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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.
Those who know, do.
Those that understand, teach.
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Coaching Licenses
2019
USSF "A" License
Kansas City, KS
2017
USSF "B" License
Frisco, TX
2015
USSF "C" License
San Francisco, CA
2015
Youth Diploma
Morgan Hill, CA
2013
Advanced National
San Francisco, CA
2011
USSF "D" License
Frisco, TX
2010
Advanced Regional
Grapevine, TX
2009
USSF "E" License
La Jolla, CA
Coaching Experience
2023-Present
Charlotte Independence SC
U11 Pre ECNL Boys North
U12 Pre ECNL Boys North
2019-2023
Jacksonville
Football Club
U14 Boys MLS Next
U12 Boys Pre-MLS
2020-2022
The Bolles
School
Staff Coach
Boys Varsity Soccer
2017-2019
San Jose
Earthquakes
Professional Youth Coach
US Girls Dev. Academy
2017-2019
Castilleja
School
Head Coach
Girls Varsity Soccer
2016
Palo Alto
Soccer Club
U13 Girls NPL
U14 Girls NPL
2015
Ajax
United
U12 Girls NPL
2012-2015
Sonora
High School
Head Coach
Girls Varsity Soccer
2012-2014
Sierra United
Soccer Club
Academy Coach
U12 Girls Competitive
2010-2012
Liverpool FC
International
U8 Boys Academy
U8 Girls Academy
2008-2009
Grapevine-Southlake SC
U10 Boys Academy
Education
Southern New Hampshire University
B.A. Graphic Design and Media Arts - Marketing Minor
San Francisco
City College
General Studies
Brigadier General
Estanislao Lopez
High School Bachelors
in Computer Science
Languages
English
Fluent
Spanish
Native