John Munoz joined the La Sierra University Athletic Staff as the Men’s Head Soccer Coach, a program he founded, in 2005. In 2008, Munoz stepped down to assist the program and in 2011, transitioned to the Athletic Facilities Manager.
Prior to joining the Golden Eagles, Munoz worked as an Equipment Manager and Groundskeeper for the Charleston Battery, a Professional Soccer Club in Charleston, South Carolina (2003-2005). The Battery won the USL-A League Championship (2003), which was a highlight of his time with the program. Munoz also owned and operated JMMWORKS, a free-lance contracting business from 2005-2012.
Munoz graduated from Columbia Union College (Tacoma Park, Md.) in 2001 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communications. He went on to earn his Master of Arts Degree in Sports Management from Virginia Commonwealth University (Richmond, Va.) in 2003.
While attending CUC, Munoz captained the Pioneers, playing Striker and being awarded as the “Most Valuable Player” four years in a row.
Munoz is also very active in the community, most recently volunteering as the Assistant Coach for the Co-Ed Varsity Soccer Team at La Sierra Academy (Riverside, Calif.). Munoz also coached the Boys’ Varsity Soccer Team at Loma Linda Academy (Loma Linda, Calif.) from 2009-2012. Besides giving his time to local high schools, Munoz sponsors numerous students in Honduras and collects soccer gear to donate and teach life skills through the sport when visiting the Country.
Munoz resides in the Inland Empire with his spouse, two children and dog.
“Coach Munoz is one of the best supervisors any student worker could ask for…I’ve learned a lot from him; Invest in others, be diligent, hard working, and never complain, but the biggest lesson has been love. Love everyone around you, yes everyone. It’s easier to do all the things above, if you first begin with love and care for others.” – Sindiso Dube, Men’s and Women’s Head Cross Country Coach
