about me
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Coaching License
- USSF "D" License
Coaching Experience
- Private GK Speciality (2012- Present)
- Harvard Westlake School- Boys GK Specialist Coach (current)
- AYSO United- GK Specialist Coach (Current)
- Liverpool FC Int. Academy - Boys & Girls Academy GK Coach (2021)
- Fullerton Rangers- GK Specialist Coach (2020-2021)
- Slammers FC- GK Specialist Coach (2012-2013)
- FC Blades- GK Specialist Coach (2011-2012)
Education
Master’s Degree, International Business
Arizona State University, Thunderbird School of Global Management
B.A., Communications
University of Hawaii, Hilo
Work
Key Account Manager- US Wholesale Reebok International Ltd. (2016 - Present)
Personal Life
LA Native that is bilingual and multicultural. Born in Santa Monica, California to Spanish/Colombian parents that were both school teachers. Lived in Spain and I am very fortunate that my background, education and sport have allowed me to travel throughout the world.
I am a passionate Real Madrid fan and have been playing/coaching the goalkeeper position for the last 20 years. I am an inherently motivated person who makes things happen. In my free time, I love playing the piano, running on the beach and watching European football.
I coach both young men and young women. My students like me because they know that even if I am working them hard it is only because I want them to realize the potential I see in them. Being a goalkeeper requires great courage that is the subtext of what I teach – confidence and the courage to express it. It is my firm belief that everything in life is connected to character and courage. This is the deeper game I try to develop in my students.
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