Cal State San Marcos Athletics

Daniel Fria was named to B.J. Foster's coaching staff before the start of the 2016-17 season. 

Fria enters his second season with the Cal State San Marcos men’s basketball coaching staff in the 2017-18 season.

In his first season at CSUSM, Fria helped the Cougars to an 18-10 overall record and a 12-8 record in conference play. The Cougars took fifth place in the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) and would have made the conference tournament, if eligible. Four Cougars were named All-CCAA, including Ethan Alvano who took home first team and Newcomer of the Year honors. 

Before coming to San Marcos, Fria spent three seasons as the head team manager of the Cal State Fullerton men’s basketball team from 2013-2016. He also worked for the Cal State Fullerton athletics facilities and events department from 2014-2016. Fria graduated from Cal State Fullerton in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology.
 
Fria is a San Marcos native and is a graduate of Mission Hills High School. 
 

Assistant Coaching Record Team Year Record Postseason/Honors/Notes CSUSM 2016-17 18-10 Total 1 season 18-10 (.643)