictine Mesa in 2025 and now brings his experience, leadership, and dedication to the sidelines as he begins his coaching career with the Redhawks.