Jose Vasquez
Head Coach, 1st year

Jose Vasquez begins his first season as the head coach of the Santa Ana College men’s soccer team. Prior to taking over the heading coaching duties following the retirement of legendary soccer coach J.P. Frutos last Fall (2003), Vasquez spent 11 seasons as a member of the coaching staff at Santa Ana College.

During that span, Santa Ana has won one national title, four state titles and a record 10 consecutive Orange Empire Conference (OEC) championships.

Vasquez played at Santa Ana in 1989-90 and set multiple scoring records. He still currently holds three records at Santa Ana College including fastest goal (10 seconds), hat tricks (4) and goals in a game (7).

After playing at Santa Ana, Vasquez played for a variety of professional soccer teams including: Club Guadalajara Chivas in 1991; Atlas, Rojinegros in 1992; L.A. Salsa in 1993-94; Pueblo, Camoteros in 1995; Celaya, Puebla in 1995; Anaheim Splash in 1995; Los Angeles Galaxy in 1996-99; Orange County Zodiac in 1997 and 1999; Orange County Waves in 2000.

Previous to coaching at Santa Ana College, Vasquez led Santa Ana High School to its first-ever CIF championship in 1991. He also coached Orange High School to a CIF championship in 1995.