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About Coach Diego

I was born and raised in Rosario, Argentina, where I developed a true love and passion for the beautiful game of soccer. Growing up, I played for the local youth club in the barrio called Rosario Santa Fe and then I had the opportunity to play for one of the top soccer academies in Argentina, the club Renato Cesarini.

At age 19, I came to San Francisco, California (2000-01) to play soccer at the collegiate level. I then went on to play professionally for the California Gold team based out of Modesto, California (2001-03). With 18+ years of playing experience, 2008 was my first year of coaching. Since ‘08, I have coached at many different levels including recreational, academy, club, high school, US Developmental Academy and MLS Next.

My coaching philosophy is centered on teaching top quality Fútbol, the South America Soccer Style, in a competitive and high-energy environment. I have pledged to challenge players physically and mentally to become better. Leading by example, I promote respect, desire, and passion for the beautiful game of soccer. My main objective is to develop technical players with character into soccer opportunities to play at the highest level of Club, High school, College, and Professional teams.

I hold a USSF National "A" License from the United States Soccer Federation, and my Advanced National Diploma from United Soccer Coaches among other licenses.

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Those that understand, teach.

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Coaching Licenses

USSF-1

2019

USSF "A" License

Kansas City, KS

USSF-1

2017

USSF "B" License

Frisco, TX

USSF-1

2015

USSF "C" License

San Francisco, CA

Coerver

2015

Youth Diploma

Morgan Hill, CA

UnitedSoccerCoaches

2013

Advanced National

San Francisco, CA

USSF-1

2011

USSF "D" License

Frisco, TX

UnitedSoccerCoaches

2010

Advanced Regional

Grapevine, TX

USSF-1

2009

USSF "E" License

La Jolla, CA

Coaching Experience

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2023-Present

Charlotte Independence SC

U11 Pre ECNL Boys North
U12  Pre ECNL Boys North

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2019-2023

Jacksonville
Football Club

U14 Boys MLS Next
U12 Boys Pre-MLS

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2020-2022

The Bolles
School

 Staff Coach
Boys Varsity Soccer

Quakes

2017-2019

San Jose
Earthquakes

Professional Youth Coach
US Girls Dev. Academy

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2017-2019

Castilleja
School

Head Coach
Girls Varsity Soccer

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2016

Palo Alto
Soccer Club

U13 Girls NPL
U14 Girls NPL

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2015

Ajax
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U12 Girls NPL

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2012-2015

Sonora
High School

Head Coach
Girls Varsity Soccer

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2012-2014

Sierra United
Soccer Club

Academy Coach
U12 Girls Competitive

Liverpool-FC

2010-2012

Liverpool FC
International

U8 Boys Academy
U8 Girls Academy

GSSC

2008-2009

Grapevine-Southlake SC

U10 Boys Academy

Education

SNHU

Southern New Hampshire University

B.A. Graphic Design and Media Arts - Marketing Minor

CCSF

San Francisco
City College

General Studies

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Brigadier General
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High School Bachelors
in Computer Science

Languages

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English

Fluent

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Spanish

Native

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Contact

500 Boger St.
Mooresville, NC 28115
Phone: +01 904 947 4200
Email: realcoachdiego@gmail.com

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