Palomar College Women's Soccer

Gregg Cacioppo begins his first season as Women's Head Coach at Palomar College. In addition to his coaching at Palomar College, Cacioppo is currently the Director of Recreation for City SC Carlsbad and is Head of Player Development for the Junior Girls Program.  Cacioppo received his bachelors degree in sports administration with an emphasis in coaching at Lock Haven University where he played club soccer and rugby. He went on to get his masters degree in sports management form West Virginia University.  Cacioppo played 3 years of varsity soccer under legendary coach David Whiddon at Rancho Buena Vista High School. During his junior season his team was ranked seventh in the nation, the first time any sport at RBVHS was ranked nationally. While at RBV, Cacioppo was part of two teams that went to the CIF Division I Championship game. He was also named captain his senior season. Cacioppo was born and raised in coastal North County San Diego. Throughout his youth career he played for elite club Carlsbad Lightning winning numerous soccer tournaments and league titles playing for great coaches including Michael Duggen (Director of Operations City SC Carlsbad), Johnson Asiedu (Technical Director of SDFC), and Richard Gough (Former Scottish National Team Captain). 

Jessica Montiel is currently the Lead Assistant Coach at Palomar College, where she began her college coaching journey in the summer of 2022. She is passionate about the junior college pathway, helping student-athletes grow both on and off the field as they prepare to transfer to four-year programs. Jessica takes pride in developing players who are ready to compete at the next level.