Brian Irvin brings a wealth of experience to Long Beach United. His has previously spent nine seasons as an assistant coach with the LMU men's soccer program. In his nine seasons, Irvin helped the Lions to five straight winning seaons and four consecutive trips to the NCAA College Cup.

Irvin was also a key part in the Lions recruiting efforts, signing some of the best players in the school's history. Since 1998 they have had three All-Americans (the only three in the program's history) and 34 all-conference performers.

In addition to his extensive experience in the college ranks, Irvin has also been very active in youth coaching. He has served as a Cal-South ODP coach and as a Region IV ODP Staff Coach. He has also previously worked with teams from Palos Verdes Soccer Club and South Bay Soccer Club. In 2003, Irvin received his USSF National "A" Coaching License.

Irvin is a 1997 graduate of UCLA. He was a three-year starter for UCLA from 1994-96 and started during the Bruins' Final Four appearance in 1994.

A 1992 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School in Long Beach, Calif., Irvin was inducted into the Wilson Hall of Fame following graduation. He continued his playing career with the Bruins for four years (1992-96), and was honored as UCLA's Most Inspirational Player following the 1994 and 1996 seasons.

In the professional ranks, Irvin played one season with the Anaheim Splash professional indoor soccer team.

Irvin graduated from UCLA in 1997 with a bachelor of arts in Geography and Environmental Studies. He has completed his degree requirements for the MBA program and has earned his degree in marketing management. Irvin currently resides in Long Beach, CA.