OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Alex Hagan, a key figure in the most successful four-year stretch in the history of the Johnson County Community College women's soccer program, has announced his resignation from Johnson County Community College to accept the head coaching position at Fort Hays State University, an NCAA Division II program.
"This decision is incredibly bittersweet," Hagan said. "I'm so grateful for every fantastic Cavalier I've had the privilege to coach over the past four years. Working with these student-athletes has been one of the greatest moments of my career – their commitment, character and competitive fire made every day special."
Hagan joined the JCCC women's soccer program prior to the 2022 season as the top assistant to head coach Jim Schwab. During his four seasons, he helped guide the Cavaliers through one of the most successful eras in program history.
After posting an 8-11-0 record in his first campaign in 2022, Johnson County surged to three consecutive standout seasons. The Cavaliers finished 18-4-2 in 2023, 19-1-4 in 2024, and 21-1-1 in 2025. Over that span, JCCC advanced to the NJCAA Division II Women's Soccer National Tournament each year, finishing as national runner-up in 2023 and 2024 before tying for fifth place in 2025. The Cavaliers also captured three consecutive conference championships and compiled an overall record of 66-17-7 during Hagan's tenure.
Hagan played a significant role in the development of numerous award-winning student-athletes. During his time at JCCC, the program produced nine NJCAA Division II All-Americans, six United Soccer Coaches All-Americans, and one United Soccer Coaches Division II Player of the Year. Additionally, four Cavaliers earned NJCAA All-Tournament honors, 26 garnered All-Region 6 recognition, and 28 received All-Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference honors, including one conference MVP and two Defensive Players of the Year.
The program also excelled in the classroom. JCCC student-athletes earned 35 NJCAA Academic honors, eight selections to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District® Women's At-Large Team (College Division), and two selections to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-America® Women's At-Large Team (College Division).
"Thank you to the players, the staff and everyone at JCCC who has supported me throughout this journey," Hagan said. "This community will always mean a great deal to me because they helped me realize how important relationships and mindfulness are for a coach with a young family."
Hagan will be just the fourth head coach in the 14-year history of Fort Hays State women's soccer.
"Alex has been an incredible part of the success we've had over the past four years," said JCCC head women's soccer coach Jim Schwab. "He brought a tremendous passion for the game and a genuine commitment to helping our student-athletes succeed on and off the field. While we're certainly going to miss him, this is a tremendous opportunity for Alex and wish him the very best as he begins this new opportunity at Fort Hays State. It also opens the door for our student-athletes to potentially continue their playing careers there with a coach who already understands the culture and development within our program."