Junior Varsity Head Coach
A dedicated and experienced coach and player in the sport of soccer. Nick grew up in Chico, CA where he developed a deep love and knowledge of the sport. His coaching career includes all levels from recreational to collegiate soccer, and he has experience with futsal and indoor soccer as well. He earned his bachelor’s degree in kinesiology and is currently working on his master’s degree in the same field.
Nick’s playing experience with West Valley College brought him together with diverse and talented players from around the world which had a big impact on his view of the sport. He has also played with high caliber, future professional players such as Dominick Jakeubek (Former Sac Republic goalkeeper) and Chris Wondolowski (#1 goal scorer in the history of MLS). All his playing and coaching experiences formed a strong foundation for playing, teaching, and coaching the sport of soccer and learning how to work most effectively with players.
FAVORITE TEAM/PLAYER:
Manchester United/Wayne Rooney
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
- USSF E License
- MS, Kinesiology (in progress), Chico State
- BS, Kinesiology, Chico State
COACHING EXPERIENCE:
- San Diego State University Men’s Club Soccer Coach, 2023-Present
- Coach, San Dieguito Academy, 2022-Present
- Albion SC San Diego, Head Coach, 2022-Present
- San Diego Surf, Point Loma, Head Coach, 2021-2022
- Assistant Coach, Chico State, 2019-2020
- Varsity Head Coach, Pleasant Valley High School, 2018-2020
- Head Coach, Chico FC, 2017-2020
- Coach, Futsal Kingz, 2014-2016
- Coach, De Anza Force, 2014-2016
PLAYING EXPERIENCE:
- Chico State, NCAA Division II
- West Valley College, 1st Team All-Conference, MVP, Captain
- Chico Bigfoot, PASL
- Pleasant Valley High School, All-League, Captain, Senior MVP