Ernie Santa Cruz was named the head coach for the Women’s soccer program in February of 2025. Over the past 15 years Santa Cruz has coached for several club and high school programs throughout the valley while also working at the Director level for multiple clubs. Santa Cruz is currently the Director of Coaching and College Recruitment for the Arizona Storm FC, and the Verrado High School girls varsity head coach. 

Santa Cruz led the Arizona Storm FC to the club’s first state title in 2023 while coaching the 2005 Girls. Following their state championship, Santa Cruz led the 2005 Girls to the Far West Regionals in Boise, Idaho where they were quarter finalists.  

During his time at the club level, Santa Cruz has helped guide numerous players through the college recruitment process. Those players have played at every level from Division 1 to Junior College. Santa Cruz has four children, Jordan, Marissa, Diego, and Alina and resides in Litchfield Park with his wife Michelle.