Luis De La Fuente serves as the Head Coach of the Briar Cliff men’s soccer program and Director of Soccer, overseeing both the men’s and women’s soccer programs.
A native of Arriondas, Spain, De La Fuente brings an extensive international playing and coaching background to Charger Athletics. He began his career in Spain, graduating from the University of Oviedo with a degree in business administration while competing at the semi-professional level in Spain’s Tercera División.
De La Fuente later moved to the United States to continue his education and playing career at Tusculum University (NCAA Division II), where he earned his MBA. During his playing career, he received national and conference recognition, including NCAA Division II National Player of the Week honors and multiple conference and institutional awards.
He joined Briar Cliff University in 2023 as a graduate assistant and assistant coach for the men’s soccer program. In his first season on staff, the Chargers won the conference championship and advanced to the NAIA National Tournament, reaching the second round. De La Fuente was promoted to head coach of the men’s program in March 2025 and led the Chargers to an 8–8–3 record in his first season. He completed master’s degrees in leadership and sports management from Briar Cliff University in May 2025.
In December 2025, De La Fuente was elevated to director of soccer, expanding his role to oversee both the men’s and women’s programs. In addition to his collegiate responsibilities, he serves as a coach for Diablos Football Club, as well as a tournament director and member of the club’s board.
De La Fuente comes from a supportive family in Spain. His parents, Julia Castro and Luis De La Fuente, reside in Arriondas. He also has one sister, Julia De La Fuente, who earned a degree in business administration and a master’s degree in accounting, and currently works as an accountant for a multinational company in Oviedo.
