Joshua Glover

Josh Glover rejoined the Lancer staff in July 2022 as Assistant Men's Soccer Coach. Glover was most recently part of the Biola University coaching staff, helping the Eagles to an 11-7 overall record and the program's first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance.

Glover returns after one season away from Riverside after spending the unique Spring 2021 campaign as a Volunteer Assistant under Head Coach Coe Michaelson. During his first season with CBU the Lancers claimed a 6-4-2 overall record and a 5-4-1 tally in Western Athletic Conference play.

In 2022, the Lancers finished with a 11-7-3 record and placed fifth in the conference. In their first year eligible for the WAC Tournament, CBU hosted the tournament and went on a historic run, beating #4 Utah Valley, #1 Air Force, and #2 San Jose State to claim the Championship. In the championship game vs San Jose State it came down to penalty kicks were Tournament MOP Nolan Premack blocked the first attempt to set up the 3-1 victory. The CBU-hosted tournament set a conference record for attendance with 1,416.

The Lancers claimed the auto bid and competed in their first NCAA Tournament were they drew UCLA and lost in a close game 2-1 in Westwood. CBU received five All-WAC selection in 2022 with Thomas Beecham and Bryan Iliohan named to the First Team, David Cordes and Luis Mueller named to the Second Team, and Adolfo Pino landing on the All-Freshman team.

Josh began his soccer career on the pitch playing for Westmont College in Santa Barbara, a former Golden State Athletic Conference foe of California Baptist from the Lancers’ NAIA playing days. Over two seasons representing the Warriors Josh claimed a 15-13-2 record between the sticks, recording seven individual shutouts and sharing another two, while making 112 saves in the offense heavy GSAC. His final season in Santa Barbara produced First Team All-GSAC honors after allowing just 1.05 goals-per-game.

From there he moved into a professional career, first playing for the Concord Rangers of the National South League (England) and then Lowestoft Tower of the Southern Football League, Premier Central (England). He also made semi-pro stops in the United States, playing for the Southern California Seahorse’s of the United Soccer League 2 and the Orange Country Football Club of the National Premier Soccer League.

After hanging up his player boots he picked up his coaches cleats as a Goalkeeper Coach at Westcliff University in Irvine, Calif.

Glover hails from Norwich, England, but also calls Beijing, China, a hometown as well after spending significant time there during childhood and learning Mandarin. When he isn’t on the pitch he enjoys traveling, going to the beach, hiking, and supporting his favorite squad Norwich City.

Josh is someone who is passionate about Christ, football and people, and the opportunity to combine the three to coach and invest in elite athletes for Jesus is what drew him to CBU. The ability to daily seek the Lord, strive to equip and empower young men, and do so through the platform of football is one that motivates and inspires him on a daily basis.