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Union Commonwealth University

Union Commonwealth University Athletics
 310 College Street Barbourville, KY 40906
NAIA Kentucky Midwest
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Jonathan Shaw

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Jonathan Shaw, a former Union College standout goalkeeper, enters his eighth season as a member of the Bulldogs men's soccer coaching staff. After serving six seasons as an assistant coach, Shaw was named the head coach in June of 2017.


Entering 2023, he has compiled a a 71-46-19 record. His .522 winning percentage is the second-best in program history


He led the Bulldogs to an AAC title and NAIA National Tournament bert in 2019.


Shaw, a native of Merseyside, England, comes into the coaching profession after an outstanding four-year career as a Bulldog.


In his senior season of 2010, Shaw was named to the All-AAC First Team at goalkeeper for the second straight year. In his career, he was named NAIA National Player of the Week on two occasions (is the only player in program history to do so), and was a three-time AAC Defensive Player of the Week.


Shaw also etched his name into the Union College record books. At the time of his graduation, he held the program record for shutouts in a career (17) and was tied for first in shutouts in a season (7). which he set in 2009. He ranks second all-time in career saves with 281.


Before coming across the pond to Union, Shaw played for the Tranmere Rover's School of Excellence, and the Chester City School of Excellence and youth team during his up bringing.


In 2015, Shaw was named team captain and goalkeeper of the Knoxville Force of the National Premier Soccer League.


Shaw graduated from Union in 2011 with a Bachelor of Science degree, and holds an FA Coaching Certificate, a USSF D License and NSCAA Level 3 Goalkeeper License. Shaw is currently working on getting his USSF C License.


He earned his Masters Degree in Education from Union in 2013.

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Armando Cima

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Armando ‘Trey’ Cima enters his first season as a member of the Bulldog Men’s Soccer coaching staff.


Trey, a native of Corbin, Ky., enters his college coaching career after a four-year playing career at the University of the Cumberlands.


Prior to university, Trey graduated from Corbin High School, where he had an outstanding playing career, leading his team to three consecutive state tournament appearances, and winning Player of the Year awards in three consecutive seasons and All-State first-team awards in two consecutive years, becoming one of the most successful players to come out of Southeastern Kentucky.


Trey played club soccer for varying clubs both in Kentucky and Tennessee throughout his youth, but his primary club was Kentucky Rush, where he has also coached U14-U19 boys in both the Tri-County area as well as in Somerset for several years.


Trey graduated from the University of the Cumberlands in 2023 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Exercise and Sport Science and Coaching. Trey holds a USSF D Coaching License, and is currently working towards his USSF C License. Trey is fluent in Spanish and is currently working towards learning Portuguese.


Trey is currently working towards his Masters Degree in Human Resource Management at Union.

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