Persson Steps Down as Men's Soccer and Women's Golf Head Coach

LA VERNE, CA — University of La Verne Director of Athletics Dr. Jenna Panatier has announced the resignation of Trevor Persson as head coach of the men's soccer and women's golf teams.

"Coach Persson has dedicated a decade to the University of La Verne and has influenced the lives of many student-athletes. He took on the challenge of coaching two different sports and was successful. We thank him for his dedication to La Verne and all those he served. We will miss him and wish him well in all his future endeavors," said Panatier.

Persson took charge of the men's soccer program in 2014 and opened his tenure with three straight double-digit win seasons. In 2016 Persson and his staff earned SCIAC Coaching Staff of the Year honors after leading the Leopards to a 14-5-1 overall record, an 11-4-1 mark in conference play, and a second-place finish in the regular season.

With Persson at the helm, twenty-two players earned All-SCIAC honors, including eight first-team selections. In 2016, he tutored Saul Uribe to SCIAC Athlete of the Year honors.

Persson took over the La Verne women's golf team in 2022 and revamped the program. In 2023 Jordyn Janert earned Second Team All-SCIAC honors, the first All-SCIAC honor in team history. Persson also grew the roster size to its biggest ever and led the program to its best rounds.

Director of Golf Operations and Men's Golf Head Coach Nathalie Da Silva will lead the women's team through the 2025 season. The University of La Verne will conduct a national search for the next head men's soccer coach.

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