California State University-Fresno Women's Soccer

THE BOLTON FILE EDUCATION -UC Davis (1997) Political Science and Sociology -University of Pacific McGeorge School of Law Law Degree COACHING HISTORY Career Record: 223-123-48 (21 seasons) COACHING HISTORY Fresno State Present: Head Coach Stanislaus State 2006-25: Head Coach San Ramon FC 2016-18: Head Coach Utah 2002-05: Top Assistant and Recruiting Coordinator Stanislaus State 2001: Head Coach Sierra College 1998-01: Head Coach CERTIFICATIONS & AWARDS NSCAA Premier Diploma 2013 NSCAA National Coach of the Year Finalist 2013 NSCAA West Region Coach of the Year 2013 CCAA Coach of the Year 2012 CSU Stanislaus Presidential Medal of Distinction Last Updated: Jan. 2, 2026 Gabriel Bolton was named the fifth head coach in Fresno State women's soccer history on December 24, 2025. Bolton comes to Fresno State from Stanislaus State, bringing a familiarity of the Valley to the Bulldogs' program. He is the most successful coach in Stanislaus State women's soccer history with a 223-123-48 record in 21 seasons at the helm. Bolton guided the Warriors to eleven postseason appearances, including four NCAA Tournaments and eleven California Collegiate Athletic Association championship tournaments. He led the program to an unprecedented seven consecutive post-season appearances from 2010-16, including two CCAA Tournament titles and the 2014 NCAA West Region Championship. The 2013 National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) West Region Coach of the Year and 2013 CCAA Coach of the Year h

Fresno State women’s soccer head coach Gabe Bolton announced the addition of Amanda Valentine to the Bulldog’s coach staff, serving as assistant coach and goalkeeper coach Valentine joins the staff after most recently serving as an assistant coach for the CSU Bakersfield women’s soccer program for the past two seasons. Known for her extensive work with goalkeepers, Valentine helped CSU Bakersfield make their first Big West Championship appearance in program history in 2024, as the Roadrunners posted back-to-back shutouts en route to the championship match. Starting as a graduate assistant at Holy Names University, Valentine quickly ascended the coaching ranks and was named as an assistant coach of the Fresno Pacific women’s soccer team in 2022 before taking over the reins in 2023.

Phillips, a native of Bakersfield, played two seasons at Cal State Bakersfield before finishing her collegiate career at CSU Stanislaus, playing under Coach Bolton for two seasons. During her time at CSU Stanislaus, she appeared in 33 games, making 13 starts, and helped lead CSU Stanislaus to a combined 21-13-6 record in two years and two appearances in the CCAA Conference tournament.

Fresno State women’s soccer head coach Gabe Bolton announced the addition of Chris Malenab the Bulldog’s coach staff, serving as associate head coach and recruiting coordinator Malenab began his coaching career as an assistant coach at Consumnes River College in 2004, followed by three-year stints at Stanislaus State (2009-11) and San Joaquin Delta College (2012-14) in the same capacity. Malenab climbed into the professional coaching ranks in 2014, spending eight seasons with multiple clubs in the United Soccer League, starting with Sacramento Republic FC (2014-2017). There, he helped lead the club to four playoff appearances, a 2014 USL Cup Championship, and a 2016 Western Conference regular season title. Following his tenure with Sacramento Republic FC, Melanab served as an assistant coach for Reno 1868 FC (2018-2020) and a first assistant coach for Oakland Roots FC (2021). During the 2020 season, he helped lead Reno FC to an 11-2-3 record, earning them the Western Conference regular season title. Prior to Fresno State, Malenab spent three seasons with the Sacramento State women’s soccer program, serving as an assistant coach before being elevated to associate head coach in 2025. In 2024, he helped lead the Hornets to their first Big Sky Conference championship and their first appearance in the NCAA tournament since 2009. Malenab has also spent time coaching at the international level, having served as the video coach for the Grenada Men’s National Team during the CONCACAF