SSU alum Kristal Luna joined the Sonoma State women’s soccer coaching staff back in 2019. Luna took over as the head assistant coach after spending the previous year as an assistant with Santa Rosa Junior College. Luna continued the trend from dozens of other SSU coaches as she was also a Sonoma State student-athlete, playing on the Seawolves women’s soccer team from 2013-17.

During her collegiate career, Luna would become a skillful asset in the Seawolves midfield and finish as a three-time all-conference recipient. She would tally 76 games played, six goals, six assists, and help the team to a 54-16-10 overall record during her four seasons of competition. During that span the Seawolves also made four NCAA Tournament appearances and won the CCAA Regular Season title in 2015.  

Upon graduating from SSU, Luna dove head first into an emerging sport around the world known as teqball. She would become a member of NorCal Teqers and frequently competes in competitions and events throughout the offseason. Luna finished her educational career at Sonoma State with a BS in Kinesiology and a concentration in Lifetime Physical Activity. 

During her four years as an assistant under head coach Emiria Salzmann, Luna has helped the Seawolves to three straight league titles dating back to the 2019 season. As a result, Sonoma State has emerged as one of the top program's in the west region, qualifying for the NCAA Tournament in seven straight seasons.  

“I chose to come back and coach at Sonoma State because I believe in the culture that is taught and holding players to their highest potential. I love that this sport, despite being a team sport, allows players to express their individual skills and talents while also maintaining discipline. Go Water Dogs!” (Luna).