Academy Head Coach
Current- Developed people and aspiring professional soccer players in a player centered environment, focused on each player developing their technical ability, ball mastery, tactical understanding, desire to learn/improve, recognition of moments in a game so they understand the concepts of the “why” behind each action. Also placed emphasis on their social skills, developing: leadership, accountability, grit, respect and gratitude.- Coached the LA Galaxy Under 12-Under 15 teams and developed Academy players with the expectation of them competing at the highest level of Youth Soccer- Influenced the LA Galaxy Academy in terms of: technical/tactical curriculum, development systems, player evaluations, self reflections, player identification, player recruitment, guided discovery techniques, data and teaching methods.- Created individual development plans for each player in the LA Galaxy Under 12's & Under 13's- Clipped videos of moments in games and conducted video analysis sessions for players as a developmental method for further understanding, guidance, learning, knowledge and development on a weekly basis.- Place an emphasis on managing daily controllable factors, such as: punctuality, appearance, organization, work ethic and attitude.- Created the Academy Identification and Training Clinic Program for Under 12’s and below. - Scouted players, identified and recruited players in the market, formed relationships with other coaches and clubs, and communicated with selected prospects and families.- Led the Academy Identification Training Program and created player pools for upcoming LA Galaxy Academy age groups. Held and coached sessions twice a week and prepared selected players for the LA Galaxy Academy environment.- Assisted with training sessions for other age groups in the LA Galaxy Academy on a daily basis (mainly LA Galaxy Under 17’s).