Garrett Estrin was named Hawai‘i Hilo men's soccer head coach in May 2022 and brings more than two decades of experience for his fifth stint as a collegiate soccer head coach.

The California-native most recently served as dual head coach of both the women's soccer and softball programs at College of the Desert.

Estrin was a three-year captain and a goalkeeper at Cal State University Dominguez Hills where he helped the Toros capture the 2000 NCAA Division II Men's Soccer National Championship in a 2-1 four-overtime victory over Barry University.

HAWAI‘I HILO MEN'S SOCCER RECORD

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HAWAI‘I HILO MEN'S SOCCER RECORD

SEASON

TEAM RECORD

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2022

4-8-4 Overall

3-5-2 PacWest (No. 8)

1 Season

4-8-4 Overall

3-5-2 PacWest

0 Championships

0 Major Awards

YEAR-BY-YEAR

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2023: Estrin will be away on leave during the season. 

2022: Won home-opening match on new turf Vulcan Soccer Field with 2-1 victory over Cal Poly Humboldt (Sept. 4). Two players named to All-PacWest Team and four players named to CSC Academic All-District Team.

COACHING CAREER

» 2018 PCAC-North Coach of the Year (College of the Desert)

» 2018 DeAnza League Champions (Rancho Mirage HS)

» 2017 DeAnza League Champions (Rancho Mirage HS)

PLAYING CAREER

» Played four seasons for the CSU Dominguez Hills Toros, starting 55 matches and logging 34 wins in goal (1996-2000)

» 2000 NCAA Division II National Champion, making five saves in a 2-1 four-overtime win over Barry University

» Honors: 2000 NCAA All-Tournament Team, Team Captain (x3), CCAA Player of the Week (x3)

» 2000 NCAA Division II Rank: No. 6 in Goals-Against Average (0.59)

» Finish ranked No. 2 in CSUDH program history with 34 wins

ALMA MATER

» Palm Springs High School (California) 1995

» Cal State University, Dominguez Hills (Carson, California) 2000 - B.S. Business Administration

PERSONAL

» Hometown: Palm Springs, California

» Has two children with his wife

» Proposed to his wife following a 2-0 win over Cal State Bakersfield in 1999

» Sports Teams: Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Angles, Los Angeles Dodgers

» Served on the Associated Students Incorporated, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and Student Union Board of Directors at CSUDH

» 2000-01 Dr. Richard Butwell Senior Award — recognition for dedication to CSUDH, community service and academic commitment

CAREER (WOMEN'S: 50-62-13)

2022-Present: University of Hawai‘i at Hilo

2020-2021: The Master's University (Assistant)

2015-2022: College of the Desert (Women's HC: 50-62-13)

2016-2022: College of the Desert (Softball HC: 63-97)

2014-2018: Rancho Mirage High School (Girls Varsity HC: 53-34-13)

2014-2015: Bristol University (Men's + Women's HC)

2013-2014: Valparaiso University (Men's Assistant)

2002-2004: College of the Desert (Men's HC: 10-24-1)

2003-2004: Palm Springs High School (Boys Varsity HC)

2001-2002: Junipero Sierra High School (Boys Varsity HC)

2001-2002: CSU Dominguez Hills (Men's + Women's Assistant)

1998-2001: North Torrance High School (Girls Varsity Assistant / Keeper Coach)

1997-1998: West Torrance High School (Boys Varsity Assistant / Keeper Coach)

MEDIA

» Dominguez Soccer Is Better Than Ever (Oct. 11, 2000) - Los Angeles Times