Women's Soccer Welcomes Two New Assistant Coaches
We are greatly anticipating the upcoming women's soccer season with the addition of two new assistant coaches: Mimi Rangel and Jessica Llamas
Mimi Rangel
Mimi Rangel joins the Norco College soccer staff after a stellar collegiate career at Long Beach State. Rangel, who continues to play the game professionally, a four-time Big West Conference first team selection and twice was named the Big West Conference Midfielder of the Year. As a freshman in 2013, she was named the Big West Conference Freshman of the Year and named to the all-freshman team.
In 2016, Rangel led Long Beach State to a 10-7-4 record and a spot in the NCAA tournament, which earned her the conference's MVP award. Twice (2014 and 2015) she was named to the NSCAA All-West Regional second team.
A graduate of Chino Hills High School, Rangel played for Legends FC for 10 years, winning a national championship. A four-time first-team all-league selection, she led her high school to an appearance in the quarterfinals of the CIF-Southern Section Division II playoffs as a senior. She earned first-team All-CIF honors and was named the Sierra League Offensive MVP.
After her career at Long Beach State, she was a practice player for Seattle Reign in NWSL League (2017); played professionally for Dinamo, Guadalajara in Guadalajara, Spain (2018-2019); HB Køge in Køge, Denmark (2019-2020); and professional indoor repressing Mexico (2023). Currently, she is playing in UPSL League for So Cal FC.
Currently, working for Football for Her, an organization that provides a safe space for those who identify as female or non-binary to play soccer, Rangel has coached youth soccer coach for Legends FC since 2020; served as an undergrad assistant for Long Beach State (2018); and an assistant at Saddleback College (2023).
Jessica Llamas
Born and raised in San Diego, California, Jessica Llamas has always been deeply rooted in the world of soccer. Her journey as an athlete and scholar began with Albion Soccer Club before she committed to furthering her education as a first-generation college student at Cal Poly Pomona.
Jessica earned her bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, where she excelled both academically and athletically as a member of the women's soccer team. During her collegiate career from 2017 to 2023, she showcased her talent as an Attacking Midfielder and served as Team Captain in her final two years. Her contributions on the field earned her recognition, including All CCAA Honorable Mention in 2019 and 2022 and the D2 ADA Academic Achievement Award in 2021.
In addition to her achievements on the field, Jessica pursued her passion for academics, earning a Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology from Cal Poly Pomona in 2023. Her dedication to both athletics and academics exemplifies her commitment to excellence in all aspects of her life.
Following her collegiate career, Jessica continued her involvement in soccer as a player for So Cal Crush FC in the United Women's Soccer League from 2018 to 2019. Leveraging her expertise and experience, she became a lecturer for Cal Poly Pomona's Kinesiology department, where she teaches Soccer Activity Courses.
Drawing from her own experiences as a collegiate athlete, Jessica's coaching philosophy centers on holistic development. She believes in providing unwavering support to her players on and off the field, guiding them to excel as student-athletes and individuals. Jessica understands that the challenges and lessons learned in collegiate soccer are invaluable preparation for life beyond the sport. Thus, she is committed to empowering her players to navigate these challenges with resilience and integrity.