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Head Coach Shane Huff 707 468 3006 |
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Shane Huff was a Ukiah High School graduate and continued his academic/athletic career at California State University Bakersfield (CSUB) from 1994-1997. At CSUB the soccer team won three league titles and participated in four NCAA College Cups, three Regional Finals, two Final Fours, and won a National Championship his senior year (1997). During summer breaks from college, Shane played semi-professionally where he was part of a National Championship with the Central Coast Roadrunners in 1997. After finishing his playing career, Shane continued coaching for his alma mater. He assisted the men’s team in 1999 and then moved to Fort Lewis College and was the top assistant for the 2000 season. In 2001 Shane was the top assistant coach for the Lobo Men’s team at the University of New Mexico. Shane continued as a volunteer assistant at UNM for two more years while he pursued his Masters Degree in Physical Education. During his final year of coaching at UNM the team advanced to the Division 1 College Cup Finals (2005). After completing his Masters Degree in Physical Education (2003), Shane moved on to pursue his Doctorate in Physical Education. For the past 3 ½ years, Shane has taught and coached varsity soccer at Cibola High School. Shane led Cibola High School to quarterfinal and semi final finishes. During Shane’s four-year coaching tenure, Cibola has had the most success in program history. In addition to coaching collegiately, Shane has also coached many high-level club teams. For the past six years, Shane has worked with the Rio Vista Futbol Club. During this time, he has accumulated four State Championships, one Region IV quarterfinal, and two Region IV semi-finals. Shane’s most recent club team (Rio Vista 92’s) saw 14 of his 19 players move on to play at colleges ranging from Junior College to Division I. Shane prides himself on guiding student/athletes to the next level. Shane is looking forward to working with Mendocino College Women’s Soccer team where he feels strongly that he can help many of the women student/athletes continue their collegiate dreams after their participation with Mendocino College. “I am very excited to join Mendocino College and be a part of a great college and athletic department,” stated Huff. “ My goal for the women’s soccer program is to prepare my student athletes for a four year institution both academically and athletically." Shane is married to his wife Dana and they have two daughters, Addison(2) and Allie(1).
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Assistant Coach Joe Munoz Joe is in his first year at Mendocino College. He comes with a tremendous amount of playing experience during his career. His playing experience ranges from the amateur level through the MLS. He was known for his technical and tactical abilities and will be an asset to the coaching staff. Originally from Chula Vista CA, Joe competed at CSU-Bakersfield where he played along side Shane Huff. He has won 3 national championships in his career, one at CSUB and two with the Central Coast Roadrunners of the Premier Development League. He was drafted into the MLS in 1998 in the second round to the New York/New Jersey Metrostars, now known as the New York Redbulls. He then continued to play professionally for the Chico Rooks while attaining his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Loma Linda University. He is a practicing Physical Therapist for UVMC Rehab Services since he moved to the area in 2005. He is married to Lacey and they have two young boys, Rio and Mateo.
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Assistant Coach Naomi Rhodes Naomi Rhodes is a local product and graduate of Ukiah High School, where she was a four-year player on the Women’s Varsity team. Naomi continued her academic/athletic career at the University of Oregon, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Spanish, and was a member of the school’s NCAA Division 1 Women’s Soccer team and club team. Naomi began her coaching career in 2002 as head coach for the Ukiah Pumas Select Girls’ U12 team. She remained with this group of girls through the 2004-2005 season. In 2005 she became assistant coach for the Ukiah High School Women’s Varsity team. In 2006 she joined the coaching staff of the Mendocino College Women’s Soccer program. This 2011-2012 season will be Naomi’s fourth season as assistant coach for the Lady Eagles. Naomi’s ability to connect with young women through soccer, and serve as a role model both on and off the field, are what she excels at and love most about coaching. Naomi continues to play soccer any chance she gets by participating in local women’s and co-ed leagues and tournaments. Naomi and her husband, Jeff live in Ukiah with their daughter, Audrey (6) and son, Asher (3 ½). |
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