Head Coach Phil Marcellin

Phil Marcellin begins his sixth season at the helm of the men's soccer program. Marcellin has been the only coach for the men's soccer team since its inaugural season in 2003. In just five years, Marcellin has led the men's team to the post season in 2004, with a third-place finish in conference play, in just the programs second season of existence. He also is the head coach for the women's soccer team that began in 1998. Marcellin brings more than 15 years of coaching experience at the junior college level and has coached at the youth, club and high school levels since 1987. Before taking his post at College of the Canyons, Marcellin got his start at Bakersfield College where he spent five seasons as the head women's soccer coach and let the team to conference titles in 1994 and 1995, along with an appearance at the Final Four in 1994, and was named WSC Coach of the Year in 2004. Marcellin has also been a member of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America since 1997 and is currently the president elect for the California Community College Soccer Coaches Association and the Southern California regional president for men's soccer since 2004. Marcellin earned his bachelor's of science in physical education and his master's of education in physical education from the University of Toledo. Marcellin is married to wife, Michelle, and is the father of three.

Fausto Arana begins his third year as assistant/goalkeeper coach for the men’s and women’s soccer team. Arana, who has more than 12 years of coaching experience, is responsible for training and developing the goalkeepers. Arana also finished his second year as the junior varsity head soccer coach at Hart High School. Prior to his position at College of the Canyons and Hart High School, he was a coach at Saugus High School since 1997. He also volunteers as a coach for players from the U12-U19 levels in region 46 and region 678. Also helped implement a training program for advanced players in region 678, have provided goalkeeper clinics and coach mentoring. He is a member of the National Soccer Coaches Association, and presently is going back to school to pursue his degree. Arana and his family, Sue, Ben, Zach and Tomas, reside in Newhall.

Assistant Coach Luis Lara

Luis Lara begins his thrid year as assistant coach for College of the Canyons men’s soccer team. He is primarily responsible is assisting the head coach in all duties, including team and game management. The Costa Rican native previously worked at Valencia High School as an assistant coach for the boy’s varsity soccer team and head junior varsity coach. In addition, he is currently the head coach of two youth club soccer teams for Santa Clarita Valley Magic. Lara is an alumni of College of the Canyons and is currently attending California State University, Northridge completing his bachelor’s degree in linguistics and kinesiology. Lara resides in Santa Clarita.

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