Wichita, KS – Friends University has named Victor Garcia-Bebek as Head Women’s Soccer Coach.  Garcia-Bebek has replaced Alan Shepherd who coached for Friends University for the past three seasons.

“I am very excited to be a part of a great Athletic Program at Friends University, Garcia- Bebek said. “I will work hard to bring the women’s soccer program back to the top of the KCAC.”

From 2002-2009 Garcia-Bebek was the assistant coach for men’s soccer at Newman University, an NCAA Division II institution. He assisted in scouting, recruiting, day-to-day operations and training the field players.

In 2006 Garcia-Bebek founded the New Soccer Academy FC and became Executive Director of Coaching. In 2009 the New Soccer Academy FC transitioned into, what is now known as FC Barcelona KS (FCB KS), an organization serving youth soccer players ranging in age from 4 to 19. FCB KS strives to provide high-level coaching that nurtures and develops local talent through a tested and proven technical training program combined with game competition at the highest level. Among its goals, FCB KS focuses on developing a supportive and participatory relationship with parents and communities, and partnering with organizations, colleges and universities that can help to reach its ultimate goal of education first.

In 2003 Garcia-Bebek received a Bachelors of Science in business Administration from Newman University and continued to receive a Master in Business Administration with concentration in Leadership in 2007 also from Newman University. 

Garcia-Bebek played lower, middle and high School, Club soccer as well as semi-professional soccer in Peru, South America. He also represented his High School internationally playing in Great Britain. In 2001 he moved to the United States to play college soccer for the Newman University. He helped the team to a MCAC Conference Championship and a Region IV Runner-up finish.

Friends University Athletic Director Joe Zimmerman had this to say.

“We are really excited about Victor coming on board. He has a tremendous passion and energy for the college game which I feel will be of great benefit to the student athletes in the program.”

Garcia-Bebek was born and raised in Lima, Peru. He is married to Kimberly Davis and has two daughters, Navia and Emma.