Lyon College

A graduate from Southern Wesleyan University, Chris Bocanegra finished his first year as the men's soccer coach in 2016, as he led the Scots to a 11-8-1 overall record and AMC Tournament championship appearance. He previously served his first season as the women's soccer head coach in 2015.

Before becoming the head coach, Bocanegra served as the top assistant for the Lyon women and men's soccer programs from 2012-14. In his first season at the helm of the women's program in 2015, Bocanegra led the team to a 12-6-2 overall record and 8-2-2 conference record. The team also made an AMC Tournament Semifinals appearance. The 12 wins matched a program best, which last occurred in 2013.

While playing at SWU, Bocanegra was part of the NAIA Region Tournament in 2005 and in 2007 where his team was a semifinalist losing to Auburn University of Montgomery that was No. 2 in the nation at the time. SWU was also the NCCAA Region Finalist in 2006 and 2008.

Not only did Bocanegra find success with his team, but he also received several accolades for his individual performance. In 2005 and 2006, he was named All-Conference by the Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC) and added selections on the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) All-Region Team for all four of his collegiate years.

After graduating from SWU, Bocanegra served as a head coach and an assistant director for two years for Easley Soccer Club in Easley, South Carolina. He currently holds a United States Soccer Federation (USSF)  “C” Coaching License.

Bocanegra graduated with two degrees from SWU with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Sport Management.

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