Malik Shaheed became the 12th head coach of the Biola Men's Soccer program in 2026.
Before Biola
Prior to returning to Biola, Shaheed gained coaching experience at the collegiate, high school and club levels. He coached at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, where the program earned American Southwest Conference Coaching Staff of the Year recognition during his tenure.
Shaheed also coached at Lipscomb Academy, La Mirada High School and Pacifica Christian High School. During his time at Pacifica Christian, he helped guide the program to a San Joaquin League championship, a CIF Southern Section Division 8 finals appearance and its first state regional tournament berth.
In 2026, Shaheed also served as an assistant coach for the SoCal Eagles of the Women's Premier Soccer League.
Playing Career
Shaheed began his collegiate playing career at Lipscomb University, where he twice led the Bisons in points and helped the program capture ASUN championships and make multiple NCAA Tournament appearances.
He later transferred to Biola, serving as a team captain, earning all-conference recognition and helping lead the Eagles to the program's first national tournament appearance.
Following his collegiate career, Shaheed competed professionally in the National Independent Soccer Association. His professional experience included time with Bay Cities FC and Flower City Union, where he was part of a 2023 NISA championship team.
Personal
Shaheed is a native of Texas and resides in Hacienda Heights, California, with his wife, Cristina. They attend Southlands Church Brea.
When asked about stepping into the head coaching role, Shaheed shared, “I’m feeling incredibly blessed and grateful for the opportunity to steward the head coach role for the Biola Men’s Soccer program. Biola has played such a significant role in my life (as a graduate student-athlete, associate head coach, and now as head coach), and I’m honored to continue building on the strong foundation Coach Joey O’Keefe poured his life into establishing ever since I got to play for him. I’m excited to continue investing in and building up these young men, competing at a high level, and, above all else, pursuing excellence in a way that reflects Christ in everything we do.”
