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Jose Herrera is entering his first year as the assistant men’s soccer coach.

Between 2005-2007, Jose played two years under Coach Borchers at Truett McConnell when the university was a junior college, and concluded his athletic career at the University of North Georgia from 2007-2009. He began his coaching career coaching club soccer at Lanier Sharks Association in Gainesville, Ga until 2017, followed by an assistant coaching position at Riverside Military Academy from 2020-2021.

Jose graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and holds his USSF C license.

He was originally born in Durango, Mexico, and now resides in Jefferson, Ga. with wife Jennifer, who is also a TMU soccer alum. They attend Free Chapel in Jefferson, where he is a leader in the children’s ministry.

“My favorite verse is Colossians 3:23,” Jose said. “It helps me remember that whatever I do, I must do it to the best of my ability to honor God.”