Coach Christian Hernandez will be entering his fifth season as the Assistant Mens Soccer Coach at University of Antelope Valley.   In 2013-14 Coach Hernandez served as the UAV Womens Graduate Assistant while earning his Masters Degree in Criminal Justice.  Hernandez helped with running training sessions, recruiting, and game day preparations.   Coach Hernandez was then selected as the Assistant Mens Soccer Coach and will help start the mens program at UAV.  Hernandez is a product of the Antelope Valley, growing up in Palmdale and playing for local clubs and attending Palmdale High School where he was a standout soccer player.  Prior to his position at UAV, Hernandez has coached and played at the high school and collegiate level in Southern California.   Hernandez attended Palmdale High School from 2003-2007, where he played varsity soccer for three years, while also playing in local club teams such as the A.V. Ambush and A.V. Sharks. During his time at Palmdale High School he recorded 43 goals and 22 assists and was selected to the Golden League First Team both his Junior and Senior year and becoming a captain and a leader his senior year.  During that time Christian also helped PHS reach the Semifinals of CIF Playoffs and were ranked #1 in CIF division 1. Christian was also recognized with CIF honors with 1st Team All-CIF junior year 2nd team all CIF Senior year - 1st team All-Golden league junior and senior year. And led his team with 27 goals and 13 assists his senior year.   After graduating from Palmdale High School, Hernandez continued his education and soccer career at Taft College for two seasons (2007-2010). As a right midfielder at Taft College his freshman year, he led the team with 16 goals and 7 assists and was named CVC offensive player of the year and led his team to the playoffs.  During second season (2009) his sophomore campaign at Taft he led his team with 9 goals and 10 assists and was also recognized as an All American (NSCAA All Region Team) Central Valley Conference - Offensive Player of the Year and National Soccer Coaches Association of America 1st Team All-Region. He led his team to the state finals where they were finalist. Christian was a great contributor in holding a winning record his two years when attending Taft with and overall record 34-9-4.    Hernandez continued his collegiate soccer career at Division I University of California, Irvine, which was ranked top ten in the country. As a starter for two seasons (2010-2012), he was an impact player helping them become the 2012 Big West Champions. And also contributing in an overall record of 30-9-4 his two seasons playing in Irvine. Although Hernandezs playing career came to an end, his passion that drove his dedication and love for the game helped him pursue a coaching career.