PORTALES, N.M. – Eastern New Mexico Men's Soccer has added Alex Figueroa to the sideline as the head assistant coach ahead of the 2024 campaign. Figueroa comes to Portales with over a decade of coaching experience, ranging from high school to the NCAA Division I level.

"We're very excited to have to have a coach of Alex's caliber join the staff," said Head ENMU Men's Soccer Coach Brandon Misuraca. "Based on his experience, he will have a heavy emphasis within all facets of the men's soccer program. We're looking forward to the immediate impact that he will make on the program," said Misuraca.

Figueroa comes to the Land of Enchantment following a stint at Cal Poly as an assistant coach for the men's soccer program, helping the team reach the post season. He worked with goalkeepers to design training sessions that developed technical ability and enhance decision-making skills. Additionally, Figueroa helped the coaching staff analyze game footage, scout potential recruits, organize and execute alumni events, senior day, and team budget receipts.

Prior to joining the Mustangs, Figueroa spent over 10 years at Aliso Niguel High School, in Aliso Viejo, Calif., in multiple different positions. He started as the team's goalkeeper coach for a handful of seasons, evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of goalkeepers and creating individual training programs for specific needs. During that same time, Figueroa served as the boys freshman/sophomore coach for two years, and the junior varsity coach for one season.

Figueroa then took over the head coaching role for the boys varsity program at Aliso Niguel HS, serving in the role for nine full seasons. As the head coach, the program experienced massive success making the postseason in all but one season (nine seasons), with six league titles, and two CIF Championships.

Figueroa earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Vanguard University of Southern California in 2014. While at Vanguard, Figueroa played four seasons with the men's soccer program as a goalkeeper. Additionally, he is working towards his U.S. Soccer National "C" license.