COACHING STAFF

Kevin Langan | Head Coach
Kevin Langan became the seventh head coach in the 36-year history of the 49ers men’s soccer program on January 3, 2012. Langan, who was Charlotte’s associate head coach prior to becoming head coach, has been a member of the 49ers coaching staff for the last 11 seasons. Langan is entering his 10th season as Charlotte’s head coach!
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Shane Carew | Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator
Shane Carew is a Charlotte men's soccer alum. After playing for the program from 2000-03, earning All-Conference accolades three times during his playing days, Carew has come back to be the Charlotte 49er’s Men's soccer team Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator.
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Charles Rodriguez | Assistant Coach
Charlotte alum, Charles Rodriguez, has experienced numerous amounts of success at both the team and individual player level. Since 2013, Rodriguez has won two National Championships, appeared in three Elite Eights, earned four conference titles (three Pac-12, one Ivy League) and has coached five different teams to the NCAA Tournament.
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Perry Costales | Assistant Sports Performance Coach for Olympic Sports
Perry Costales is entering his 5 th year as Assistant Sports Performance Coach for Olympic sports. He currently oversees all aspects of performance for the nationally ranked men’s soccer program and women’s soccer program. During his time at Charlotte, he coached an All-American, multiple all-conference selections, and several MLS SuperDraft selections.
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Logan Deese | Assistant Athletic Trainer
Logan Deese began working as an Assistant Athletic Trainer with the Charlotte 49ers in the Spring of 2022. His primary responsibility is to provide medical coverage for the Men’s Soccer program and oversee the intern Athletic Trainer with the men's and Women’s Tennis programs.
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