Peter Stogsdill - Executive Director
p.stogsdill@sdscsurf.com
USSF "B" License
SDSC Coach since 2010

Peter has been coaching club and high school soccer for over 30 years. As a club soccer coach he has won 4 CalSouth State Championships, Surf Cup, a CRL league title, taken a team to 2 quarter final finishes at Far West Regionals and has qualified 2 teams for National League. As a high school coach he led Mira Mesa High School for 15 years and won a CIF Championship with them in 2001. For the last 16 years he has been in charge of Westview High School where he has led them to 6 CIF Championships, 3 CIF Finalists, 1 State Finalist, and 1 CIF Championship.

Favorite soccer moment: when Westview scored a goal in overtime to beat Torrey Pines and advance to the State Championship game.

Seamus McFadden - Director of Coaches
s.mcfadden@sdscsurf.com
USSF "B" License

Coaching Experience: 30 years of club coaching experience, PQ Premier - 10 years, PQ Premier Technical Director - 3 years, University of San Diego Men’s Head Coach - 27 years, Former ODP Coach in California and Hawaii

Playing Experience: Selected All-American - San Diego State University, San Diego Jaws - NASL

Accomplishments & Awards:  Under Seamus’ direction, the USD teams have won six WCC Championships including 2012, had five Final 16 appearances and one trip to the National Division I Final in 1992. He was named West Coast Conference Coach of the Year a record eight times most recently in 2012. In 2011 , he coached the SDSC Boys U18 Team to the National Championships.

Brian Quinn - Boys Programming Director
b.quinn@sdscsurf.com
USSF "A" License

Born in Belfast, Ireland, Quinn has many years of both playing and coaching at the highest level. In addition to coaching SDSC Competitive Boy’s teams, Brian is also an assistant Coach for University of San Diego men’s soccer team and Girls Varsity Coach at The Bishop’s School in La Jolla. He is also the Technical Director for adidas’ Elite Soccer Program that showcases the best U-16/17 Boys players in the US at their annual week long camp.

Coaching Experience: Coached the San Diego Sockers in the CISL 1995-96. 1997-99 coached the San Jose (Clash) Earthquakes of the Major League Soccer. Came back for a second term with the San Diego Sockers from 2000-04 in the MISL. Former Director of Coaching of Poway Youth Soccer Club (1991-94). 

Playing Experience: A distinguished 15 year professional career. 1978-79 Larne (Irish League), 1979-81 Everton (English Premier League), 1981 Los Angeles Aztecs (NASL), 1982-83 Montreal Manic, Canada (NASL), 1983-91 San Diego Sockers (NASL, MISL) 1987 Hamilton Steelers (CSL). Recorded 48 Caps with the United States Men’s National Team from 1991-94.

Accomplishments & Awards: 8 time Champion with the San Diego Sockers, 8 time All-Star, 4th All Time scorer in Sockers history, 2nd All Time Playoff Scorer, 2 Time MVP in Playoff Championship Series (1986 & 1990), 1991 Gold Cup Winner - US National Team, 1992 US Cup Winner - US National Team, 1997 Youngest Coach in Major League Soccer History, Co-host of "Inside Soccer" Internet Radio Show.
 
Personal Soccer Highlights: Played against childhood soccer idol - George Best. Scored 2 goals in N.A.S.L. Playoffs against New York Cosmos. Captained US National Team vs. Ireland at Landsdowne Rd., Dublin, Ireland. IN 2012 Elected to the San Diego Hall of Champions Breitbard Hall of Fame, and 2012 nominatee to the US Soccer Hall of Fame.

Raffi Ruotolo - Girls Programming Director
r.ruotolo@sdscsurf.com

Raffi brings over 25 years of soccer experience, from a soccer professional player to coaching Jr College, High School, ODP and Club Soccer. Raffi has dedicated many years developing outstanding players. Many of them have gone and played soccer at high levels, from Div I Colleges to National Team. 

Coaching Philosophy: Help each player attain individual skill and experience necessary to play at NCAA Division I level and above. Prepare the team to compete at the National level; teach the players team strategy. Instill qualities that each player will need in any environment: (a) Pride, self-confidence and self-esteem; (b) Taking responsibility for actions and performance; (c) self-discipline; and (d) Sportsmanship, cooperation and sacrifice for team benefit, not the individual’s. Winning is not the first priority, until State and Nationals. Players learn most from losing, not winning. Making mistakes is one of the most important tools to achieve success. We will try to win every game, but as long as each game is a learning experience, it is a victory.

Coaching Experience: 1984-1995 Crusader Soccer Club: Director of Coaching, oversaw 30 teams for coaching curriculum, directions and club philosophy. 1987-1991: Clavijo-Ruotolo Soccer Camps President/Director. 1994-1995: San Diego City College Women’s Head Coach, 1990-1998: Patrick Henry High School Girls Varsity Coach. 1998-2010: Rancho Bernardo High School Girls Varsity Coach (Reached CIF playoffs every year!). 1995-present: SDSC girls director.

Professional Playing Experience: Italy – 1981: Member of Casalnuovo Team of the Italian Fourth Division at the age of 16, youngest team member to be pulled up to the first team. 1982-1984: Member of the World Famous Napoli of the Italian Serie A Youth Team. USA – 1984-1988: Member of the San Diego Sockers in the NASL and MISL. At the age of 17, the youngest player in the history of the Sockers to sign a contract. Won three World Championships with the San Diego Sockers. 1993: Joined the LA United of the CISL, team leading scorer with 33 points. 1994: Joined the Anaheim Splash (CISL). Finished second on the Splash and second in the CISL Western Division in scoring, with 31 goals and 37 assists. Ranked 8th in the league in scoring. Named to All-CISL Honorable Mention Team. Recorded at least one assist in 31 consecutive games, breaking NASL, MISL and CISL record to date. 1995: Anaheim Splash Team and Western Division Leading scorer with 57 points. Finished sixth in the league in assist with 32 and 14th in points with 57. Finished second overall for power-play goals with 12. 1996: Anaheim Splash PreSeason Tournament MVP. 1997: Member of the United States National Beach Soccer Team, ranked #2 in the world. All time leading goal scorer. 1997: Member of the United States Indoor National Team. Finished second in Mexico City World Championship. Leading goal scorer.

Jose Ocampo - Director of Player Developement
j.ocampo@sdscsurf.com
USSF “B” License
SDSC Surf Coach since 2024

José Ocampo has over 20 yrs coaching at the youth club, high school & semi- pro level. After a year at UCLA and playing semi- pro for the SD Top Guns, Jose transferred to UCSD & played for 3 seasons while working toward his BS in Biology & lightly pursuing a pro contract in Mexico. Jose’s club coaching trajectory includes SD Force FC, Surf & Sharks. Currently he is coaching at DNHS Girls Soccer & coached at TPHS, CCHS & Oceanside HS. He also recently spent a couple of yrs coaching in the WPSL. His coaching philosophy is to develop players into life long contributors on & off the field.

Favorite soccer moment: Watching teams thrive during National Championships

Mouhamed Al Hibyan
m.alhibyan@sdscsurf.com
USSF “C” License
SDSC Surf Coach since 2024

I have over 6 years of coaching experience. I played for a D1 club in Iraq and played for the San Diego City College soccer team. I coached in the past for Lincoln High School as head coach for the varsity team and assisted for SDCC. I also coached for Real Madrid soccer camps in San Diego.

Favorite soccer moment: Real Madrid vs Man City, Semi Final 2022

Nicholas Boyer
n.boyer@sdscsurf.com
USSF “C” License, UK FA Badges, United Soccer Coaches Goalkeeping Level 1 & Performance Analysis Diploma
SDSC Surf Coach since 2020

Nick has 20+ years of coaching and playing experience. Prior to SDSC Surf, he coached for Florida Elite and Scripps Ranch Soccer Club. At the high school level, Nick has coached for both the girls and boys soccer programs at Poway: CIF runner-up, league champions (3x) and an undefeated league season (19 GF, 1 GA). At the college level, Nick is Head Coach for the University of San Diego Men's Club: regional semi-finalist, conference champions (2x), undefeated conference season (2x), San Diego Cup champions. And Director of Operations for the University of San Diego Men's program. Internationally, Nick has coached for Leicester City Women's in the UK.

Favorite soccer moment: coaching the University of San Diego Men's Club team to a conference championship in the final minute of the last match of the season with players' family and friends in attendance.

John Burson
j.burson@sdscsurf.com
USSF "C" License
SDSC coach since 2020

John has 18 years of coaching experience and played at Alliant International University in San Diego. He has coached at FC Heat, Del Mar Sharks, and SDSC, and was an assistant coach at Cal State San Marcos for 3 years and is the current varsity coach at San Pasqual High School. His philosophy is to teach players to become complete players and individuals. If you approach the game and life with passion, energy, commitment and discipline you will be successful. He frequently tells his players it is not the mistake, it is the response to the mistake that is important.

Favorite soccer moment: being recognized as captain of each team he played for. As a coach, winning multiple CIF championships and as a fan seeing Manchester United win the treble in 1999.

Stephen Camara
s.camara@sdscsurf.com
USSF “E” License
SDSC coach since 2010

Steve has over 12 years of youth coaching experience. He has been coaching for SDSC since it was established in 2010. He has primarily worked with the girls younger age groups. Steve's philosophy is to have fun and work hard individually so that our team can be as good as it possibly can be together.

Favorite soccer moment: watching his son win the National championship in 2013 and youngest daughter beating Surf to win State Cup in 2010. Both doing so while playing for SDSC.

Sergio Castillo
s.castillo@sdscsurf.com
USSF "C" License
SDSC coach since 2018

Coach Sergio has been coaching since 2011. He attended Orange Glen High School. After graduating from Orange Glen, he accepted a full-ride scholarship to play soccer at Creighton University (Div.1). In 2011, Sergio was selected by Houston Dynamos in the second round of the MLS Draft. Sergio’s goal is to help players achieve their own full potential. He teaches teamwork and love for the game. Sergio encourages his players to have positive attitudes and good sportsmanship, and uses positive coaching to educate and prepare his players for future life lessons.

Favorite soccer moment: playing vs. U-23 United States National Team.

Leo Connell
l.connell@sdscsurf.com
USSF “C” License
SDSC coach since 2010

Leo has over 25 years of coaching experience in the San Diego area. He had played at the collegiate level and with the USAF team in Plattsburgh, NY. While continuously coaching at the club level he had also coached at San Pasqual HS for several years. Leo's coaching philosophy isn't just geared towards tapping into an individuals soccer potential, but also to learn to work as team member and a contributor to the team's goal. In that, is the art of teaching young people to be good citizens, contributors to society and a philosophy modeled after John Wooden's Pyramid of Success.

Favorite soccer moment: Ireland making the quarter final of the 1990 World Cup.

Umang Desai
u.desai@sdscsurf.com
USSF “D” License
SDSC coach since 2021

Umang started his coaching journey by coaching in the Rec League and then onto the All-stars. He then assistant coached a few girls academy teams in the 7v7/9v9/11v11 formats. He is now coaching at the youth level team as a head coach in the girl's 2015 age group. His playing experience includes playing for club and college in India and USA. His philosophy is to make sure the players thrive in the environment, take risks and take responsibility/ownership for their decision making on the field. He tries to make sure that players are able to be themselves to draw the best out of them. Favorite soccer moment: Ireland making the quarter final of the 1990 World Cup.

Watching Liverpool beat AC Milan in the 2005 UCL Finals. That comeback <3

John Domingo
j.domingo@sdscsurf.com
USSF “D” License
SDSC coach since 2015

John has over 22 years coaching experience. He played for USIU in San Diego for 4 years. He started his coaching experience at Kearny High School and Crusaders Soccer Club. Recently, he coached at Orange Glen High, and as the varsity he contributed to several league tittles and the school's first CIF title. John has some international experience taking a team to Harlem cup in Holland advancing to the finals. John's philosophy is to have a lot of fun while learning. He believes in the family concept and having positive relationships among players. Team, attitude, discipline and effort are everything.

Favorite soccer moment: scoring a scissor kick on a 40 yard cross; and watching Maradona vs England in the World Cup in 1986.

Chuck Eaton
c.eaton@sdscsurf.com
USSF “C” License
SDSC coach since 2017

Chuck started coaching in 2010 for the boys varsity team at Del Norte High School. He coached 2 years at SDFC, 3 years for 4S Avengers, and 4 years at Arsenal San Diego, where he won numerous league titles and tournament championships. Chuck was named younger boys coach of the year in his first season at SDSC. He has a Coerver Coaching Youth Diploma, US Youth Futsal National Level 3 License and a USSF D License. He grew up in San Diego playing for Poway Vaqueros, SDSC Pegasus & La Jolla Nomads, ODP District 2 and State. He was Poway High School Varsity Captain & All Palomar League in 1997.

Favorite soccer moment: in 2018 when Del Norte Boys Varsity won their first Palomar League, won back-to-back Division titles and won the CIF SoCal Regional Championship.

Kelly Erin
e.kelly@sdscsurf.com
USSF “D” License

Coaching Experience: Coaching competitive youth soccer for over 20 years, Co-Founded Tivoli FC in Prescott AZ, Ramona High JV Coach 2 yrs, Bradshaw Mtn High School Women's Varsity Coach 2 yrs

Playing Experience: Indoor & Outdoor

Accomplishments & Awards: Coached many players both girls and boys to play at the next level, Many League and Tournament Championships

Cristian Escalera
c.escalera@sdscsurf.com
USSF “D” License
SDSC coach since 2015

Cristian has over 18 years youth coaching experience. He played professionally at Inter de Tijuana 1 (Division A) for 6 years, San Diego Flas A league for 2 years, L.A Salsa U19, L.A Salsa Semi pro, and did 2 pre-seasons with L.A Galaxy. He coached at Hoover High School for 5 years. Cristian's soccer philosophy is work hard and be the best.

Favorite soccer moment: when he scored his first professional goal.

Paulo Espinoza
p.espinoza@sdscsurf.com
USSF “C” License
SDSC coach since 2022

Coach Paulo has coached soccer since 2012. He played competitive soccer for the La Jolla Nomads, high school soccer at the University of San Diego High School (now Cathedral High School), Mesa College and transferred to CSU, Monterey Bay(D2), afterwards he played for the Salinas Jaguars in the former USISL. Paulo coached in the UPSL, Palomar College, Albion, FC Heat, and various Futsal teams. His players are known for their industriousness, courage, and teamwork – essential skills for soccer and life. Paulo takes great interest in player and character development.

Favorite soccer moment: Attending the US women's national team game at Qualcomm Stadium, on July 30, 2017, with my three kids when they hosted Brazil, in thrilling 0-3 come from behind game to win 4-3 in the final minutes of the game. My kind of match!

Oscar Eusebio
o.eusebio@sdscsurf.com
USSF “D” License & Futsal Level 1 License
SDSC coach since 2010

Oscar has over 15 years coaching experience, including FC Heat (Escondido Impact), FCSD, and SDSC. In addition, he has coached Rancho Bernardo High School girls freshmen soccer, and served as director for SDSC’s TOPSoccer program. Oscar also created a futsal program with the City of San Diego’s Park and Recreation department at Rancho Bernardo Recreation Center since July 2017. His coaching philosophy incorporates a holistic approach in developing players who look at soccer and life with gratitude and mindfulness.

Favorite soccer moment: watching his children kick a soccer ball for the first time.

Aaron Fenlason
a.fenlason@sdscsurf.com
USSF "D" License & NSCAA Goalkeeping Certificates Levels I & II
SDSC coach since 2020

Aaron has been coaching soccer for over 10 years. He played goalkeeper for Biola University in college and played for the Southern California Seahorses and Kitsap Pumas of the USL's PDL post college. He has coached for La Mirada High school, Rancho Bernardo High School, Biola University, various Orange County (CA) clubs, and the Poway Vaqueros in the past. Aaron encourages his players have a good attitude/sportsmanship, to work hard, and to commit to excellence in every practice and game.

Favorite soccer moment: helping his 2009 Biola University win 2 PK shootouts in the National Tournament .

Jake Fenlason
j.fenlason@sdscsurf.com
Played for FC San Diego and San Diego Soccer Club from U8-U18. Upon graduating from Rancho Bernardo High School, went on to play goalkeeper at the University of Akron (DI). During the 2015 season helped lead the Zips to a NCAA College Cup appearance, while also leading the NCAA in minutes played, and ranking third in total saves. After graduating from UA with a History and Political Science degree, played 5 years professionally in the United Soccer League (USL) for Orlando City, Saint Louis FC, and the San Diego Loyal.

Coaching Experience: Assisted with the development of DA and ECNL goalkeepers at Orlando City and Saint Louis FC. Helped run several Goalkeeper ID camps at the University of Akron.

Favorite soccer moment: Fulfilling a childhood dream by making my professional debut.

Jim Flowers
j.flowers@sdscsurf.com
USSF “D” License
SDSC coach since 2000

Jim began his coaching career while still in high school. He played in the NPSL for the Wichita Wings. Highlight was playing in the World Championships in Rome in 2014 and representing the USA. Jim's coaching philosophy is that every child can be a player if they are willing to work for it; his job is to show them the way and build a love for the game to last forever.

Favorite soccer moment: winning the National Championship in Kansas City in 2013 against a team deemed unbeatable, for a spot in the 2014 World Championships in Rome.

Marino Garcia
m.garcia@sdscsurf.com
USSF “D” License

Coaching Experience: 11 Years Coaching Competitive Youth Soccer, RB Renegades, FC San Diego

Playing Experience: Poway High Varsity 3 Years, 1994-1995 Coyotes Cuautitlan Necaxa (Mexico 2nd Division), 1995-1998 Coyotes Cuautitlan Necaxa (Mexico 1st Division), Played Soccer for 30 years

Accomplishments & Awards: CIF Champion 1994, Played for Pegasus U18 as a 15 year old, Champions Pegasus Cup, Champions HotSpurs Cup, Champions Presidents Cup

Josh Gerlt
josh.g@sdscsurf.com
USSF “D” License
SDSC coach since 2015

Josh coached 3 years as a PQ/RB recreational coach, for SDSC as an U11/U12 assistant coach, and 3 years for FitKids Soccer (ages 5-9). His playing experience includes 9+ years as a youth competitive player (Kansas City, MO) and 4 years of high school soccer as goalkeeper/defender (St Louis, MO). He has his Associates Degree in Golf Course Operations & Management and is a Low Medalist PGA Player Ability Test, 10+ years PGA Apprentice - 2nd Assistant Golf Professional Private Facility San Diego, CA.

Favorite soccer moment: watching the 2006 World Cup with teammates from his childhood.

Ralph Ginese
r.ginese@sdscsurf.com
USSF “B” License & USSF "Y" License
SDSC coach since 2011

Ralph played soccer for LeMoyne College (D2), internationally in Holland, and domestic in amateur and semi-pro games. He has over 20 years coaching experience at all levels. His coaching philosophy is to develop skills and technical mastery while learning tactical components of the beautiful game, as well as assist in the development of a well rounded, positive influence in the community.

Favorite soccer moment: playing in Australia at age 15, and an invitation to play against the Colombian National Team.

Carlos Huerta
c.huerta@sdscsurf.com
USSF “A” License
SDSC coach since 2023

Carlos Huerta has over 28 years youth coaching experience. He played for San Diego Mesa CC of California, San Diego in and then post-college with San Diego Surf Soccer Club. He has coached in the past for La Jolla Nomads, San Diego Surf Soccer and Utah Surf. Carlos's coaching philosophy is "Development over Winning.” Winning is never the focus. Winning is the end result of good training, teamwork and intensity. In coaching I want to improve the quality of play at every level and develop well rounded, technically competent players who learn to play and enjoy the game as a lifetime sport.

My favorite soccer moment ever was working with a team for about six years and seeing how they progressed and eventually became the team they wanted to be. When they got to high school age, they became state champs. Later, many went on to play division 1 colleges and three went on to play professionally in Europe.

Niall Johnston
n.johnston@sdscsurf.com
USSF “D” License
SDSC coach since 2019

Niall grew up in Galway, which is in the West of Ireland. He played for his local team, called Salthill Devon, which was then and still is one of the leading junior clubs in the country. Niall played soccer in college; back then it was called UCG. After college he came to the US and for many years played for a team called Costa Mesa Hibernians, made up mostly of Irish, English and Scottish players plus a handful of American college players. They played in the PSL, which was one of the best leagues in the LA area - a lot of players from the league subsequently played in the MLS which started in 1996.

Favorite soccer moments: 1994 was a great year for soccer in the US and led to some of his best soccer memories. The World Cup came to the US and a lot of the games were played at the Rosebowl in Pasadena. It was also a big year for Niall personally, as his twin girls were born. Because he was involved in the Irish soccer community in the LA area, he was asked to be a part of the one of the two opening ceremonies that the World Cup held that year: the first in Chicago and the second at the Rosebowl. He had the honor to carry the Irish flag into the stadium - a very cool feeling. He remembers waiting outside the stadium; two very cool things happened... First, Niall and a friend listened to the live radio broadcast of the Ireland-Italy game where Ireland beat Italy 1-0 in a shock result! And then, right after that they saw one of the ex-US national team players holding the actual World Cup. The player let them touch it but there was no way he was going to let them hold it! That was his best soccer memory and he wasn’t even playing! A few weeks later Niall was at the World Cup final between Italy and Brazil; when it went to penalties he was right behind the goal that they used. Roberto Baggio - the Italian player - almost hit him when he missed the final penalty and gave the win to Brazil.

Serhii Kozak
s.kozak@sdscsurf.com
USSF “B” License
SDSC coach since 2021

University of Physical Education 1990-1995. Played in the team "Orange", Ukraine. 1997-2004. DIploma course in “Massage and Manual Therapy” in 2004. Worked as a coach for FC "Chaika", children 7-10 yе. old, 2012-2016. Coach of FC "Uventa", children 10-12 years old, 2016-2020. Coach of FC "Athletic" City of Odessa, children 13-16 years old, 2020-2022. He worked as a referee in Escondido for 6 months and coached the Falcon team for 9-10 years. My philosophy: football is a collective game, you have to constantly study and work to win. The best result of training is victory!

Winning goal in the last minute of the match.

Michael Lopez
m.lopez@sdscsurf.com
USSF “D” License
SDSC coach since 2010

Michael has over 20 years of club coaching experience. He played for Palomar College and Chico State University and a couple of seasons in the USISL. He coached at Westview High School, and was assistant coach for the Mesa College women's program for several years before becoming the head coach for the Mesa College men's program from 2013-2017. His coaching philosophy focuses on building team chemistry and good habit-forming both technically and tactically.

Favorite soccer moment: Zidane's performance in the 1998 World Cup Final.

Calin ioan Marian
c.marian@sdscsurf.com
USSF “C” License
SDSC coach since 2022

Calin began his coaching career in Romania and now he has over 14 years of coaching youth and adult teams. He played soccer in Romania and Austrian with Professional teams.

Favorite soccer moment: Playing for 1 year in the 1st Futsal League in Romania.

Anthony Meza
a.meza@sdscsurf.com
USSF “B” License & NSCAA Goal Keeper License Level I-II-III
SDSC coach since 2010

Anthony has over 15 years of coaching experience ranging from grassroots to the professional ranks. He played at Southwestern College for a small stint before joining the semi-pro San Diego Guachos. Anthony then went to the San Diego Sockers & Portland Pride of the CISL. Anthony left soccer to finish his Electrical Engineering degree at SDSU and spend time with his family. He returned to soccer as a coach at the PQ Premier Soccer Club and then SDSC. He has worked with the US National Paralympic goalkeepers, and for the past 5 years held the goalkeeper coaching position for the University of San Diego.

Favorite soccer moment: too many to count! But watching his son go 12 rounds in penalty kicks and making the game winning save, and then seeing his teammates running to him to celebrate being tournament champions! Super proud goalkeeper moment he was able to enjoy as a dad, and as his goalkeeper coach. 

Anya Miller
a.miller@sdscsurf.com
USSF “E” License
SDSC coach since 2005

Anya has over 15 years youth coaching experience. During her college years, she split time playing Division 1 soccer for the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Vermont. She has coached in the past for Miramar College, San Diego City College, Canyon Crest High School and Mira Mesa High School, and is currently the girls JV coach at Rancho Bernardo High School.

Favorite soccer moment: watching the US team win the 1999 Women's World Cup as a collegiate athlete. It was an inspiring moment for young female athletes.

John Napier
j.napier@sdscsurf.com
USSF “A” License, USSF “Y” License, & English FA License

Professional Playing Experience: 1961-1967 Bolton Wanderers (Professional English Soccer League), 1967-1972 Brighton & Hove Albion (Professional English Soccer League), 1972-1979 Bradford City (Professional English Soccer League), 1975 Baltimore Comets (NASL on loan from Bradford City), 1976 San Diego Jaws (NASL on loan from Bradford City)

International Playing Honors (Northern Ireland): Full International, Under 23 International, Youth International (U17/18/19), Schoolboy International (U15/16)

Professional Club Honors: 1966 MVP Bolton Wanderers (English Professional Soccer Club), 1969 MVP Brighton & Hove Albion (English Professional Soccer Club), 1973 MVP Bradford City (English Professional Soccer Club)

Professional Coaching Experience: 1967 Brighton Youth Academy (English Professional Club), 1972-1975 Bradford City Youth Academy (English Professional Club), 1976-1979 Bradford City, Head Coach/Manager (English Professional Club), 1982-1983 Escondido Royals Cal South U23 semi-professional league

Coaching Youth Level: 1980-1981 San Diego Sockers (Youth Development Director), 1980-Present John Napier Soccer Camps (Director), 1981-1985 High School (San Pasqual/Orange Glen), 1989-1996 DOC Escondido Earthquakes Cal South/Presidio, 1996-2006 DOC Escondido FC Heat Cal South/Presidio, 1994-Present Cal South ODP Head Coach, 1995-2015 Cal South Coaching Education Staff Coach, 2006-Present FC San Diego/SD Soccer Club, 2008-2015 Cal South Head Coach for Coaching Education in San Diego County, 2010-2011 US Soccer Youth ID Program Regional Scout

Youth Coaching Awards: 2006 Lifetime Achievement awarded by ASC San Diego for 25 years’ service to youth soccer, 2010 FCSD Coach of the year, 2011 Cal South District 2 Honoree for services to soccer in Cal South, 2015 (March) Inducted into the Cal South Soccer Hall of Fame

Youth Accomplishments: 2004 ODP B89 (Regional Champions/National Finalists), 2005 ODP B91 (Regional Finalists), 2000-Present Numerous Club League/Cup Championships/Including Surf Cup/SF State Cup, 2006 ODP B92 (Regional Champions), 2007 ODP B92 (Regional Champions/National Finalists), 2010 ODP G95 (Regional Champions), 2011 ODP G95 (Regional Champions/National Finalists), 2012 ODP G96 (Regional Champions and National Champions), 2013 ODP G96 (Repeat Regional Champions and National Champions), 2014 ODP G97 (Regional Champions and National Champions), 2015 ODP G98 (Regional Champions and National Champions), 2016 ODP G99 (Regional Champions and National Champions), 2016 SDSC US Soccer Development Academy Coach, 2017 ODP G00 (Regional Champions and National Champions), 2018 ODP G01 (Regional Champions/No National Championships in 2018)

Youth Board Positions: 2007-Present FC Heat Competitive Administrator, 2007-2008 Cal South Coaching Advisory Board, 2008-2013 Presidio/SDDA Competitive Board Member, 2017-Present SDSC Development Academy Administrator

Michael Nicholson
m.nicholson@sdscsurf.com
USSF "A" license
SDSC coach since 2016

“Nico” has been coaching at the youth and collegiate level for 28 years. His first coaching assignment in San Diego was with Pegasus in 1991 and he returned to his roots with SDSC in 2016 to lead the initial year of the club’s USSDA U12 age group. He has enjoyed coaching boys and girls of all ages in San Diego. He is grateful to have had amazing coaching experiences within high school (Serra, Torrey Pines and La Costa Canyon), as well as college (10 years with women's UCSD, 15 years and current with men’s USD). He also works with SDSC coaches, serving as an Age Group Coordinator; and will be leading two age groups within the Boys ECNL (2006 and 2004 for the 2020-21 season).

Favorite soccer moment: his favorite moments in soccer do not revolve around the results of any game or team but the fantastic experiences he shared with the teams and players while on their soccer journey!

Adrian Ocampo
a.ocampo@sdscsurf.com
USSF “C” License
SDSC coach since 2024

Adrian grew up in the North County, San Diego playing for clubs like Carlsbad Wave, Surf Soccer and Nomads Soccer Club. He has over 20 years of youth coaching experiece. Adrian’s coaching experience at the club level has included Surf Soccer Club, PQ Premier and Slammers FC from Newport Beach, San Diego Force and is the Del Norte High School Girls Co-Head coach.

Favorite soccer moment: Traveling to Maui, HI with a 2004 team. The bond it created has gone beyond soccer.

Tori Ornela
t.ornela@sdscsurf.com
USSF “D” License
SDSC coach since 2023

I have over 4 years of youth coaching experience. I played at California State University - Bakersfield in college and played over 3 years professionally in Iceland. I currently coach at Poway High School on the boys side. My coaching philosophy is consistent growth through creativeness and freedom on and off the field.

Nikolaj “Nick” Owcharuk
n.owcharuk@sdscsurf.com
USSF “B” License
SDSC coach since 2010

Nikolaj Owcharuk has over 25 years youth coaching experience. He played for Western Illinois University and then post-college with Minnesota Kicks, Chicago Sting, San Diego Sockers, and Tulsa Roughnecks in the N.A.S.L.; Rochester Flash in the A.S.L.; and Phoenix Inferno of the M.I.S.L.. He has coached for Francis Parker High School, San Pasquale High School, Patrick Henry High School, Mesa Jr. College, Grossmont Jr. College, and Point Loma Nazarene University. He has also coached for the following soccer clubs: Villa SC, Bratz SC, Albion SC, Fire SC, Scripps Ranch SC, Del Mar Sharks SC, Manchester SC, and Carmel Valley. In 2017 he was inducted into the Ukrainian Sports Hall of Fame.

Favorite soccer moment: meeting and playing against Pele when he played for the NY Cosmos.

Damien Quinn
d.quinn@sdscsurf.com
USSF “E” License
SDSC coach since 2010

Damien played soccer at Dartmouth College and George Mason University, and was a member of the San Diego Sockers. Having been with SDSC since 2010, he hopes that he helps in the development process of both the individual player and the collective team. Most importantly, he tries to make the experience fun and enjoyable for the kids.

Favorite soccer moment: going to the 1994 World Cup.

Sinead Quinn
s.quinn@sdscsurf.com
USSF “E” License
SDSC coach since 2020

Sinead Quinn has one year of youth coaching experience. She played at San Francisco State for two years. After graduation, she left to teach English abroad where she volunteered to coach girls soccer. She coached young girls in Honduras for six years and organized a couple of indoor soccer tournaments for them. She hopes her players learn to love the game as she does and see the beauty in it when it's played well.

Favorite soccer moment: When her dad took her and her sister and to watch the US Women’s Dream team play in San Jose and she got to meet Mia Hamm, Michelle Akers, Brianna Scurry, and a lot of the other players. An unforgettable memory.

Rene Quiroz
r.quiroz@sdscsurf.com
USSF “C” License & US Futsal Certified
 
Coaching Experience: Current SDSC BU-09 Head Coach, 2 years with SDSC organization, 1 year with Xolos Academy BU14 Head Coach, 1 year Barcelona FC BU10 Head Coach, 4 years of Soccer Clinics CYSL “NADO” ages 5-18
 
Playing Experience: California State University San Marcos Cougars 2000-2003, Surf 1998-2000, Patrick Henry High School 1997-2000, NADO 1996-1997
 
Accomplishments & Awards: Patrick Henry High School 1998 CIF Champions, Patrick Henry High School 2000 League Champions

Justin Rackleff
j.rackleff@sdscsurf.com

Bio coming soon

Marc Riley
m.riley@sdscsurf.com
USSF “C” License
SDSC coach since 2024

Marc Riley has 30+ years coaching experience at most levels in the USA both Youth and Semi Professional. He has coached at the MLS Next and ECNL Boys levels, plus has years of Director of Coaching experience. Teams Marc has coached have won most of the large Tournaments and Showcases, while winning National, Regional and State Championships. He is driven to Coach players and teams to reach their ultimate goals on and off the field.

My favorite moment was watching my son as a freshman in High School make three Penalty Kick saves in AET to help his team win the CIF Championship. Followed closely by Didier Drogba's last minute header vs Bayern Munich in the Champions League Final and then watch him win the game on his Penalty Kick.

Galilea Rubi
g.rubi@sdscsurf.com
USSF “D” License
SDSC coach since 2024

Gali Rubi has over 2 years of coaching experience. During 2017-2018 she played internationally in Germany, Italy and Austria representing the USA U15/U16. She was selected for the SoCal ODP player pool 3 different times where she had trainings in Ojai and Fullerton,CA. Gali started her coaching career at San Pasqual High School coaching on the girls side. She then went onto coach at SD Force for over 1yr with G2015 & helped tremendously work with multiple age groups throughout the club, boys & girls. She now coaches the Woman’s Novice team at Del Norte High School.

Favorite soccer moment: Traveling with my teams, it was the best experiences ever. I learned a lot and also just would grow so close to my teammates so it was always the best time!

Paul Rudge
p.rudge@sdscsurf.com
USSF “D” License
SDSC coach since 2000

Paul has been coaching competitive soccer since 1992. He coached at Poway Vaqueros for 8 years and then joined RB Renegades/FC San Diego (now SDSC). He has coached at all levels from U8 to U16 both boys and girls teams. Paul started the SDSC Union Mini's program for 3 and 4 year old soccer players. He has coached at the Freshman and JV level of high school at Poway and Orange Glen High Schools. Paul spent time playing at Palomar College and Mira Mesa High School. He aims to create a fun environment for teaching and developing players while helping them develop a passion for the game.

Favorite soccer moment: watching his two boys kick a soccer ball for the first time.

Sherif Salem
s.salem@sdscsurf.com
USSF “E” License
SDSC coach since 2014

Sherif has been an assistant coach and head coach with SDSC since 2014. He has played soccer for over 30 years, including 5 years of youth club soccer at EC Dynamo FC, 3 years high school varsity at Central Union High School, 2 years for ASU Men’s Club Soccer, and over 20 years of coed/men competitive leagues. He has a B.A. in Biology from the University of San Diego. His coaching philosophy is to help players think the game and become comfortable with the ball at their feet as well as to create an environment that instills the love of the game of soccer in them.

Favorite soccer moment: winning the San Diego County Cup with the first ever team created in the inaugural year of his youth club's existence.

Armin Salinas
a.salinas@sdscsurf.com
USSF “D” License

Coaching Experience: 20 years of coaching experience with SDSC, FCSD, Nomads, and USA Hotspurs, 2007 - 2010 Asst. Coach Valhalla HS Boys Varsity, 1985 - 1996 Asst. Coach Granite Hills HS Girls Varsity

Playing Experience: Member of Hotspurs U16 State Champions and Regional Semi-Finalist, Adidas Far West Regional HS All Star Residency Camp, Played at Grossmont/Cuyumaca college, Won the PCC Champhionship at Grossmont

Accomplishments & Awards: Member of the SWISL (semi-pro) East County Wolfpack, SWISL All Star

Warren Schwitkis
w.schwitkis@sdscsurf.com
USSF "D" License, United Soccer Coaches Adv.Reg. Diploma, Coerver Youth Diploma 1 & 2
SDSC coach since 2010

Warren has over 12 years of youth coaching and 10 years of high school coaching experiences along with a physical education degree from San Diego State University, teaching credential program and numerous soccer coaching classes. His basic philosophy is to teach and influence a possession style of soccer emphasizing a quick passing game and field awareness. Teaching players and the team to play quickly is the key to a successful team. When coaching he tries to create a fun environment for teaching and developing players and therefore developing a love for the game of soccer.

Favorite soccer moment: winning State Cup with his SDSC G2007 Orange team.

Mark Sidebottom
soccercrazymark@sbcglobal.net
USSF “B” License

Mark has over 13 years of coaching experience with SDSC, coaching teams of all ages, levels and genders. He is the junior varsity and varsity girls coach at Rancho Bernardo High School. Mark has 18 years of playing experience, including youth time with Manchester United School of Excellence.

Richard Simonyi
r.simonyi@sdscsurf.com
USSF "B" License
SDSC coach since 2018

Richard was born and raised in Budapest, Hungary where he played in a youth first division. He moved to Sacramento, CA in 1989 where he continued his playing career at the semi-pro level outdoor and pro indoor. Richard has been coaching youth soccer at the top level since 1992 for clubs like Placer United (CA-N), Surf, Pateadores, Crossfire Premier (WA), and Colorado Rush. His coaching philosophy is to try to get the best out of every individual and play as well as possible as a team.

Favorite soccer moment: when his Surf team Boys 98/99 won Surf Cup in 2010, and his mom was able to watch from the sideline.

Tayler Stogsdill
t.stogsdill@sdscsurf.com
USSF “E” License
SDSC coach since 2023

Tayler Stogsdill has 3 years of coaching experience. She started out at North County Soccer park coaching kids from 18 months-12 years old. She is in her third year coaching at Westview High school, and this is her second year coaching the JV girls soccer team. Tayler’s coaching philosophy is hard work, player growth on and off the field, and to love the game of soccer.

My favorite soccer moment was making it to the finals of my second ever tournament as a coach, after growing up playing for SDSC!

Chris Szarek
c.szarek@sdscsurf.com
USSF “E” License
SDSC coach since 2023

Chris Szarek has four years coaching at the high school level and is in his first year in coaching with SDSC Surf. Chris played for Regis College in Boston, Massachusetts. On top of coaching for SDSC Surf, he is in his second year as the Assistant Varsity Coach at Westview High School. Chris's coaching philosophy includes creating a positive environment to allow for growth, both on and off the field.

My favorite soccer moment ever was scoring a golden goal for my college team. I scored in front of my family who came to Boston from San Diego to watch me play.

Chris Talbott
c.talbott@sdscsurf.com
USSF “E” License

Chris has been a competitive youth soccer coach for over 25 years, with clubs including Central Eclipse Soccer Club, Carlsbad Wave Soccer Club, RB Renegades, FC San Diego Soccer Club, and SDSC. He runs camps and clinics for Total Control Soccer, specializing in advance footwork and shooting. Chris has over 20 years playing experience. He has proudly coached many players to play in college.

Beto Villela
b.villela@sdscsurf.com
USSF “B” License
SDSC coach since 2018

Beto has over 15 years of experience coaching "the heart behind the jersey” - youth girls and boys soccer in both Brazil and the United States. He is a specialist in coaching youth and imparting knowledge and passion for the game. He has found success coaching at all levels, youth, high school and adult (UPSL) in US and has received recognition for game analysis as a radio and television analyst for professional matches in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Favorite soccer moment: Watching Brazilian National team in 1982 - the best soccer team ever.