Jacksonville University's men's soccer head coach Ali Simmons has appointed Natxo Faus as an assistant coach, specifically overseeing goalkeepers. Simmons expressed enthusiasm about Faus’s potential to enhance the team's performance, citing strong recommendations from the soccer community. Faus previously served as goalkeeper coach at Emmanuel University, where he achieved impressive statistics with player Bryan Amezcua. Faus brings a wealth of experience from his collegiate playing days and coaching roles, having developed in Spain's Valencia CF youth systems.

By the Numbers
  • At Emmanuel University, Bryan Amezcua had a .824 save percentage, ranking second in Conference Carolinas.
  • Faus’s goalkeeper, Amezcua, recorded a 0.99 goals-against average, the fourth-best in the league.
State of Play
  • Faus fills the assistant coaching role vacated by Michael Garrihy, who moved to Grand Canyon University.
  • He is expected to leverage his coaching experience to bolster the Dolphins’ goalkeeper training and overall team performance.
What's Next

Faus will begin working with the goalkeepers immediately, aiming to implement training techniques that elevate their performance in upcoming matches. His impact will likely be assessed during the preseason as the team prepares for the competitive season.

Bottom Line

Faus’s hiring represents a strategic move for Jacksonville's men's soccer program, potentially transforming the team's defensive capabilities and enhancing the growth of the players under his guidance.