Andy Thomas returns to coach Laguna Beach boys’ soccer

Laguna Beach High athletic director Lance Neal announced Thursday that Andy Thomas will return for a second stint with the Breakers as boys’ soccer coach, pending final approval by the Laguna Beach Unified School District school board.

Thomas had a successful eight-year run from 1997-2004, during which his teams compiled an overall record of 89-75-21. Under Thomas, the Breakers won three CIF Southern Section titles.

Daniel Richards stepped down as head coach of the Breakers earlier this month, owing to his duties as an assistant coach with the Cal Poly Pomona women’s soccer program and the Pateadores club soccer program.

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Daniel Richards steps down as Laguna Beach boys’ soccer coach

Daniel Richards, who went 64-62-38 in his nine seasons with the Breakers, plans to devote more time coaching Cal Poly Pomona women’s soccer and the Pateadores.

Aug. 7, 2019

Over nine seasons at the helm for Laguna Beach, Richards guided the Breakers to an overall record of 64-62-38, which included a mark of 32-37-17 in league matches.

Laguna Beach also qualified for the playoffs five times under Richards, with the last appearance coming in 2017.

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