Zodiac Adds Leadership

Former UC Irvine soccer standout Erik Kirsch was named co-coach of the Zodiac, the team announced Monday.

Kirsch, who also will remain a player, will share coaching responsibilities with Ricardo Minaya, who is the organization’s director of soccer operations.

Kirsch played four years (1993-1997) in the German League and was the Zodiac’s top assistant coach last season.

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Ron Cheser, girls’ volleyball coach at Mater Dei, has resigned to spend more time with his family, Athletic Director Geri Campeau said.

The Monarchs reached the Division II-AA quarterfinals this season after reaching the I-A finals last year under Cheser.