Bio

Education: 

Concordia University, Irvine, CA

Master’s in Coaching and Athletic Administration

2016

Molde University College, Molde, Norway

Bachelor’s in Sport Management

2012

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Richard Torvik is in his first year as the assistant coach at Westcliff University.

He is originally from Norway but has lived in Orange County for the last 6 years. Richard holds a bachelor’s degree in Sport Management from Molde University College in Norway and a master’s degree in Coaching and Athletic Administration from Concordia University, Irvine. He also holds a UEFA B coaching license.  

Torvik has coached soccer since he was 18 years old at club, high school and college level. He coached five years at Northwood High School, where the last two were as the head coach.

Last year Richard coached with Tom Lancaster at Woodbridge High School and won the Pacific Coast League Championship.

Torvik spent one year as the Director of Video Analysis at UC Irvine Women’s Soccer. He also spent one season at Bethesda University Men’s Soccer as the Associate Head Coach, where they made the national championship in Florida.

Richard is also currently coaching club soccer at South Slammers FC.

He has been married to his wife Gina since 2014. They live in Rancho Santa Margarita with their dog.