College of the Canyons Men's Soccer

Marcellin. The first came in 2004 when COC lost in overtime to Moorpark. The second was in 2009 when the Cougars made a remarkable run to the third round of the playoffs.  In 2010, Marcellin led the Cougars all the way to the CCCAA State Championship match the farthest COC had ever advanced into the postseason before eventually losing to defending state champions Mt. SAC. Marcellin started his College of the Canyons coaching career in 1998 after being hired to teach physical education and launch the COC womens soccer program. He coached the womens program for 11 seasons from 1998 to 2008 posting an overall record of 121-95-34 while winning four Western State Conference (WSC) Championships (1999, 2000, 2001 and 2004) and qualifying for postseason play five times. He was also named WSC Coach of the Year in 1999. Prior to arriving at COC, Marcellin coached womens soccer at Bakersfield College from 1993 to 1997, leading the team to a 58-30-18 record, while recording two WSC Championships (1994 and 1995), one state final four appearance (1994) and earning WSC Coach of the Year honors in 1994. Marcellin is currently serving as the WSC mens soccer representative and is a past president of the California Community College Soccer Coaches Association, having served as president from 2006 to 2008. He earned a Bachelor of Science in physical education from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 1990 and a Master of Science in physical education from the University of Toledo in 1992. Marcellin and his wife Michelle are the proud parents of four daughters Sophia, Sascha, Greta and Ava. 

Bio Lucas Bongarra begins his eighth consecutive season, and 14th year overall, as an assistant coach with the College of the Canyons men’s soccer program in 2025.  His responsibilities with the program include conducting training sessions, video analysis, player development and game management.  Bongarra is also an adjunct professor in the college’s Kinesiology & Physical Education department. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education from The Master’s University, along with a Master of Science in Recreation and Sport Sciences with a Concentration in Soccer Coaching from Ohio University. Prior to arriving at Canyons, Bongarra served as an assistant coach at The Master’s University (2006-2007) and was the boys soccer head coach at Harvard-Westlake High School (2011-2016). He is also the founder and chairman of Atletico Southern California, overseeing all aspects of the youth soccer club.  Bongarra began playing soccer in his native Argentina with youth teams Club Atletico All Boys and Ferro Carril Oeste in Buenos Aires.  At the collegiate level Bongarra starred for The Master’s University, helping the Mustangs win the 2001 NCCAA National Championship, while taking home MVP honors. He was also an NAIA All-American and GSAC All-Conference selection that season.  Bongarra lives in Los Angeles and enjoys spending time with his wife, Lori, riding his bike, playing tennis and barbecuing with friends and family. —Bio current as of Aug. 2025

Bio Bryan Morales begins his 10th season as an assistant coach with College of the Canyons men's soccer program. He is responsible for running the team's strength and conditioning program. A member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Morales has implemented a comprehensive performance enhancement training program, which is designed to provide players with the movement skills necessary to achieve the highest level of physical ability. Morales holds a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology with an emphasis in exercise science from California State University, Northridge.  —Bio current as of Aug. 2025