Saul Hernandez
Dodge City High School
Impact Statement
“I loved coaching the kids so much that I wanted to return to school to get my degree so I could coach high school soccer.” -Saul Hernandez
Biography
Last fall, Hernandez, who coaches the boys’ and girls’ soccer programs at Dodge City, led the boys’ team to its second state title in the last five years. The Red Demons were a perfect 20-0. Dodge City is the only program in Kansas boys’ soccer history to have two different undefeated state championship seasons.
Dodge City was ranked No. 5 in the nation in the United Soccer Coaches rankings. The Red Demons outscored their opponents 110-7 with sixteen shutouts.
Over the past five seasons, Hernandez has led the boys’ program to a 91-11 record.
“We are extremely pleased to honor Coach Hernandez,” said Eric Hess, Executive Director of the NHSCA. “He has established Dodge City as one of the top soccer programs in Kansas and the nation. He exhibits a strong dedication to supporting and developing his high school student-athletes in the classroom and outside of it.”
Hernandez is the second Kansas coach to be named the NHSCA National Boys’ Soccer Coach of the Year. Craig Ewing of St. Thomas Aquinas won the honor for the 2008-2009 sports year.
Photos
Articles
