California Baptist University Men's Soccer
Academic Snapshot
Acceptance Rate
74%
Enrollment
7,914
Team Information
Sport
Soccer
Gender
Men's
Division
NCAA Division 1
Location
Riverside, CA
Coaching Staff (5)
Coe Michaelson
Head Coach
Michaelson began his role at California Baptist University as the head men's soccer coach in January of 2016 after previously holding the head coaching position at Northwest Nazarene in Nampa, Idaho. Michaelson was named the Coach of the Year in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference and in the NCAA Division II West Region by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America in 2014. He was also a finalist for the Division II Coach of the Year that season. The Crusaders have been regionally ranked in the NCAA Division II West Region and finished top-four in the GNAC, including two runner-up performances, for four consecutive years. In the last two seasons combined, NNU went 27-10-2, which produced the fourth-best winning percentage of any West Region team over that span. Last year under Michaelson's tutelage, the Crusaders went 12-6-1 on the year, grabbing wins over PacWest schools Hawaii-Hilo (1-0), Hawaii Pacific (2-1) and BYU-Hawaii (3-1). Michaelson led NNU to the NCAA playoffs for the first time in program history in 2014, finishing the campaign with a 15-4-1 overall record, the most in school history. The Crusaders picked up their first NCAA postseason victory since 2003 and later peaked at an all-time best No. 12 in the Division II rankings the following season. Michaelson brings international experience as a member of the community coaching staff with English Premier League's Liverpool FC in 2005. Now, he will look to bring similar and even greater success with him to CBU. As a player, Michaelson played semiprofessional soccer in the United Kingdom with Warrington Town AFC and Marine AFC, along with Deportivo Las Rozas in Spain. He was also a two-time All-American at the College of Idaho, where he graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor's degree in Spanish and education in 2002 and with a masters in teaching in 2003. In addition to his duties at NNU, Michaelson served as the Technical Director at the Boise Nationals Soccer Club since 2006 and as an age group assistant coach in the Region IV Olympic Development Program since 2012. Michaelson holds a USSF A License, a NSCAA Premier "With Distinction" License, and US Youth Soccer National Youth License. Michaelson and his wife Stephanie have two sons, Luke and Isaac. Coe Michaelson Head Men's Soccer Coach Coe Michaelson began his role at California Baptist University as the head men's soccer coach in January of 2016 after previously holding the head coaching position at Northwest Nazarene in Nampa, Idaho. Michaelson was named the Coach of the Year in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference and in the NCAA Division II West Region by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America in 2014. He was also a finalist for the Division II Coach of the Year that season. The Crusaders have been regionally ranked in the NCAA Division II West Region and finished top-four in the GNAC, including two runner-up performances, for four consecutive years. In the last two seasons combined, NNU went 27-10-2, which produced the fourth-best winning percentage of any West Region team over that span. Last year under Michaelson's tutelage, the Crusaders went 12-6-1 on the year, grabbing wins over PacWest schools Hawaii-Hilo (1-0), Hawaii Pacific (2-1) and BYU-Hawaii (3-1). Michaelson led NNU to the NCAA playoffs for the first time in program history in 2014, finishing the campaign with a 15-4-1 overall record, the most in school history. The Crusaders picked up their first NCAA postseason victory since 2003 and later peaked at an all-time best No. 12 in the Division II rankings the following season. Michaelson brings international experience as a member of the community coaching staff with English Premier League's Liverpool FC in 2005. Now, he will look to bring similar and even greater success with him to CBU. As a player, Michaelson played semiprofessional soccer in the United Kingdom with Warrington Town AFC and Marine AFC, along with Deportivo Las Rozas in Spain. He was also a two-time All-American at the College of Idaho, where he graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor's degree in Spanish and education in 2002 and with a masters in teaching in 2003. In addition to his duties at NNU, Michaelson served as the Technical Director at the Boise Nationals Soccer Club since 2006 and as an age group assistant coach in the Region IV Olympic Development Program since 2012. Michaelson holds a USSF A License, a NSCAA Premier "With Distinction" License, and US Youth Soccer National Youth License. Michaelson and his wife Stephanie have two sons, Luke and Isaac.
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Coe Michaelson
Head Coach
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Stephen Marshall
Associate Head Coach
Marshall was named the CBU Assistant Men's Soccer Coach in February of 2016 after previously coaching at Northwest Nazarene with Coach Coe Michaelson. He assisted in all aspects of the Crusader men's soccer program, has a USSF D License and also taught classes in the NNU Kinesiology Department. He also coached club soccer for the Boise Nationals where he led the BNSC Milan team to the Idaho Youth Soccer State Cup Championship and the Far West Regionals Quarterfinals in 2014. As a player, Stephen was a three time All-GNAC selection for the Crusaders from 2010-2012. He was a key defender for the squad as they finished 2nd in the GNAC in 2012, narrowly missing out on the NCAA National Tournament. He was also a three year captain and a two-time Academic All-Conference selection. Additionally in 2012, he was an NSCAA All-Region selection both athletically and academically. Prior to attending NNU, Stephen played NCAA Division I soccer at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. As a youth player he was a member of the most successful youth soccer team in the history of US Youth Soccer, Arsenal '89 out of southern California. He was a co-captain on the squad that went to four consecutive National Championship matches, including National Championship victories in 2004, 2005 and 2006.
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Josh Glover
Assistant Coach
Josh Glove is an Assistant Coach at CBU Mens Soccer In 2022, the Lancers finished with a 11-7-3 record and placed fifth in the conference. In their first year eligible for the WAC Tournament, CBU hosted the tournament and went on a historic run, beating #4 Utah Valley, #1 Air Force, and #2 San Jose State to claim the Championship. In the championship game vs San Jose State it came down to penalty kicks were Tournament MOP Nolan Premack blocked the first attempt to set up the 3-1 victory. The CBU-hosted tournament set a conference record for attendance with 1,416. The Lancers claimed the auto bid and competed in their first NCAA Tournament were they drew UCLA and lost in a close game 2-1 in Westwood. CBU received five All-WAC selection in 2022 with Thomas Beecham and Bryan Iliohan named to the First Team, David Cordes and Luis Mueller named to the Second Team, and Adolfo Pino landing on the All-Freshman team. Glover was most recently part of the Biola University coaching staff, helping the Eagles to an 11-7 overall record and the program's first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance. Josh began his soccer career on the pitch playing for Westmont College in Santa Barbara, a former Golden State Athletic Conference foe of California Baptist from the Lancers NAIA playing days. Over two seasons representing the Warriors Josh claimed a 15-13-2 record between the sticks, recording seven individual shutouts and sharing another two, while making 112 saves in the offense heavy GSAC. His final season in Santa Barbara produced First Team All-GSAC honors after allowing just 1.05 goals-per-game. From there he moved into a professional career, first playing for the Concord Rangers of the National South League (England) and then Lowestoft Tower of the Southern Football League, Premier Central (England). He also made semi-pro stops in the United States, playing for the Southern California Seahorses of the United Soccer League 2 and the Orange Country Football Club of the National Premier Soccer League. Josh is someone who is passionate about Christ, football and people, and the opportunity to combine the three to coach and invest in elite athletes for Jesus is what drew him to CBU. The ability to daily seek the Lord, strive to equip and empower young men, and do so through the platform of football is one that motivates and inspires him on a daily basis.
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