A 2015 graduate of Adelphi University, Christian Vazquez arrived back to the Garden City campus to serve as an assistant coach with the Panthers in 2023.

Vazquez has spent much of his professional career since graduation at The Knox School, where he started as a teacher and the head varsity soccer coach, before being elevated this past November to the position of Athletic Director.

In 2022, Vazquez -- as head soccer coach -- guided Knox to an undefeated season and a PSAA Championship.

Vazquez has also held coaching stints with St. Joseph's University -- Long Island and SUSA Academy.

He possesses a USSF National C License, as well as a National Youth Coaching Diploma and Director of Coaching Diploma from United Soccer Coaches.

Vazquez hails from Brentwood, N.Y.