Coaches Bios

Kim Cowan

This is Kim’s fourth year at Palomar College as a co-head coach. A former student of Palomar, Kim graduated from Mt. Carmel High School with Athlete of the Year, MVP, and Captain honors from her CIF Finalist team. She moved on to play Division 1 soccer on a partial scholarship for the University of California, Irvine. She was named to the State Olympic Development Team as a young player in San Diego. She has coached for 10 years including PQ Premier, Carlsbad Lighting, RB Renegades, and has currently moved to San Diego Surf to team up with Co-Coach Holland. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from California State University, San Marcos in Literature and Writing and has her Master’s Degree in English from National University. She had Dean’s List honors at both Palomar and CSUSM and currently plays soccer in San Diego County.

“I am excited for the opportunity to support Palomar and it’s excellence in athletics and education. This is a chance for us to give these young women a chance to excel, not only on the soccer field but in life as well. The college experience can enrich any life, those who desire the challenge of school and sport can only benefit from their hard work. Holland and I have been friends and colleagues for many years, now we have the chance to help these women succeed and look towards their future with confidence and strong educational background.”

Holland Hanson

Holland, in his fourth year as the Women's Soccer Program's co-head coach, returns to Palomar as a former Comet athlete and graduate. Having previously won PCC league titles, for Palomar, in the 98-99 season's (98-99 State Quarter-finalists) while playing for Carlos Hernandez, Holland moves over from the Comet's men's program where he has also served as the men's assistant since 2003. Holland also coaches for the San Diego Surf Soccer Club and some of his team achievements include: 2005 GU18 State Cup Champions, 2004 BU19 State National Finalists, as well as several Premier league titles. A 2x CIF Champion while at San Pasqual High School, Holland has returned to National University in order to complete his Masters Degree.

“I feel honored and excited to have the opportunity to take a program with Kim where we can mold and develop it into one of the Premier Soccer Programs not only in San Diego, but into one of the Premier Women’s Soccer Programs in Southern California. It is very rewarding helping student athletes both on and off the field.”