Jesse Ortiz was hired as assistant coach of UNLV men's soccer in July 2026.
Ortiz comes to Las Vegas from Germany after spending the past three years as a coach (2023-2026) and player (2023-25) in the Landesliga Luneburg.
Most recently, Ortiz served as head coach of U19 II team JFV AOBHH since 2025, which saw him focus on developing and preparing for the U19 I Regionalliga. Prior to that, he was head coach of U18 squad Rotenburger SV from 2024-25, helping foster a culture that culminated in the club's promotion to the Niedersachsenliga.
Additionally, Ortiz assisted the Rotenburger SV U17 staff in planning and delivering training sessions and match preparation for a year (2023-24. He also competed on the Rotenburger SV as a player from 2023-25.
A former student-athlete, Ortiz played collegiate soccer at Seattle U, where he won a pair WAC Championships. He went on to graduate with his bachelor's degree in strategic communication and media in 2023.
Ortiz holds his UEFA B License from the German Football Association and is working toward earning his UEFA B Youth License from the Scottish Football Association.
