TJ Perez took the Chapman women's soccer team to the SCIAC Tournament in his first season and posted a winning record for the first time since 2022. He was selected to lead the women’s soccer program in 2025 and became the fifth Head Coach in Chapman’s Division III history.
Perez spent the previous five seasons at NCAA Division II Minot State, spending two years as an Assistant Coach and three years as the Head Coach. During his three seasons, he led the Beavers’ women’s soccer team to the NSIC Tournament Championship Game twice and compiled a record of 26-15-18.
In his three seasons as Head Coach, the Beavers had 14 players earn All-Conference honors with two also being selected to All-Region teams and one being named an Academic All-American. In his final season, he coached the NSIC Freshman of the Year and six All-NSIC selections.
Before Minot State, Perez spent two seasons as an Assistant Coach at his alma mater, Sonoma State. His collegiate coaching career began immediately after his playing career with the Seawolves. He scored 10 goals in two seasons at Sonoma State after transferring from Cal State LA, where he contributed to two NCAA Tournament appearances as an underclassmen.
Perez also brings a wealth of coaching experience at the club level, coaching with the Magic City Legends U23m U19 and U12 teams. He also coached with the Santa Rosa United and North Coast FC.
He has completed the United Soccer Coaches’ Coach Credentialing Program as well as obtained a National C License, National D License and National E License from US Soccer.
