The Coaching Staff
Chris Garcia-Prats
Head Men's Soccer Coach
garcch01@luther.edu
- Office: Regents Center 217C
- Phone: (563) 387- 1443
- 2002 Graduate of Trinity University
- Begins second year as head coach.
- Prior to Luther, he served as the assistant men's soccer coach and recruiting coordinator at Trinity University. During this stretch Trinity University made six NCAA Tournament appearances and three semifinal appearances, winning the national championship in 2003, and finishing second in 2007.
- He also served has a head coach for the Classics Elite Soccer Academy in San Antonio and an Olympic Development Program state coach for the South Texas Region since 2004.
- During his playing days, he started 86 of 87 games serving as a two-year captain.
- Four-time Southern Collegiate Athletic all-conference honoree. Also was an NSCAA All-Region selection in 2000.
- Played on two SCAC Championship teams and two NCAA National Tournament teams.
- During his four-year career, Trinity University posted a record of 74-10-2.
Will Maddox
Assistant Coach
maddwi01@luther.edu
- Office: Regents Center 14
- Phone: (563) 387-1799
- Begins 1st year as Norse assistant.
- 2008 graduate of Trinity University
- 2009 graduate of Trinity Univeristy - M. A. Teaching
- Member of Phi Beta Kappa
- Played on four SCAC championship teams
- Played on four NCAA III National Tournament teams including national runner-up in 2007.
- 2007 NCAA Academic All-Region
- Has obtained a National D Coaching License.
Kyle Nelson
Assistant Coach
nelsky01@luther.edu
- 2008 Graduate from Luther College
- Begins second year as Norse assistant.
- Head Coach for the Decorah Vikings since 2005. Has posted a record of 57-12.
- In 2008 led the Vikings to the Iowa State Tournament.
- Has obtained the National D Soccer License.
- Four-year letter winner for the Norse.
- During his career at Luther he saw action in 55 games recording 15 goals.
Dave Keller
Assistant Coach
kellda03@luther.edu
- 2009 graduate of Luther College
- Psychology Major
- 2008 second-team all-Iowa Conference selection at defender.
- Named 2008 Most Valuable Defender and team MVP.
- Started 70 of 73 career matches for the Norse.
Ryan Martin
Assistant Coach - Goal Keepers
- 2009 graduate of Waldorf College
- Communications major
- Begins 1st season as goal keepers coach.
- Four-year starter for Waldorf Knights soccer team.
