Portland Community College Women's Soccer

Shawn Bundy has steadily elevated the PCC Women’s Soccer program since taking over in 2023. In his first season, he guided an entirely new Panther roster to a competitive 5-7-2 record, earning NWAC South Region Coach of the Year honors. The program continued its upward trajectory in 2024 with a second-place finish in the South Region. In 2025, the Panthers improved again, tying for the fewest losses in program history (four) and finishing 7-4-3 with another postseason appearance. Coach Shawn brings extensive experience building successful programs across Oregon high school soccer, earning Coach of the Year honors in 2007, 2009, and 2018. He holds an Advanced National Diploma from United Soccer Coaches (equivalent to a USSF B License) and currently serves as the United Soccer Coaches Girls All-American Northwest Region Chair. As a player, Bundy was a four-year starting goalkeeper at Swarthmore College and Hamline University, earning multiple all-league honors and being named Hamline University’s Most Valuable Player in 1997. Grounded in a strong commitment to player development and team culture, Shawn has established PCC Women’s Soccer as a competitive destination for student-athletes seeking growth both on and off the field.

Alexa Cooper has been instrumental in the rapid rise of PCC Women’s Soccer since joining the staff in 2023. As a key member of the coaching team, she helped guide a complete roster rebuild in 2023 to a competitive 5-7-2 record, followed by a second-place NWAC South Region finish in 2024 and a 7-4-3 campaign in 2025—tying for the fewest losses in program history and earning another postseason appearance. In recognition of her impact, Coach Alexa was promoted to Co-Head Coach in November 2025 and will help lead the program into the 2026 season. A former NWAC student-athlete at Clackamas Community College, Alexa brings a strong competitive background and a decade of playing experience. Over the past five years, she has built and operated PDX Fitness Zone, specializing in strength and conditioning for developing athletes. Since 2025, she has also coached girls select futsal teams at Rose City Futsal, further expanding her impact on player development in the Portland soccer community. Coach Alexa is passionate about building a culture rooted in accountability, resilience, and continuous growth. She continues to invest in her professional development, earning diplomas in Women’s Soccer Coaching and Assistant Coaching at the United Soccer Coaches Convention in 2024.

Alexa joined PCC in 2023 and was a huge part of the Panther's 2023 success. Alexa has an exceptional athletic background, having excelled as a former NWAC player at Clackamas Community College. With a decade-long career marked by competitive achievements, she brings a wealth of valuable experience to our team. Over the past five years, Alexa has devoted herself wholeheartedly to building her own personal training business, where she has played a pivotal role in developing the strength and conditioning of young athletes.  Alexa's primary objective is to foster a culture characterized by unwavering determination and continuous growth within our team. In 2024, Alexa attended the United Soccer Coach's convention in Anaheim and earned diplomas in coaching Women's Soccer and Assistant Coaching. 

Chris joined the PCC Women’s Soccer staff in November 2025 and serves as the program’s lead for scouting and player identification, playing a key role in continuing the Panthers’ upward trajectory. He brings nearly a decade of high school coaching experience from Milwaukie High School, including three seasons as the Varsity head coach. Chris is also actively involved in youth development through his work with North Clackamas Alliance, where he coaches seventh and eighth grade girls and helps prepare players for the transition to high school soccer. Originally from the island of Jersey, Chris developed as a goalkeeper from a young age and represented his island at the U15, U18, and U21 levels. Since relocating to Oregon in 2006, he has remained deeply connected to the local soccer community. Chris holds a USSF D License, a United Soccer Coaches Level 1 Goalkeeping Diploma, and multiple specialized coaching certifications. He is passionate about continued learning and is committed to identifying and supporting players who will thrive within the PCC Women’s Soccer culture.

Coach John brings over a decade of high school coaching experience to PCC, having spent the past 11 seasons at Franklin High School working across JV2, JV, and Varsity levels, including the last two years as Co-Head Coach of the Varsity program. He is excited to join the PCC Women’s Soccer staff for the 2026 season. A Northeast Portland native, John played at Grant High School where he earned All-City honors and helped lead his team to a PIL Championship in his senior year. He continued his playing career at the University of Oregon and the University of Colorado (Men’s Club), and competed professionally for a season with the Tallahassee Tempest in the USISL D3 Pro Division. He remains active in Portland’s adult soccer community. John holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy from Florida State University and has been a professor at Portland Community College for over 20 years. His coaching experience spans multiple states, including Oregon, Colorado, California, and Florida. John’s coaching philosophy centers on fostering a love for the game, building strong team camaraderie, and supporting the holistic growth of each student-athlete. He is looking forward to contributing to a competitive and meaningful 2026 season—Go Panthers!