Jose Vasquez
Jose Vasquez
Title: Head Men's Soccer Coach
Phone: 714-564-6949
Email: vasquez_jose@sac.edu

Jose Vasquez took over as Head Coach of the men's soccer program in 2004 and has continued to add to the storied program ever since. Vasquez, who is a member of the Athletic Hall of Fame at Santa Ana College for his playing days, has led the Dons to a National Championship, two State Championships andeight Orange Empire Conference Championships.

In 2005, Vasquez led Santa Ana (24-2-1) to its record seventh, and second straight, California Community College state title when the Dons defeated Santa Rosa College , 3-1, in the finals of the 2005 Citi California Community Colleges Commission on Athletics Men's Soccer Championship held on December 11 in Fresno.

The Dons fell short in the national rankings and were named the national runner-up to Herkimer County College (NY), a reversal of the previous year's finish. In 2004, Vasquez lead the Dons to their second National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) national title edging out Herkimer County College (NY) for the top spot.

Following the Dons' undefeated season, Vasquez was named the NSCAA's West Region Coach of the Year as well as the National Coach of the Year.

Prior to taking over the head coaching duties following the retirement of legendary soccer coach J.P. Frutos in Fall 2003, Vasquez spent 11 seasons as an assistant coach at Santa Ana College.

During that span, Santa Ana won one national title, four state titles and a record 10 consecutive conference titles.

Vasquez played at Santa Ana in 1989-90 and set multiple scoring records. He still currently holds three records at Santa Ana including fastest goal (10 seconds), hat tricks (4) and goals in a game (7). Vasquez was inducted into the Santa Ana College Athletic Hall of Fame in 2007 for his impressive playing career.

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.