Coaching License:United States Soccer Federation (USSF) “A” License and National Youth License, National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA), Director of Coaching Diploma. Former USSF Area Scout. Degree in Elementary Education.
Professional Experience: Twenty eight years coaching soccer in the area, including, Amateur, Travel, High School, ODP District and State levels, both boys and girls. Former Director of Soccer Schools in the Northern Virginia Area.
Personal Achievements: 2011 winner of the prestigious Adele Dolansky Award, the highest award bestowed on a VYSA member, in recognition of Exemplary Service to the Soccer Playing Youth of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the District of Columbia
Birth Place: Quinto, Ecuador
Playing Bio: Semi- pro and Professional, Quito Ecuador
Favorite Team(s): Liga Depotiva Universitaria Quito (LDU Quito)
Favorite Player(s): Antonio Valencia Ecuador, Man - U, Messi Argentina - Barcelona
Favorite Coach: Simeone, Pep Guardiola
Favorite Soccer Moment: When I was pick to play on LDU Q U15 team
Advice to Players: Always work hard to improve, never stop learning
Coaching License: VA D License
Birth Place: Denver, CO
Playing Bio: HS state champions Ridgefield HS 1983, Ridgefield, CT, Hartford Courant All-State 1983. CT McGuire Cup Champions. Babson College.
Favorite Team(s): Manchester United, USMNT, Washington Spirit, Croatia National Team
Favorite Player(s): Christian Pulisic, Rose Lavelle
Favorite Coach: Any coach that can instill confidence in a player to be the best they can be.
Favorite Soccer Moment: Anything players do to create a bit of magic.
Advice to Players: Develop a growth mindset- accept challenges and look to improve everytime you play soccer. This will be the foundation for your success both on and off the field.
Coaching License: E License, 4 x 4 Grassroots
Birth Place: Norfolk, VA
Playing Bio: Virginia Wesleyan College; currently playing in Adult Leagues in Northern Virginia
Favorite Team(s): Manchester United
Favorite Player(s): Pele, Maradona, and Jorge Campos
Favorite Coach: Diego Simeone
Favorite Soccer Moment: Stepping on the field.
Advice to Players: Play for the love of the game
Coaching License: E license
Professional Experience: 6 years coaching youth soccer teams
Personal Achievements: Developing Soccer players of all ages
Birth Place: Mexico
Playing Bio: Local home teams and university teams
Favorite Team(s): German Bayern Munich, Mexico Chivas, Spain Barcelona
Favorite Player(s): Leonel Messi, Frank Ribery, and Hirving Lozano
Favorite Coach: Coach Alex Ferguson, Pep Guardiola and Diego Simeone
Favorite Soccer Moment: U-17 World Cup final Mexico VS Germany
Advice to Players: The key to succeed in life is Dedication and
Hard work.
Coaching License: E License
Birth Place: Northern VA
Playing Bio: Elon University, NCAA Division 1.
Coaching Bio: Coached High School boys at Woodson High School and Paul VI - 2000-2004, FPYC Blue Flame girls, U9-U17 - 2011-2017
Favorite Team(s): DC United
Favorite Player(s): Christiano Ronaldo
Favorite Soccer Moment: First time I stepped on the field in college
Advice to Players: Have fun. The game must be fun to play. Juggle everyday to increase your confidence on the ball. Remember, you learn at practice, but you get better at home. Finally, be sure you are playing with and against players who want to improve like you.