Director of Coaching | Semi-Professional Head Coach

Licenses & Coaching Education

• Professional Coaching Diploma – FC Barcelona (Expected 2027)• Director of Coaching Diploma – AFC Ajax (2014)
• Director of Coaching Diploma – United Soccer Coaches (2014)
• Advanced National Diploma – United Soccer Coaches (2015)
• National Diploma – United Soccer Coaches (2015)
• Advanced Regional Diploma – United Soccer Coaches (2011)
• Defending Principles Diploma – United Soccer Coaches (2013)
• Youth Development Curriculum Diploma – United Soccer Coaches (2014)• E Coaching License – California Youth Soccer Association (2010)
• F Coaching License – California Youth Soccer Association (2009)

Additional Certifications & Training

• Youth Technical Trainer Certification – FC Barcelona (2016)
  (Mentored by Albert Puig)
• Coaching Certification – AFC Ajax (2014)
  (Led by Patrick Ladru)
• Advanced Coaching Seminar – Real Madrid CF (2012)
  (With José Mourinho)

Coaching Experience

Legends SC (2015–Present)

VP & Director of Coaching / Head Coach (Semi-Professional Team)

• Founded the club and established its playing philosophy and long-term development model• Developed and mentored coaching staff, creating a unified club vision
• Launched semi-professional team competing in NISA Nation League (2025)
• Achieved 2nd place finish in Fall 2025 season
• Built international pathways:
• Partnership with AS Monaco academy
• Hosted Monaco academy leadership in Sacramento for elite training camps
• Created player pathway to Professional Club AS Monaco, leading to professional opportunities• Created player pathway to Madrid showcase leading to professional opportunities

Elk Grove Blues (2022–2025)

Head Coach – Semi-Professional

• Competed in UPSL and NISA Nation Leagues
• Led team across three competitive seasons with consistent performance

Additional Coaching Background

• Nearly 20 years of coaching experience in the Sacramento region
• Worked with clubs including:
• FC Elk Grove
• IR Academy
• Real Sacramento FC
• Strong focus on player development, tactical systems, and international exposure pathways

Player Success & Pathway Highlights

• International Trial Success – Europe Pathway

Developed multiple players earning trial opportunities with European academies, including exposure through our partnership with AS Monaco. Select players advanced to final evaluation stages, demonstrating readiness for elite international environments.

• Madrid Showcase to Pro Pathway (2025–Present)

Established a direct showcase pathway in Madrid, providing top-performing players with opportunities to be evaluated for potential professional contracts. Several players have been shortlisted for continued assessment with European clubs.

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Semi-Professional Advancement

Promoted top youth players into the Legends SC and Elk Grove Blues semi-professional squads (UPSL & NISA Nation), creating a clear bridge between youth and senior-level competition.‍

Elite Training Exposure

Organized and led high-level training sessions in Sacramento featuring international coaching influences, including methodologies inspired by FC Barcelona and AFC Ajax, accelerating player tactical and technical development.

• Individual Player Development

Developed players who progressed from recreational and local levels into elite competitive environments, with measurable improvements in:

• Tactical awareness
• Technical consistency
• Physical performance
• Game intelligence