Entering his 3rd season at the helm of the Worcester State men's soccer program, head coach Christian F. Battaglia has continued to strengthen and build this New-England and Nationally recognized program.  Battaglia compiled the highest winning percentage (.775) ever at Worcester State College going 15-4-1 during his first year campaign.  His first year team won the regular season, conference tournament championship and qualified for the NCAA tournament.

Battaglia’s second season was highlighted by playing the powerhouses of New England (Keene State College, Wheaton, MA, Union College, and Babson College).  The 2006 season was the most demanding schedule Worcester State has played and proved to be a valuable lesson for his very young talented team.  With 2 juniors, 8 sophomores and 10 freshmen Worcester State compiled a 7-11-1 record with 8 losses by 1 goal.  Worcester State plays a possession oriented style, which brings out the best in skill, tactics and fitness in each player.

Under Battaglia's leadership, Worcester State has kept its strong reputation for being the best state school over the past seven years.  Over the past seven seasons Worcester State has won its regular season conference title six times while compiling a 49-4-6 MASCAC Conference record and has qualified for postseason play in its last 7 seasons, including an NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen round finish in 2001 and first round appearances in 2002, 2003, 2005.  The Lancers also captured the Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Tournament championships in 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2005.

Battaglia is currently the Coaching Director for FC Puma Soccer Club in Northborough, Massachusetts.  He coaches two of the best teams in the state at their respected age groups the U11 Boys & U14 Boys and is among the region’s top clinicians and camp counselors.  

Battaglia brings with him a wealth of experience and enthusiasm and a dynamic vision for player development. Battaglia has groomed three professional players in his short coaching career.  Prior to coaching at Worcester State Battaglia was an assistant at Assumption College where he coached Josh Cole '01 and Rafael Henkel '02 currently playing for the Western Mass. Pioneers of the USL league and Henry Brauner Worcester State '05 who currently plays for the Philippines National Team.

Battaglia also played professionally for the New York Capital District Alleycats, Western Mass. Pioneers and the NH Phantoms.  In 2003, Battaglia earned a USSF "B" license. He also received an advanced national diploma from the National Coaches Association in 2002.  Future plans for Battaglia include pursuing his USSF “A” License and Premier Diploma. 

A 1998 Keene State College graduate with a bachelor's degree in business management, Battaglia was a 4 year scholarship player where he received NECC Rookie of the Week, All-Conference and All-Regional recognition.