Freshman Head Coach
Chris grew up in Escondido, where he started playing soccer at a young age. He went
through the years playing recreation, clubs, high school, ODP, and some college. He
has been coaching for over 20 years with different teams, ranging from rec, clubs,
and high schools. All of his experiences, learning, studying, coaching different levels,
have made him into a well-rounded coach.
His philosophy about coaching is “not how good you are, but how good you could
be, if you work hard and demonstrate your strive for excellence.”
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
CYSA “E” & “F” License
American Sports Education Program/CIF Coaching Program 2006
Humboldt State University B.A. in Education 2000
MiraCosta College: A.A. General Studies 1992
COACHING EXPERIENCE:
- Torrey Pines High School: JV/Asst Boys Coach 2022-24
- Torrey Pines HIgh School: JV Girls Coach 2021-22
- Del Lago Academy; V Girls Coach 2019-20
- Del Lago Academy: V Boys Coach 2018-19
- Escondido High School: JV Girls Coach 2017-18
- Classical Academy: Asst V Girls Coach 2016-17
- Classical Academy: JV/Asst V Boys Coach 2014-17
- Canyon Crest Academy: F. Girls Coach 2011-13
- Mt. Carmel High School: F/JV Boys Coach 2005-08
- City SC San Marcos U14 Girls Rec: 2025
- FCHEAT ESC: now “SDSC ESCONDIDO”: 2022-24
- Escondido Rec: 2015-25
- FCSOL U10 Boys: 2012
- Fortuna Rapids: u17 Boys 2001
- Mckinelyville: u12 Girls 2000
- Redwood Soccer Camps: 1998-2000
PLAYING EXPERIENCE:
- Southwest Old Boys (Temecula Men’s League) 2006-14
- Mens open, 25, 30, 40 leagues
- Humboldt State Steelheads: 1999-00
- Palomar College: 1987
- Poway Vaqueros: 1985-88
- San Diego Select Team/ODP: 1986
- Escondido High School: 4 year varsity 1984-87