Archbishop Spalding has named John Coppola its new boys soccer coach.

Coppola, a 1995 Spalding graduate who went on to Loyola, spent the past three years coaching the Cavaliers' junior varsity team.

He replaces former coach Chris Johnson.

Coppola played soccer at Spalding and was an assistant for the varsity team from 1996 to 1998.

"I am excited about the opportunity to coach my alma mater in the MIAA A Conference," Coppola said. "I look forward to preparing the men's soccer program for the challenges the league presents day in and day out."

Johnson had coached the Cavaliers for the past three years. The team finished 6-13-1 overall and 2-11-1 in the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association A Conference in 2009.