A 2002 graduate of Trinity University (TX), the 2026 season will be Chris' 19th year as head coach.
During his tenure, he has led the Norse to an overall record of 205-98-55 that includes a mark of 82-34-18 in conference play. His teams have won four conference championships (2011, 2013, 2017, 2024, 2025); five conference tournament titles; and have made seven appearances in the NCAA III National Tournament (2011- round of 16, 2013, 2016, 2018 - Elite 8, 2019 - Elite 8, 2022, 2025). Three times he has been named Regional Coach of the Year (2011, 2018, 2019).
His teams have also finished the year ranked nationally by the United Soccer Coaches Association (USC) at No. 5 (2019); No. 8 (2018); No. 14 (2011); No. 22 (2013); and No. 23 (2016), no. 25 (2025). He has coached six All-Americans, 64 all-conference honorees, 10 conference Most Valuable Performers and 24 all-region performers. Four times his coaching staff has been named Conference Coaching Staff of the Year (2011, 2017, 2018, 2024).Â
Prior to Luther, he served as the assistant men's soccer coach and recruiting coordinator at Trinity University. During this stretch Trinity made six NCAA III National Tournament appearances advancing to three semifinals, finishing as the national runner-up in 2007 and captured the national championship in 2003.
