First-year John Brown men’s soccer coach Chris Cole is happy to be back at his alma mater.
Cole, a 1987 JBU graduate and former men’s soccer player for the Golden Eagles, was hired in July to helm the Golden Eagles program after spending the last 17 years as a coach, teacher and athletics director at Grace International School in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Cole replaced Brenton Benware, who resigned after three seasons.
“It was a very surprising thing,” Cole said. “It wasn’t expected. It was out of the blue. On many levels, my wife and I clearly believe it was God’s timing and a change of course in our lives. We had been overseas for 20 years. It was just an opportunity and we’re very happy and excited to be part of this excellent institution and program.”
Cole played in 61 games in four seasons (1984-1987) for JBU under longtime coach Bob Gustavson. He helped the Golden Eagles to a…
