COACHES ROSTER 2025-2026

2025/2026 Boy’s Program Coaches

Antonio Gutierrez | U19B Orange

Credentials:
USSF National C License (2023)
USSF National D License (2021)
USSF 11v11 Grassroots Coaching Course (2019)
USSF 9v9 Grassroots Coaching Course (2018)
USC Goalkeeper Diploma I and II (2024)
The Coaching Manual Level 1 (2020)
Bachelor of Science in Genetics, University of California, Davis

Coaching Experience:
Woodland Soccer Club: 2018 – present
Youth soccer coach since 2018

Community Involvement:
Woodland Soccer Club Director of Coaching (2023-2024)
Woodland Soccer Club Board: Registrar (2019 – 2022)
Planning Manager at Solidigm

Coaching Philosophy:
Create a safe environment where mistakes are ok and understand they are a way to grow. Drive growth in players through technical, psychological, physical and social models. Go out onto the field and give it your all, no matter the circumstances. Encourage and reinforce players to recognize triggers on the field and be able to process information so they can give themselves and the team the best chance of success. Work hard but also remember this is a game so have fun.

Hobbies and Interests:
Baseball, football, and comics.

Angel Magallon | U19B White; U15B Black

Credentials:
USSF 11v11 Grassroots Coaching Course (2024)
USSF 7v7 Grassroots Coaching Course (2024)

Coaching Experience:
Woodland Soccer Club: 2014 – present
Arbuckle Junior High Girls Soccer Team
Youth Soccer Coach since 2013

Community Involvement:
Diesel Technician

Coaching Philosophy:
My passion for the sport and teaching players on how to become a better athlete. I want to be remembered as a competitive coach that cared for his players and pushed them to be better in every aspect of the game as well as making sure they had fun during the process. As a competitive coach I’d like to achieve more licenses, more titles, and gain valuable experiences with my players and team as well as make many life time friends along the way.

Hobbies and Interests:
Playing and coaching soccer, playing video games with my children and going on fun adventures with the family. I am also an active Pokemon card collector.

John Albeck | U17B - Orange; U13B - White

Credentials:
USSF National D License (2025)
USSF 9v9 Grassroots Coaching Course (2024)
USSF 7v7 Grassroots Coaching Course (2024)

Coaching Experience:
Woodland Soccer Club: 2024 – present
Youth Soccer Coach since 2011

Community Involvement:
Molecular and Cellular Biology Professor, University of California, Davis

Coaching Philosophy:
My philosophy is that a coach should at all times: – Foster a positive and enriching experience for all players. – Communicate their own enjoyment and knowledge of the game to the players. – Be there to support all aspects of the soccer experience for the players, including physical, mental, social, and emotional. – Be prepared with organized activities and the appropriate training to best promote player development. – Ensure the safety of players during activities and games.

Hobbies and Interests:
Music, swimming, driving to soccer games.

Adrian Perez | U17B White

Credentials:
USSF F License (2015)
USSF 11v11 Grassroots Coaching Course (2022)

Christian Espinosa | U9B Orange; U14B Orange

Credentials:
USSF National D License (2025)
USSF 11v11 Grassroots Coaching Course (2024)
USSF 9v9 Grassroots Coaching Course (2024)

Coaching Experience:
Woodland Soccer Club: 2023 – present
Youth Soccer Coach since 2023

Coaching Philosophy:
As a youth coach, I believe my role is to be a stepping stone in each player’s journey — not their destination. My focus is on developing well-rounded athletes by fostering technical skill, tactical understanding, character, and confidence. I aim to create a positive, challenging environment where players are encouraged to take risks, learn from mistakes, and build a foundation that prepares them for the next level — whether in sport or life. Success isn’t measured solely by wins, but by growth, effort, and the ability of each player to move forward with stronger tools, greater self-belief, and a lifelong love for the game.

Hobbies and Interests:
Gaming and Listening to Music.

Sigrid Asmundson | U16 Boys - Orange/NPL

Credentials:
USSF National B License (2025)
USSF National C License (2023)
USSF National D License (2022)
USSF 11v11 Grassroots Coaching Course (2022)
USSF 9v9 Grassroots Coaching Course (2022)
USC Goalkeeper Diploma I and II (2024)
Dual Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Political Science, University of California, Davis (2002)
Juris Doctorate, University of California, Davis School of Law (2005)

Coaching Experience:
Woodland Soccer Club: 2023 – present
Davis United: 2022-2023
Youth soccer coach since 2016

Community Involvement:
District Legal Counsel, Cosumnes Community Services District
Co-Owner, Pure Barre Davis
Woodland Soccer Club Board: U14-U19 Player Representative
Appointed Member of the Public, Countywide Successor Agency Oversight Board of Yolo County
Former Appointed Member of the Public, City of Davis Unitrans Advisory Committee
Former Vice President and Board Member, Davis Schools Foundation

Coaching Philosophy:
I focus on each individual player’s development and encourage them to always learn, adapt, and improve. I push players out of their comfort zone because making mistakes is the best way to learn! I love soccer because it is a team environment and my role is to not only teach players the game but also build confidence and develop an ability to work with and adapt to others. I ask players to step up as leaders by voicing their opinions and questions, leading team activities, and being open to new concepts. I love to coach through positive reinforcement and strive to model desired behaviors by continuing to learn and improve as a coach.

Hobbies and Interests:
Baking cookies, running, book clubs, attending activities for my 3 kids, and anything soccer-related

Marcos Michel | U16B White; U16B Black

Credentials:
USC National Diploma (2023)
USC 9v9/7v7 Diploma (2019)
USC Level 6 Diploma (2015)

Coaching Experience:
Woodland Soccer Club: 2014 – present
Youth Soccer Coach since 2014

Coaching Philosophy:
My Coaching Philosophy: is about creating a family-like environment within the team. A culture where everyone supports, encourages, and looks out for each other.” I consider building the character of the person just as important as developing the skills of the player. I will teach my players through my words and actions the values of respect, resilience, empathy, teamwork and sportsmanship that will benefit them long after their youth soccer days are over.

Carlos Torres | U12B Orange/Pre- NPL; U15B White;

Credentials:
USSF National B License (pending completion December 2025)
USSF National C License (2023)
USSF National D License (2022)
USSF 11v11 Grassroots Coaching Course (2021)
USSF 9v9 Grassroots Coaching Course (2021)

Coaching Experience:
Woodland Soccer Club: 2019 – present
Youth Soccer Coach since 2019

Community Involvement:
Local business owner and technician, Precision Auto Care

Coaching Philosophy:
Creating a competitive environment where player development is the focus!

Hobbies and Interests:
Coaching soccer!

Carlos Raya | U15B Orange; U12B White

Credentials:
USSF National D License (2025)
USSF 9v9 Grassroots Coaching Course (2024)
USSF 7v7 Grassroots Coaching Course (2024)

Coaching Experience:
Woodland Soccer Club: 2025 – present
Assistant Coach, Woodland Community College Men’s Program: 2025- present
Boys JV Coach, Pioneer High School: 2024-present

Coaching Philosophy:
I want to provide an environment for players to grow to their maximum potential. I got the chance to play at the junior college level, so I would like to help all players in the club find a path to reach the next level.

Hobbies and Interests:
I love going to the gym and listening to all types of music.

Ruben Negrete | U14 Boys - White Team

Coaching Experience:
Woodland Soccer Club: 2024 – present
Youth Soccer Coach since 2019

Coaching Philosophy:
Support players for their future.

Jesus Romero | U13 Boys - Orange Team

Credentials:
USSF National D License (2024)
USSF 11v11 Grassroots Coaching Course (2024)
USSF 7v7 Grassroots Coaching Course (2024)

Coaching Experience:
Woodland Soccer Club: 2023 – present
Youth Soccer Coach since 2018

Coaching Philosophy:
My motivation is to develop a player’s skills and confidence to unleash their true potential. I like to work with the players, the team and their family in order to create a strong, bonded team.

Oscar Zarza | U11 Boys - Orange Team

Credentials:
USSF 9v9 Grassroots Coaching Course (2024)
USSF 7v7 Grassroots Coaching Course (2024)

Coaching Experience:
Woodland Soccer Club: 2023 – present
Youth Soccer Coach since 2021

Coaching Philosophy:
My motivation is watching young players grow physically and mentally in soccer. I grew up playing this beautiful sport and now I want to teach young players on how to develop so they can have fun in the future and maybe even one day become professionals. I want to be the type of coach that a player can remember where he started from and where he is in the future and what they had to do to get there so they can become a great person in life.

Stephen Mott | U11 Boys - White Team

Credentials:
USSF 9v9 Grassroots Coaching Course (2025)
USSF 7v7 Grassroots Coaching Course (2025)

Joey Teran | U11 Boys - Black Team

Jesus Esparza | U10 Boys - Orange Team

Credentials:
USSF National C License (2025)
USSF National D License (2023)
USSF 11v11 Grassroots Coaching Course (2022)
USSF 9v9 Grassroots Coaching Course (2022)

Coaching Experience:
Woodland Soccer Club: 2022 – present
Youth Soccer Coach since 2019

Community Involvement:
Woodland Soccer Club Board: Vice President
Civil Engineer, PE

Tanya Bautista | U10 Boys - White Team; U09 Boys - White Team

Credentials:
USSF National D License (2024)
USSF 11v11 Grassroots Coaching Course (2024)
USSF 7v7 Grassroots Coaching Course (2024)
NSCAA Advanced Regional Diploma (2008)

Coaching Experience:
Woodland Soccer Club: 2024 – present
Youth soccer coach since 2001

Community Involvement:
Chief of Policy, California Department of Aging
Local small business co-owner, Crown Pool Care

Coaching Philosophy:
Through teaching the technical skills and tactical expectations of soccer that are age appropriate, I will strive to develop well-rounded, confident soccer players as teammates who will love the sport and thrive as individuals on and off the field.

Hobbies and Interests:
Travel, camping, reading, painting, spending time with my children, husband and family.

2025/2026 Girl’s Program Coaches

Ryan Mannee | U19 Girls - Orange Team

Credentials:
USSF F License (2017)
USSF 11v11 Grassroots Coaching Course (2022)

Coaching Experience:
Woodland Soccer Club 2014 – present
Youth Soccer coach since 2008

Community Involvement:
Woodland Soccer Club Board: Coach/Manager Representative
Profession: Sales Manager

Coaching Philosophy:
I started coaching because I wanted to offer a fun and educational experience for all. Our team motto is DESIRE – DISCIPLINE – DEDICATION. I believe sports can teach the youth a lot about themselves and offer lots of opportunity for growth, and life lessons that they can carry with them into adulthood. I hope to inspire my players to love the game, play with passion, and be good people.

Hobbies & Interests:
Any outdoor activity and spending time with my family and loved ones.

Danny Plascencia | U17 Girls - White Team

Credentials:
USSF 11v11 Grassroots Coaching Course (2024)

Coaching Experience:
Woodland Soccer Club: 2024 – present
Youth Soccer Coach since 2017

Coaching Philosophy:
I have played soccer since the age of five and have learned many things from different coaches throughout the years. My experience playing soccer and different coaching styles has helped guide my practice and game days. I enjoy being a coach!

Hobbies and Interests:
Weightlifting, running, self guided training, family time , cooking.

Antonio Gutierrez | U17 Girls - Orange Team

Credentials:
USSF National C License (2023)
USSF National D License (2021)
USSF 11v11 Grassroots Coaching Course (2019)
USSF 9v9 Grassroots Coaching Course (2018)
USC Goalkeeper Diploma I and II (2024)
The Coaching Manual Level 1 (2020)
Bachelor of Science in Genetics, University of California, Davis

Coaching Experience:
Woodland Soccer Club: 2018 – present
Youth soccer coach since 2018

Community Involvement:
Woodland Soccer Club Director of Coaching (2023-2024)
Woodland Soccer Club Board: Registrar (2019 – 2022)
Planning Manager at Solidigm

Coaching Philosophy:
Create a safe environment where mistakes are ok and understand they are a way to grow. Drive growth in players through technical, psychological, physical and social models. Go out onto the field and give it your all, no matter the circumstances. Encourage and reinforce players to recognize triggers on the field and be able to process information so they can give themselves and the team the best chance of success. Work hard but also remember this is a game so have fun.

Hobbies and Interests:
Baseball, football, and comics.

Adrian Madrigal | U16 Girls - Orange Team

Credentials:
USSF National D License (2025)
USSF 11v11 Grassroots Coaching Course (2019)
USSF 9v9 Grassroots Coaching Course (2019)
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology

Coaching Experience:
Woodland Soccer Club: 2024 – present
Coach, Esparto High School
Youth Soccer Coach since 2014
Soccer Shots Sacramento coaching coordinator

Coaching Philosophy:
I coach because I love the game and everything it teaches about teamwork, discipline, and growth. Soccer has been a huge part of my life for as long as I can remember, and being able to pass that passion on to the next generation is something I take a lot of pride in. My goal as a coach is to create an environment where players feel supported, challenged, and excited to show up every day. I want to help them grow not just as athletes, but as humans on and off the field. At the same time, I love to compete, and I love to win. I want my players to take pride in how they play and push themselves to be their best. I believe that with the right culture, winning becomes a natural result of the work we put in together.

Julisa Pedroza | U16 Girls - White Team

Credentials:
USSF National D License (2024)
USSF 11v11 Grassroots Coaching Course (2024)
USSF 7v7 Grassroots Coaching Course (2024)
CPR, AED, and First Aid Certified (Infant, Child, and Adult)
Associates Degree in Psychology and Early Childhood Education (2021)

Coaching Experience:
Woodland Soccer Club: 2022 – present
Youth Soccer Coach since 2019
Girls JV Coach, Pioneer High School
Super Soccer Stars Coach: 2017

Community Involvement:
Woodland Soccer Club Board: Community Outreach Coordinator
Deputy Clerk, City of Woodland Public Works

Coaching Philosophy:
My motivation comes from my love for soccer. I spent about 17 years of my life as a competitive soccer player (most with WSC) from early childhood through junior college. I have an extremely competitive drive and personality and when I could no longer play I missed that so much! I coach because I want to be a positive female leader for girls who are just like I was as a kid. Since starting coaching my focus has always been on more than just soccer. Positive mental health and making sure my players turn out to be amazing humans and not just amazing players is my main goal.

Hobbies and Interests:
Photography, making jewelry, playing with my dog, and spending time with my family.

Marcos Montano | U15 Girls - Orange Team

Sigrid Asmundson| U14 Girls - Orange Team

Credentials:
USSF National B License (2025)
USSF National C License (2023)
USSF National D License (2022)
USSF 11v11 Grassroots Coaching Course (2022)
USSF 9v9 Grassroots Coaching Course (2022)
USC Goalkeeper Diploma I and II (2024)
Dual Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Political Science, University of California, Davis (2002)
Juris Doctorate, University of California, Davis School of Law (2005)

Coaching Experience:
Woodland Soccer Club: 2023 – present
Davis United: 2022-2023
Youth soccer coach since 2016

Community Involvement:
District Legal Counsel, Cosumnes Community Services District
Co-Owner, Pure Barre Davis
Woodland Soccer Club Board: U14-U19 Player Representative
Appointed Member of the Public, Countywide Successor Agency Oversight Board of Yolo County
Former Appointed Member of the Public, City of Davis Unitrans Advisory Committee
Former Vice President and Board Member, Davis Schools Foundation

Coaching Philosophy:
I focus on each individual player’s development and encourage them to always learn, adapt, and improve. I push players out of their comfort zone because making mistakes is the best way to learn! I love soccer because it is a team environment and my role is to not only teach players the game but also build confidence and develop an ability to work with and adapt to others. I ask players to step up as leaders by voicing their opinions and questions, leading team activities, and being open to new concepts. I love to coach through positive reinforcement and strive to model desired behaviors by continuing to learn and improve as a coach.

Hobbies and Interests:
Baking cookies, running, book clubs, attending activities for my 3 kids, and anything soccer-related

Rogelio Rodriguez | U14 Girls - White Team

Credentials:
USSF F License (2016)

Mirza Secerbegovic | U13 Girls - Orange Team

Credentials:
USSF National D License (2021)
USSF 11v11 Grassroots Coaching Course (2019)
USSF 7v7 Grassroots Coaching Course (2020)

Natalli Melgoza | U12 Girls - Orange Team

Credentials:
USSF 9v9 Grassroots Coaching Course (2024)

Anival Corona | U11 Girls - Orange Team

Credentials:
USSF E License (2014)

Coaching Experience:
Woodland Soccer Club: 2021 – present
Junior High Coach, Boys and Girls Program, Douglas Junior High School: 2021 – present
Youth Soccer Coach since 2005

Coaching Philosophy:
I want my players to learn the right way. Keep things simple instead of making soccer complicated. Respect the game by respecting each other. I also want my players to challenge themselves so they can realize their full potential.

Hobbies and Interests:
I enjoy playing all sports. Golf – Basketball- Soccer, etc.

Israel Acosta | U11 Girls - White Team

Credentials:
USSF F License (2015)

MaKenna Boyd | U09 Girls - Orange Team

Credentials:
USSF 11v11 Grassroots Coaching Course (2025)
USSF 9v9 Grassroots Coaching Course (2025)
CPR, AED, and First Aid Certified (Infant, Child, and Adult)
Associate of Arts in Administration of Justice and Liberal Studies, Solano Community College (2019)
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, University of Nevada, Reno (2021)
Master of Arts in Education, UMass Global University (2025)

Coaching Experience:
Woodland Soccer Club: 2025 – present
Soccerroo Program Coach: 2023 – present
Woodland Soccer Club Academy coach
BGW Middle School Cheer Coach
Local youth recreational basketball, softball, soccer, and cheerleading since 2021

Community Involvement:
Middle School Social Studies Teacher Teacher: Travis USD

Coaching Philosophy:
As a coach, my philosophy centers around developing not only skilled athletes but confident and compassionate individuals. My motivation comes from the joy of helping young players grow both on and off the field. I strive to create a positive, inclusive, and structured environment where players feel supported, challenged, and valued. I aim to be a coach who models integrity, perseverance, and teamwork, while instilling a love for the game. My goal is to foster technical growth, strong communication, and respect among my players, emphasizing effort over outcome and progress over perfection. Ultimately, I want to build a team culture rooted in hard work, support, and continuous learning—one where every player walks away with more confidence, discipline, and passion.

Hobbies and Interests:
Coaching youth sports, Traveling the United States and visiting Disneyland, Watching football and basketball, Playing indoor soccer and softball, Exploring curriculum design and educational equity, Spending time with family, friends, and supporting my students’ extracurricular activities.

Ned Ng | U09 Girls - Orange Team

Credentials:
USSF National D License (2024)
USSF 9v9 Grassroots Coaching Course (2024)
USSF 7v7 Grassroots Coaching Course (2023)
TOVO Methodology (2025)

Coaching Experience:
Woodland Soccer Club: 2023 – present
YMCA Volunteer Coach 2021 – Present

Community Involvement:
Woodland Soccer Club Board: Vice President