Coach Olivas enters his eighth year as the head men's soccer coach at La Sierra University.  Olivas was named head coach after serving a year as Associate Head Coach for the Golden Eagles. Prior to coming to La Sierra, he served as the assistant Men's and Women's soccer coach for three years at his alma-mater, the University of the Southwest (Hobbs NM). Olivas helped lead the Mustangs to three straight Conference tournaments, and the women's program to the national tournament (2006). Coach Olivas is a member of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America and is licensed through the United States Soccer Federation. As a player he captained the Mustangs to their first playoff appearance in school history.  He also received a number of awards including Red River All-Conference and Honorable Mention All-American. During his tenure, the Golden Eagles have been ranked in the Top 25, were a Cal Pac finalist and achieved a #1 ranking in the Association of Independent Institutions.  He has also coached over 20 All Conference selections, one Newcomer of the Year, and five Scholar-Athletes. Jesse Olivas graduated with a B.S. in Psychology and a minor in Human Development from the University of the Southwest. He currently is a candidate for a Masters in Mental Health Counseling.