By: Justin Hargrove, Assistant Athletic Director
I want to take a moment to introduce you to Zane Barnes, Head Men’s and Women’s Soccer coach. Zane came to NTCC in the Spring of 2020 and is in his second season as the leader of the soccer program here at NTCC. Coach Barnes has previous experience with coaching both men and women at the College level, Men’s Club level, and most recently girls at the high school level in Southeast Texas.
Barnes came to NTCC from Humble, Texas, where he served as the Head Girls Coach at Atascocita High School from 2017-2020. He left Atascocita with an overall record of 54-8-11 and a trip to the Regional Tournament, the program's second.
Coach Barnes also served as the Assistant Men’s Coach for the Brazos Valley Cavalry FC which competes in USL League 2, a development league for players globally.
Prior to Atascocita, Barnes spent 2015-17 as the Head Girls Coach at Pine Tree High School, in Longview, Texas.
Barnes also brings prior college coaching experience. He served as the Assistant Coach to both the Men’s and Women’s teams for two seasons at his alma mater, East Texas Baptist University from 2013-2015.
He has also been involved in the youth game on both the boys and girls sides. He has had stints at FC Dallas, Dallas Texans, and Challenge Soccer Club. He is currently serving as the 03 Boys Head Coach of the South Texas Olympic Development Program.
Barnes played his collegiate career at East Texas Baptist University (2006-2010). During that time, he was a 4-year starter in goal for the Tigers, gaining two All-ASC selections and ending his career 2nd All-time in saves.
A native of Lufkin, Texas, Barnes received his Bachelor of Science degree from ETBU in 2010 and went on to earn his MBA in Sports Management and Administration from University of the Southwest (2015). He holds a USSF National “B” License and NSCAA Goalkeeper 1, 2, and 3 Licenses. Barnes is joined with his wife Katie, and their dog, Kallie.
Come out and check out the Eagles Soccer programs, remember Faculty/Staff/Students get into games free with their NTCC ID. Keep up to date with the Soccer program at www.ntcceagles.com.
