Brian Waltrip Appointed Head Coach of Trojans FC
TROJANS FC APPOINTS BRIAN WALTRIP AS NEW HEAD COACH
LOS ANGELES: Trojans FC is delighted to announce the appointment of Brian Waltrip as the club’s second-ever Head Coach.
The Pensacola, Florida native will bring his experience from a distinguished professional playing career that includes spells at clubs in MLS, Europe, and Japan. Brian holds both USSF A & UEFA A coaching licenses. He currently serves as Executive Director of Los Angeles Soccer Club (LASC) – one of the oldest and most storied clubs in Southern California. His commitment to Trojans FC underscores the creation of a new pathway for youth development in the area, one that will provide select LASC youth players with the opportunity to train alongside the Trojans and receive mentorship as they start to prepare for the next step in their careers.
“I am ecstatic about the opportunity to get on the field with these young men, and continue the growth of Trojans FC. What Trojans FC has accomplished over the past few years is a testament to both the vision and leadership of these young men. Their mission of both excellence on the field and community building off is starting to come to fruition. In just a few short years they have had success in the UPSL, the US Open Cup, and built deep roots with USC and in the heart of Los Angeles through community outreach. I look forward to continuing this mission as well as pushing the boundaries and expectations of what a university program can be.” - Head Coach Brian Waltrip
“We are excited to have access to such a talented and experienced individual to push this program to the next level. This is a big step in the right direction for Trojans FC on and off the field. Brian gives us both a stronger connection to the local soccer community as well as a wealth of experience for the players to learn from. We couldn’t be happier with this announcement and are looking forward to what the future has in store for us.” - President Artie Levine
“This is a really exciting moment for Trojans FC as well as our university and LA in general. Bringing in Brian and his staff reflects our commitment to pushing men’s soccer to the highest level possible at USC, and reinventing men’s college soccer, in the absence of an NCAA program. Brian’s background as a player and a coach speaks for itself. He’s the ideal person to lead this program forward as well as strengthen our ties to the community.” - Former Head Coach & VP Sanjay Sujanthakumar
Sanjay graduated in December with a B.A. in International Relations & The Global Economy and a Master’s degree in Public Diplomacy. He will join the alumni of Trojans FC as an advisor to the student organization.