Chapman University Women's Soccer

Calderon's tutelage, the Panthers went 16-6-1 and won Chapman's first-ever SCIAC Tournament championship with a win over Pomona-Pitzer in the finals, earning its second NCAA playoff berth in three years. Calderon followed that up in 2013 becoming the first Chapman women's soccer coach to earn 100 wins. The Panthers have won at least 12 games in three of six seasons between 2009-13 and their 16 wins in 2012 were the second-most in school history. In 12 years atop the Chapman women's program, she's guided the Panthers to seven seasons above. 500, including being ranked in the Division III top-25 in 2007. The former defender has built her teams around, what else, defense, including 47 shutouts and a goals against average below 1.50 in Calderon's first eight seasons as a collegiate head coach. As a player for the Panthers from 1997-00, Calderon served as a team captain and quickly earned a reputation for her tenacity on defense. In her senior year, Chapman earned a berth in the NCAA "Sweet 16" and tied for their best finish in the history of the program. She has served as the head girls' soccer coach at Katella High since 1998 and was an assistant on the Chapman coaching staff from 2001-03, helping to guide the Panthers to three more NCAA tournament bids and another "Sweet 16" appearance. Calderon earned her bachelor's degree in kinesiology from Chapman in 2001 and holds a master's degree from National University in teaching with an emphasis in educational technology. She and her husband Bobby currently reside in Fullerton with their daughters Halle and Brooklyn.

TJ Perez has been selected as the next Head Coach of the Chapman University women’s soccer team. Perez becomes the fifth Head Coach in Chapman’s Division III history, taking over the role immediately. “First, I would like to thank Doug, Terry, Raquel and all those involved in the hiring process. I felt a strong commitment and passion from everyone about Chapman University,” Perez stated. “I'm excited to get going and meet the team. Chapman University is a beautiful campus in a great location and in a strong competitive conference.” Perez spent the last five seasons at NCAA Division II Minot State, spending two years as an Assistant Coach and three years as the Head Coach. During his three seasons, he led the Beavers’ women’s soccer team to the NSIC Tournament Championship Game twice and compiled a record of 26-15-18. In his three seasons as Head Coach, the Beavers had 14 players earn All-Conference honors with two also being selected to All-Region teams and one being named an Academic All-American. In his final season, he coached the NSIC Freshman of the Year and six All-NSIC selections. “We’re excited to welcome Coach Perez into the Chapman Athletics family and believe he will fit in quite well here. Coach Perez articulated a vision for our women’s soccer program that resonated with those involved in the coaching search, and we expect he’ll build upon the strong culture and history of success that we’ve had here at Chapman,” commented Associate Director of Athletics Doug Aiken. “We have heard nothing but glowing feedback from people that he has worked with and players that he’s coached and we’re looking forward to seeing how our student-athletes benefit from his leadership.” Before Minot State, Perez spent two seasons as an Assistant Coach at his alma mater, Sonoma State. His collegiate coaching career began immediately after his playing career with the Seawolves. He scored 10 goals in two seasons at Sonoma State after transferring from Cal State LA, where he contributed to two NCAA Tournament appearances as an underclassmen. Perez also brings a wealth of coaching experience at the club level, coaching with the Magic City Legends U23m U19 and U12 teams. He also coached with the Santa Rosa United and North Coast FC. He has completed the United Soccer Coaches’ Coach Credentialing Program as well as obtained a National C License, National D License and National E License from US Soccer. “The first steps are to create connections and build our culture together” Perez added. “It is all about Us, Ours, and We. I want us to Enjoy what we do, build our Trust, be Honest, and Compete for everything we do together.”