U13 ECNL National Champions – San Diego Surf
San Diego Surf fell behind early in the second half when So Cal Blues grabbed a 1-0 lead off a great corner kick that was played to the back post and headed in. Surf battled their way back into the game though with a long distance strike that evened things up at 1-1. Late in the second half, Surf earned a penalty that was slotted home for the 2-1 lead, clinching the U13 ECNL National Championship.
San Diego Surf Soccer
BEST OF THE BEST
14555 El Camino Real,
Del Mar, CA 92014
14989 Via De La Valle,
Del Mar, CA 92014
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Coach, Surf Junior Youth Academy Boys & Girls
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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.”
Director, Surf Junior Youth Academy Boys & Girls
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“I joined Surf 17 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 that 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.”
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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.
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“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.”
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“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.”
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“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.”
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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.
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“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.”
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“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.”
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“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.”
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“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.”
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“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!”
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“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.”
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“The reason why I am at Surf is very simple … great coaches, amazing families and the best facilities in San Diego!”
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“I wanted to coach at one of the best clubs in the nation. Being surrounded by top coaches and working in an environment where excellence is required along with the facilities makes this club different from the rest. I am very thankful for Surf for the opportunity to be part of their family!”
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“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.”
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“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.”
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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.
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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.
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“One of the most ambitious well run clubs in the country. Surf has a great track record and strong example of leadership.”
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“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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“The challenge working at the best Youth Soccer Club in America was an opportunity I felt honored to accept.”
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