May 26, 2026 \u2014 <\/p>\n
\u00a0On Tuesday, May 26, at 3:00 pm, the Fresno City College Athletics Department will host a press conference to officially introduce Josh Brown as the Head Football Coach and Dr. David Santesteban as the Head Men\u2019s Soccer Coach. The conference will be held outside on the soccer field. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are thrilled to welcome Josh Brown and Dr. David Santesteban to Fresno City College Athletics. Both coaches are proven leaders with exceptional experience, strong values, and a passion for mentoring student-athletes,\u201d said Dr. Derrick Johnson, Associate Dean of Athletics. FCC President Denise Whisenhunt will also be in attendance to formally welcome the two new coaches to the college. <\/p>\n
Head Football Coach – Josh Brown<\/p>\n
Josh Brown, who will be the Ram\u2019s ninth head football coach, \u00a0brings over 26 years of collegiate coaching experience with a strong background in defensive systems and a proven record of building disciplined, resilient programs.\u00a0 Last season, he was the Co-Defensive Coordinator at Sacramento State. He has previously served as Defensive Coordinator at Cal Poly (2012\u201319), with additional coaching stops at McNeese State, UTEP, Hawai\u02bbi, and Nevada.\u00a0 His core philosophy focuses on Discipline in daily actions, Toughness through mental resilience and Love for team and community.\u00a0 His education includes a B.A. in Sociology from San Jos\u00e9 State and a M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction from Arizona State.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Head Men’s Soccer Coach – Dr. Santesteban<\/p>\n
Dr. Santesteban returns to his roots as a FCC Ram, where he played soccer as a student-athlete from 1987\u201388. \u00a0His most recent position was as the Director of Athletics and Student-Athlete Success at Reedley College and as a member of the 3C2A Management Council. He holds a 177-66-30 collegiate head coaching record. His past roles include U.S. Soccer Federation Technical Advisor\/Youth National Team staff coach and assistant coach at the University of New Mexico (NCAA D-I). His education is extensive and includes a Ph.D. in Sports Administration from the University of New Mexico and a U.S. Soccer Federation \u201cA\u201d Coaching License. He is fluent in Spanish with deep local and international soccer ties.<\/p>\n
History<\/p>\n
Since 1948, the FCC Athletic Department has had a long, rich history of success with now, 23 intercollegiate sports teams that include 14 women\u2019s and nine men’s teams. \u00a0The appointments of Coaches Brown and Santesteban reinforce the college’s ongoing commitment to athletic excellence, community engagement and providing transformative academic and athletic opportunities for student-athletes across the Central Valley. <\/p>\n