Surf Challenge 2019 Recap

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Surf Challenge Weekend did not disappoint, our Surf teams came out to PLAY! Our teams came out and fought hard, we even had a Surf vs Surf final (both teams coached by Louis Hunt) in the Girls ’06 bracket which yielded the most amazing game and an even better display of sportsmanship.

Thank YOU for being a part of our event! Our goal is to provide the BEST OF THE BEST opportunities and experiences for these kids, we love doing it and can’t wait for next year! And a HUGE congrats to the following teams on their #SurfChallenge CHAMPIONSHIP and FINALIST titles!

Surf Team Results:

Boys Teams:

2008 Boys Champions: ’08 Academy (Coach Scott Morrison )
2010 Boys Champions: ’10 Academy Select (Coach Keith Miller)

Girls Teams:

2006 Girls Champions: ’06 DA (Coach Louis Hunt)
2006 Girls Finalists: ’06 DPL (Coach Louis Hunt)
2007 Champions: ’07 DPL (Coach Craig Barclay)
2008 Champions: ’08 Academy Select (Coach Craig Barclay)
2009 Girls Finalists: ’09 Academy Select (Coach Craig Barclay)

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San Diego Surf Soccer

BEST OF THE BEST

Front Fields (West Gate)

14555 El Camino Real,
Del Mar, CA 92014

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Back Fields (North Gate)

14989 Via De La Valle,
Del Mar, CA 92014

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Mailing Address

San Diego Surf Soccer Club

2683 Via De La Valle Suite G425
Del Mar, CA 92014
info@surfsoccer.com

Use the Surf Parent portal to view player/parent agreements and transaction history.

ERICSON PENATE

B2013 NPL-Head Coach
B2015-Head Coach
B2016-Head Coach

Accreditation:

USSF D Youth license
Level 1- Performance Analysis

Coaching Experience:

San Diego Surf Soccer
LAFC SoCal
New York Redbulls
El Camino Real Charter High School
Cesar Chavez High School

ROY FLORES

Head Coach, Boys

Accreditation:

Coming Soon

Coaching Experience:

Coming Soon

BRUNO CONTEVILLE

Zone One Girls – Head Coach 2016

Accreditation:

U.S. Soccer Federation “D” National License
XXIX Syndicate Course of Soccer Coaches of Rio de Janeiro – 2012
2nd International Meeting of Futsal with Andreu Plaza (Barcelona – SPA) – 2015
Course of making smart players on Futsal – 2016
Course of Capacitations in Futsal – 2017 4th
National Meeting of Futsal – 2018 Team Kbeca Course – 2019
Bachelor in Physical Education – Federal University of Rio de Janeiro- 2017

Coaching Experience:

Soccer Coach at San Diego Surf Soccer Club (2020 – Present)
Head Coach and Futsal Director at Federal University of Rio de Janeiro Futsal Director (BR) (October 2013 – February 2016)
Soccer Coach at TetraBrazil/ChallangerSports June 2015 – November 2020
Futsal Coach at United Futsal (July 2020)
Futsal Coach at Clube de Regatas do Flamengo (BR) (May 2013 – November 2014)
Director of Coaching (DOC) at Samba Futsal Club (2019 – Present)
Soccer Coach and Futsal Director at NC Matrix North County/AYSO United North County January (2019 – 2020)

EDGARDO BECERRA

Surf Girls 2013 & 2014 Head Coach

Accreditation:

Grassroots USFF Coach
Masters in Adult, Marriage, and Family Therapy
Bachelors in Psychology

Coaching Experience:

Mentored and currently training alongside Christian Meloni, Argentina’s U15/17/20
Women’s National Team Head Coach & Boca Junior Men’s Futsal Senior Team Technical
Director; formerly nominated as one of the top 30 best futsal coaches in the world – (Present)
Coaching alongside Clarissa Huber, Boca Juniors U14 Girls Team Head Coach; Active Argentina’s Women’s National Team Player – (Present)
San Diego Surf Soccer Club – (2021 – Present)
San Diego Sockers – (2019 – 2021)
San Mateo All Stars – (2016 – 2018
Private Technical Trainer – (2009 – Present)
World Cups Soccer Camps by Reudi Graf – (2007 – 2009)

Playing Experience: Professional & Collegiate:

Universitario de Deportes – Played Professionally in Lima, Peru – (2009 – 2011)
Canada College – (2009)

KEITH MILLER

Head Coach, Boys

Accreditation:

Coming Soon

Coaching Experience:

Coming Soon

JUAN PORRAS

Head Coach, Girls

Accreditation:

Coming Soon

Coaching Experience:

Coming Soon

JAVIER NIEVES

Goalkeeper Coach

Accreditation:

Coming soon

Coaching Experience:

Coming soon

SALAR PARVINI

Coach, Surf Junior Youth Academy Boys & Girls

Accreditation:

Cal South Grassroots Soccer License
Doctor of Chiropractic Degree (Emphasis on Sports Injury)
Del Cerro Community Soccer Director

Coaching Experience:

San Diego Surf Soccer Coach
San Diego Futsal Coach

LUKA MRAKOVIC

Coach, Surf Junior Youth Academy Boys & Girls

Accreditation:

USSF D License
Futsal Level 1 Diploma

Coaching Experience:

San Diego Surf Soccer Club – 2019 – Present
San Diego Futsal

Playing Experience:

One of the longest-tenured players at San Diego Surf, having played from age of 6 to 17

Why Surf?
“I’m excited to start coaching at Surf because Surf is the elite soccer club in San Diego. I am excited to spread my knowledge at this club and am also happy to coach at Surf because I get to work alongside my dad, which is a very fun and unique experience for me.”

MARIO MRAKOVIC

Director, Surf Junior Youth Academy Boys & Girls
Zone 1 Girls Head Coach

License:

USSF Soccer National Youth A License
USFF Futsal National Level 1 License
Coerver Soccer Coaching Youth Diploma I & II

Coaching Experience:

Surf (21 years), Mrakovic Method Training Systems, Boston United, Hotspurs, Mesa Rovers, Villa, FC Bratz, San Diego Futsal Club (31 years)

Playing Experience:

F.C. Zagreb Youth Academy, Zagreb Croatia
F.C. Dinamo Zagreb Youth Academy, Zagreb Croatia
F.C. Tekstilac, Zagreb Croatia
International, Boston
San Diego Sockers, San Diego
F.C. Morava, San Diego

Education:

Sports Medicine – Soccer in PE, Zagreb Croatia
City and Mesa College – PE, San Diego

“I joined Surf 21 years ago and have been working with the youngest ages for 10 years now. A friend of mine told me when I was offered a Surf job, that if I wanted to be the best – that I need to be with the best. I am happy that I listened. The programs and coaches around me have changed, but my principles and philosophy have not, as they are the very same since day 1. I am a strong believer in TECHNICAL SOPHISTICATION as the cornerstone of every player’s development. I believe only in the saying that “perfect” practice makes you perfect, not just practice. I am a proponent of paying attention to the smallest of details and teaching, rather than coaching. I want the kids to be in a safe environment, to have passion, to work hard, to love the experience, to be great teammates and to have fun more than anything whilst getting better every day.”

“I love our Surf facility and my fellow coaches at Surf, and I never drive to my “job” feeling that I am going to work. As my best friend told me once:”to many other coaches this is a job, to you it is a calling”. I don’t know about the others, but I believe he nailed it in explaining me. I love to see Surf kids do their very best, eager to listen and learn, wanting to get better, being passionate and “crazy” about the sport. After all, there is no better one out there.”

CHAD KILGORE

Coach

Coming Soon

SLY WILLIAMS

Coach

Coming Soon

JEFF MOORE

Head Coach, Girls

Accreditation:

USSF C coaching license
US Youth Futsal Level 2 certificate
APFC certificate (pending)

Coaching Experience:

San Diego Surf (2023 – Present)
East County Surf (2020-2022)
Liverpool Soccer Club (2016 – 2019)
Crusaders Soccer Club (2013 – 2015)
Hangar Futsal Club (2022)
Scorpions East Futsal (2021, 2022)

Education:

PhD in Biology

JAEWOO KIM

Head Coach, Girls

Accreditation:

USSF Soccer National A License
AFC(Asian) Soccer B coaching License

Coaching Experience:

San Diego SURF BU15 and BU12 Head coach, CA 2019-2020
San Diego ZEST FC, USL2/UPSL Head coach, San Diego, CA 2017-2019
LA Galaxy San Diego, BU12 ,13 Head Coach Carlsbad, CA 2014-2019
Lennox Academy, Assistant Coach Los Angeles, CA 2013
Exiles Soccer Club, Assistant Coach Los Angeles CA 2013
SNP, KIMPO SOCCER CLUB, Founder, Owner and Head Coach | Kimpo in Korea 2009–2011
SOO YONG MIDDLE SCHOOL/ GYEONG JU HIGH SCHOOL, Soccer Coach and Advisor | Busan in Korea 2008-2009

Why Surf?
“I am honored and excited to re-join Surf as a coach. There is no question in my mind that Surf is the best club in San Diego and one of the best in the country: the facilities are unparalleled and the Surf family goes above and beyond to retain the best coaches in the area. I’m deeply grateful for the opportunity to work alongside these amazing coaches and staff and help develop the next generation of leading soccer talent.”

About Jaewoo:
Jaewoo joins Surf’s club with extensive professional playing and coaching experience. Jaewoo is a former professional player from Korea, playing in Korea and other overseas Asian countries, after which he started coaching soccer. He grew up in Korea playing soccer and moved to United States in 2012.
Jaewoo has a wide range of coaching experience. In Korea, he coached professional-track middle and high school teams. In the US, he coached San Diego ZEST FC, which is a USL2 division team, for three years, with the goal of creating a path to pro for San Diego based under-23 players.

ARTURO HOYOS

Pre-ECNL Head Coach, Girls

Accreditation:

U.S. Soccer National “C” License
It’s Just a Sport | Coaching Positional Play
APFC Soccer | Blue Print Positional Play
3four3 | Coaching Education Framework
Lluis Cortés: The Method Behind a Champions League Victory

Coaching Experience:

San Diego Surf Soccer Club (2024 – Present)
South Bay Surf Soccer Club, Director of Girls’ Program (2022 – 2024)
Rebels Soccer Club (2021 – 2022)
SD Elite FC (2018 – 2019)
Golden Eagles FC (2014 – 2018)

Playing Experience:

Rebels SC (UPSL)
San Diego State University
Club Deportivo Montcada (Barcelona, Spain)
FSV Erlangen-Bruck (Erlangen, Germany)

Education:

Master’s degree in Public Administration, Barry University
Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, San Diego State University

Why Surf:
“San Diego Surf Soccer Club is the ideal environment for a player and coach who is hungry and motivated to develop further and grow. It is an absolute honor to work in the best youth soccer club in the country.”

ANDY BROOKFIELD

Head Coach, Girls

Accreditation:

USSF B Youth License
Level 2 in Coaching Football (English FA)
BSc (Hons) Sports Science and Management (Nottingham Trent University)

Coaching Experience:

San Diego Surf Soccer Club – 2016 – Present
Region Four, MI and CA ODP Staff Member
Previously Director of Coaching and Age Group Director In Michigan

BERRICK RASTOK

Head Coach, Boys

Accreditation:

U.S. Soccer National “B” License

Coaching Experience:

San Diego Surf Soccer Club (2020-Present)
Spokane Sounders Director of Coaching SDP (2017-2020)
Eastern Washington ODP Head Coach (2018-2020)
San Diego Surf Soccer Club (2012-2017)
Westview High School Assistant Varsity
Rancho Santa Fe Attack

Playing Experience:

San Diego State University
San Diego Flash
San Diego Surf Soccer Club

Education:

SDSU – Business Management

Why Surf:
“San Diego Surf Soccer Club provides the best environment for players to grow on and off the field. I have been a part of this club as a player and as a coach. It is truly an honor to be able to help players develop a passion for the game, excel as problem solvers, and compete amongst the best.”

KEITH WHITMER

Head Coach, Boys

Accreditation:

U.S. Soccer Federation “A” National Coaching License
US Youth Soccer National Youth License

Coaching Experience:

DMCV Sharks
LA Galaxy South Bay
FRAM

Why Surf?
“Coming to Surf was an opportunity to work with incredible coaches, coaching at a winning organization and train on the best youth facility in Southern California.”

ANTHONY VALDIVIA

Head Coach, Boys

Accreditation:

USSF National B License

Coaching Experience:

Coronado FC 2008 – 2023
Cuyamaca College Women’s Head Coach 2020-2022
Previously Director of Coaching at Trinity FC
MLS Youth Talent Scout at Chivas USA 2009-2012
San Diego Surf Soccer Club 2023 – Present

Playing Experience:

UPSL 2 seasons
International play in China, Thailand, and Canada
Youth Clubs: Rebels, Chula Vista Rangers, Villa FC

Why Surf?
Surf is widely regarded as one of the top clubs in the country and I’m honored to be on staff. To be around such talented coaches, directors, and players, is always something I aspired to. Very grateful to Billy Garton and the opportunity to represent Surf.

RYAN GUY

Head Coach, Boys

Accreditation:

USSF B Youth License

Coaching Experience:

San Diego Surf Soccer Club – 2016 – Present
North County Battalion (NPSL)

Playing Experience:

Club – San Diego Surf & La Jolla Nomads
College – University of San Diego
Professional – Premier League of Ireland (St. Patrick’s Athletic profe)
MLS (New England Revolution)
NASL (San Antonio Scorpions)
NPSL (North County Battalion & SD Flash)
International – Guam National Team

Why Surf?
“I developed as a youth player at Surf. With that foundation and plenty of luck, I was able to progress and play at the highest levels. It is an honor to be able to bring it full circle, show our local players that The Dream can become a reality, and continue the high-quality soccer education that Surf coaches have been providing for decades.”

RENAE CUELLAR

Head Coach, Boys

Accreditation:

U.S. Soccer Federation “C” National Coaching License (pending)

Coaching Experience:

San Diego Surf Soccer Club – 2023 – Present

PLAYING EXPERIENCE
International Career:

Mexico Women’s National Team (2008-2021)
CONCACAF BEST XI 2020
OLYMPIC QUALIFIERS 2020
WOMENS WORLD CUP 2015
OLYMPIC QUALIFIERS 2012
WOMENS WORLD CUP 2011 alternate (due to injury)
WOMEN’S U20 WORLD CUP 2011
USA YOUTH NATIONAL TEAM (U14-U20)

Professional Career:

CLUB TIJUANA XOLOS FEMENIL (2019-2023) MEXICO
Historic leading goal scorer of Xolos femenil. Mexican 1st division professional women’s soccer team.
STJARNAN FC (2019) ICELAND
Icelandic Women’s 1st Division professional team
KIRYAT GAT (2018) ISRAEL
Israel Women’s 1st Division professional team
BV Cloppenburg (2016) GERMANY
German women’s professional team in Bundesliga
Hwacheon KSPO (2015) SOUTH KOREA
South Korean 1st division women’s professional team
WASHINGTON SPIRIT (2014-2015) NWSL Women’s professional team
SUNDSVALL DF (2013) SWEDEN
Swedish 1st division women’s professional team
SEATTLE REIGN (2013) NWSL
NWSL women’s professional team
FC KANSAS CITY (2013) NWSL
NWSL women’s professional team. Scored the first goal in the history of the National Women’s Soccer League

Collegiate Career:

University of Arizona women’s soccer team (2008-2012)
University of Oklahoma women’s soccer team (2012; My 5th year)

Youth Career:

ODP Regional team (13 yrs old-17 yrs old)
USA Youth National team (U14-U20)

ZACHARY JENS

Head Coach, Boys

Accreditation:

USSF C License
Currently pursuing USSF B License

Coaching Experience:

10 Years of Youth Competitive Coaching Experience
Real So Cal (2014-2017)
Pateadores DA (2017-2018)
Barcelona Residency Academy (2018-2021)
Albion San Diego (2021-2023)
San Diego Surf Soccer Club (2023-Present)
Played 20 years of Competitive Fútbol
College Soccer at CSU Stanislaus (2012-2014)
Canyon High School Varsity Head Coach (2014-2018)
San Diego Jewish Academy Varsity Head Coach (2023-Present)

SCOTT BERGUM

Head Coach, Boys

Accreditation:

MS in Exercise Physiology
BS in Exercise Science
USSF Soccer National C License
Master Soccer Performance Specialist – Catalyst Soccer Training

Coaching Experience:

SD Surf 2022-Current
DMCV Sharks 2018-2021
Canyon Crest Academy Boys Soccer 2018-Current
San Diego Mesa College Women’s Soccer 2019-Current

Why Surf?
“Coming to Surf is an opportunity to work with the best coaches, players, and facilities. It is the pinnacle of club soccer in the Nation and I am excited to grow as a professional soccer coach and bring continued success to San Diego Surf.”

RONY ARGUETA

Head Coach, Boys

Accreditation:

USSF C Youth License
Barça Innovation Hub – Psychology for High Performance Sports; Advanced Football Tactical Analysis
TOVO Institute – T1 & T2 Coaching Course
Sports Management Worldwide – Soccer Analytics (Wyscout)
Professional Football Scouts Association – Level 1 Technical Scouting In Football; Opposition Analysis in Football (Instat); Talent Identification in Football

Playing Experience:

2022 PEPO Lappeenranta
2019-2021 Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
2018 Fresno FC
2015-2017 Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC

BLAKE ALLEN

Head Coach, Boys

Accreditation:

U.S. Soccer National D License

Coaching Experience:

DMCV Sharks
Canyon Crest Academy

Playing Experience:

Roanoke College
ODP VA Southeast

Why Surf?
“To coach at Surf is a premier opportunity to work professionally alongside the best coaches, surrounded by the best players, on of course the best facility in Southern California.”

BILLY GARTON

Director, Zone One Boys
Head Coach, Boys

Former Manchester United Professional player (10 years)
Played for Sir Alex Ferguson at United
Also played professionally for Birmingham City
Coached professionally in England as head coach/manager at 3 professional clubs
Coached and performed in leadership positions in San Diego for the past 17 years at Manchester Soccer Club and Albion SC
Had a very successful career thus far with team success and individual development of players
Coached and developed many players and helped promote them to numerous high profile colleges and into the professional game
Honors Degree in education

“Very grateful to Josh for the opportunity to work at Surf. Seems I’m arriving at an exciting time for the organization with lots of truly progressive things happening. I’ve been a coach/director at other rival clubs in the past and couldn’t help be impressed by the growth and development that was going on at Surf. Delighted to be here, can wait to add my own skill set to the mix here at Surf.”

ALEX WALKER

Head Coach, Girls

Accreditation:

USSF C License
Scottish FA Level 3
Coerver Advanced Youth Diploma
USYS – National Youth award
FC Evolution – Online Mentorship

Coaching Experience:

City SC Carlsbad, 2014-2021
FC Blades coach, specializing in skill development
Pro Club Stranraer FC Youth Development U14 Academy Coach
Delivered player development centers for the Scottish Football Association
Challenger British Soccer Academy Trainer
Scottish Football Association Apprentice Development Officer
10 years Individual position-specific coach

Playing Experience:

Stranraer FC Pro Youth, 2 years
Stranraer FC Academy Player U12-18
6 years Semi-Professional level playing with Adrossan Winton Rovers, Maybole Juniors and currently signed for St Cuthbert Wanderers

Why Surf:
“I chose to come to Surf to contribute to delivering the vision of the club to create the best training environment for players in the country!”

GUS CASTANEDA

Head Coach, Girls

Accreditation:

USSF Soccer National A License

Playing Experience:

Graduated Bonita Vista HS 1990 CIF Player of the Year
SD Sockers 1991-93
LV Dustdevils 94&95
SD Sockers 1996

Coaching Experience:

SD Surf 1997-2000
West Coast FC 2000-2020
Liverpool 2020-2021

Why Surf?
“If you want an opportunity to work with the most professional Club in the Country, then you must work for SD Surf. The legacy of the Club only continues to improve. Surf sets the bar in what the Standard should be in every category, it’s an absolute privilege to have an opportunity to come back and be part of such a great organization.”

NELSON PIZARRO

Head Coach, Girls

Accreditation:

USSF C Youth License

Experience:

San Diego Surf Soccer Club – 2018 – Present
Former Kansas City (MLS), LA Blues (USL), Miami FC (USL) player
Hall Of Fame, All American player from Lincoln Memorial University D. II
Degree in Business
Vintner/Winemaker at Castelli Family Vineyards in Ramona

Why Surf?
“The reason why I am at Surf is very simple … great coaches, amazing families and the best facilities in San Diego!”

GARY CONDLIFFE

Head Coach, Girls

Accreditation:

USSF C License

Coaching Experience:

Over 20 Years of coaching experience in San Diego at all levels
Former USISL player with San Diego Top Guns & Surf
Coaches players who went into MLS, USYNT, and College
Coached in the DA and ECNL with SD Surf

PHIL WOLF

Head Coach, Girls

Accreditation:

Coming Soon

Coaching Experience:

Coming Soon

TONY ALCARAZ

Head Coach, Boys

Accreditation:

U.S. Soccer National B License
U.S. Soccer Coaching Educator for D License Courses
Current M.A. Candidate in Football Coaching and Methodology, Real Madrid Graduate School
Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology

Coaching Experience:

Head Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach, Cuyamaca College (2017 – Present)
San Diego Surf Soccer Club (2021 – Present)

Playing Experience:

PSA Elite (2015 – 2017)
CV Fuego, USL League 1 (2015)
CSU Dominguez Hills, NCAA Division II (2015–2017

Why Surf?
“I chose to coach at one of the nation’s premier clubs to be part of a culture that demands excellence. The high standards, exceptional coaching staff, and top-tier facilities make Surf an unparalleled environment. I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this community and be part of the Surf family.”

CARLOS ALVAREZ

Head Coach, Boys

Accreditation:

USSF C Youth License (pending)

Playing Experience:

2020 San Diego Loyal
2019-2020 Loudoun FC
2018-2019 Las Vegas Lights
2017-2018 LAFC
2016-2017 San Antonio FC
2014-2016 Colorado Rapids
2013-2014 Chivas USA
2009-2012 NCAA University of Connecticut

Why Surf?
“I wanted to be with the best club in America . At the same time I wanted to grow as a coach and learn from great coaches like Billy Garton and Josh Henderson . I am so thankful for the opportunity Surf has given me and can’t wait to share my knowledge of the game.”

ALEX SAUNDERS

Head Coach, Boys

Accreditation:

USSF “C” National Coaching License
US Youth Soccer National Youth License

Coaching Experience:

Virginia Soccer Association (VSA)

Why Surf?
“The opportunity to coach for one of the best clubs in the country in the best city in the country was too good to pass up. It’s an exciting next step in my career and a welcomed challenge. Surf is the pinnacle of youth soccer, and having grown up in Southern California, it’s always been an organization I wanted to be a part of.”

JJ DAVIDSON

Head Coach, Boys
College Coordinator

Accreditation:

USSF National C license
MA in Sports Psychology

Coaching Experience:

Assistant Coach at UC Irvine Men’s Soccer program
Head Coach at Yeshiva University Men’s Soccer program
Assistant Coach at Yeshiva University Men’s and Women’s Soccer programs
Youth Coach at New York Red Bulls Youth Training Programs

Why Surf:
SD Surf’s mission to “create the best of the best experiences and opportunities” is something that I’m excited to be a part of. Their phenomenal record on the field and work rate off the field demonstrates just how serious they are about their mission statement.

BRIAN ALEU

Head Coach Boys

Coaching Experience: Rebels SC, San Diego United, Coronado FC

Brian Aleu has built an impressive resume with over 20 years of coaching experience here in San Diego. He has had continued success at every level, college, club and high school.

Brian is currently entering his 8th season as Men’s Head Coach at Cuyamaca College where under his direction the Coyotes quickly became one of the most consistent and respected soccer programs in Southern California. In only his 3rd season at the helm, Cuyamaca College was crowned 2015 Men’s Pacific Coast Athletic Conference Champions and that same year Brian was awarded PCAC Coach of the Year. The Coyotes won their second Championship in 2019 with a record of 9-1-2 and again Brian was awarded with Coach of the Year honors.

Brian comes to Surf from Rebels SC where his BU16 team was 2019 California Regional League Champions. In 2018 his Rebels SC BU14 team were crowned Super Y League National Champions and Surf Cup College Showcase Super Black Group Champions. While coaching at Coronado FC Brian’s BU16 team won the State, Regional, and National titles in 2013. That year he received the Nike Developmental Coach of the Year award.

While Head Coach at Coronado High School Brian had unprecedented success, with 6 CIF titles and 1 CIF Regional title. He was awarded CIF San Diego Section Coach of the Year in 2013 and 2015.

Brian played collegiately at California Baptist University and Point Loma Nazarene College. He went on to play professionally in the Australian Premier League and then returned to play locally for San Diego Blaze of the Southwestern Indoor Soccer League and San Diego Pumitas of the National Premier Soccer League.

Brian is proud to be part of the Surf family, working for an organization that has developed a proven formula for success and with a coaching staff that is dedicated to maximizing the potential of each player and team.

MELVIN CUELLAR

Assistant Coach

Accreditation:

USSF D Youth License

Coaching Experience:

International Liaison to San Diego Surf
International Scout to Mexico Pro teams
SD Surf 2012 to the present

Results:

FWR Champion
US Soccer National Champion
Surf Cup Champion 10x+
Dallas Cup Champion
Copa Chivas Champion (Mexico)
Monterrey International Cup Champion

STEVE HILL

ECNL Boys – Head Coach
2021/2022 ECNL NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

Accreditation:

U.S. Soccer Federation “B” National License
USYS National Youth License
USYS National Diploma
Ayr United Boys Club
Stranraer Football Club

Coaching Experience:

San Diego Surf Soccer Club (2013 – Present)
Stranraer Football Club (Youth Coach)
UCSD University Assistant Coach
USD Assistant Coach
Mira Costa High School
La Jolla High School
La Jolla Nomads

Playing Experience:

Played professionally in Scotland for Stranraer FC for over 11 years

GIULIO GNAULATI

ECNL Boys U14, U16 – Head Coach

Accreditation:

USSF B Youth License

Coaching Experience:

SD Surf 2015-present

Director Experience:

Celtic Juniors,Glasgow,Scotland-1975-1978
CSUF-1982-1986
LA Heat/CA Emperors Western Soccer Alliance 1986-1987

Why Surf?
“One of the most ambitious well run clubs in the country. Surf has a great track record and strong example of leadership.”

KELIN BRIONES

Goalkeeper Director- Boys and Girls

Accreditation:

US Soccer C License
United Soccer Coaches Goalkeeper License Level 1

Coaching Experience:

San Diego Surf Soccer 2016-current
University of San Diego Women’s Soccer
University of California, Riverside Men’s Soccer
Cal State San Bernardino Men & Women Soccer

Playing Experience:

Club: Arsenal FC
College: University of San Diego

Why Surf:
“Who doesn’t want to live in San Diego, train at a top performing facility and have plenty of resources to offer kids the best experience possible? I love being a part of a club where I can learn from the other coaches, both while in the office and on the fields. The culture that we have here at Surf not only focuses on the development of the players, but also of the staff. Being able to walk around the facility and watch all of the players continue to excel their skills and enjoying football is something that really makes me enjoy coaching at Surf.”

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JOSH HENDERSON

Director of Coaching
ECNL Girls – Head Coach

National Technical Director

Accreditation:

USSF A Youth License

Coaching Experience:

SD Surf 2015-present
FC Golden State 2011-15
Cosmos Academy West 2009-2011
LAFC Chelsea 2006-2009

Director Experience:

FC Golden State Director of Coaching 2011-15
Cosmos Academy West DA Director 2009-2011
LAFC Chelsea Director of Coaching 2006-2009

Why Surf?
“The challenge working at the best Youth Soccer Club in America was an opportunity I felt honored to accept.”

ANDRÉS DEZA

ECNL Girls Director
ECNL Girls – Head Coach

Technical Director, Girls

Accreditation:

USSF C Youth License
NSCAA Premier Diploma
NSCAA Director of Coaching Diploma

Coaching Experience:

Director of Coaching, Gryphons Soccer Club
ECNL Technical Director, De Anza Force Soccer Club
Girls DA (Development Academy) Director, San Jose Earthquakes
Boys and Girls Technical Director, FC Bay Area

US Youth National Team Experience:

2015- U14 GNT Domestic Camp (Carson, CA), with Lead Coach Jill Ellis
2018- U17 WNT International Camp (Korea), with Lead Coach Mark Carr

Awards:

2013 – Recipient of Assembly Resolution by California Legislature for the work with U14 Girls De Anza Force Soccer Club
2018 – Recipient of Coach of the Year Award, Western Conference, US Soccer Development Academy
2019 – Recipient of Coaching Staff of the Year Award, Western Conference, US Soccer Development Academy

DANNY TONKS

ECNL Boys Director
ECNL Boys – Head Coach
2022/23 ECNL Boys Coach of the Year

Accreditation:

U.S. Soccer Federation “A” National License
USYS National Youth License
USC Advanced National License
FA Level 1 License
USYF Futsal National Level 3
Coerver Youth Diploma

Coaching Experience:

San Diego Surf Soccer Club (2014 – Present)
Dexter Soccer Club (MI) – Director of Coaching
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