Placer United Welcomes Coach Robert Handy

Posted On May 9, 2014 by PUSC

Coach Robert Handy

Coach Rob is the head men’s soccer coach at William Jessup University. He came to the Warriors after spending the last three years working as an assistant coach for the Chico State men’s soccer team underneath head coach Felipe Restrepo.

While at Chico State, Coach Rob was a vital part in Chico State winning the 2010, 2011 and 2012 California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) North Division and reaching the NCAA Championship Tournament two straight years in 2010 and 2011.  Chico State was 37-14-10 over the last three years, including 30-9-7 in the CCAA.  During those three years, Coach Rob coached 13 All-Conference and 10 All-West Region players.  His responsibilities for the Wildcats’ included recruiting, overseeing  the team’s daily training and weight program, coordinating travel and fundraising efforts, and served as co-director of the Chico State soccer camps.  Coach Rob holds a NSCAA Advanced National Diploma and NSCAA Goalkeeping Level I Diploma.

Coach Rob, a Marysville native, brings a wealth of soccer experience and extensive first-hand knowledge of the college soccer game. He was a standout defensive specialist and midfielder for California State Stanislaus from 2002-06, earning All-CCAA second team honors in 2006 as well as a Far West Region Honorable Mention. Coach Rob was also selected to the conference’s All-Academic team as a junior.  He played at Marysville High School.

Welcome to Placer United!