Milla Named Head Soccer Coach

Javier Milla has been named Lincoln Trail College's new soccer coach. Milla, who served as an assistant coach for LTC in the Fall 2022 season, will oversee both the men's and women's programs.
 
"I am very excited for the opportunity," said Milla. "It means a lot. To be completely honest it was something I never imagined a year ago when I arrived to LTC. It is a big step for my young career as a coach."
 
Milla played soccer at the University of Illinois Springfield and served as a graduate assistant coach at Tusculum University before joining LTC.
 
Milla says he wants to keep building the culture that previous coach Alex Morais started. "I've known Alex for a few years already, and we see the sport in a very similar way. We want to keep being disciplined and enjoy the sport we love."
 
He believes both programs are in a phase of growth, but he also believes that next season they can compete to win the region, district and reach the national tournament. "Last season was a record-breaking one for both programs, but our expectations are to keep breaking records. Most of our players from last season, both with men and women, are returning for their sophomore year. This, plus the freshman that will be joining in August, will create a very competitive team. Both the men and women will have an ever-stronger squad. Now, my job is to put all the pieces together and create a team that will go compete and win."
 
He says the teams are focusing on their spring seasons and that they're using the spring to learn how he likes his teams to play. "The goal is to start getting the idea now in Spring, so in Fall of our returners will now what to expect. Everyone knows their job and what it is expected from them on the field."