OUR COACHING STAFF
VINNIE CORTEZZO
DIRECTOR OF COACHING
Girls 2012 Blue
Girls 2008 Blue
COACHING EXPERIENCE:
- USSF National C License
- 20+ years coaching in Sonoma County
- 2000-2014 Sonoma County Alliance
- 2004-2007 SCA Academy Director
- 2007-2012 SCA Assistant Director of Coaching
- 1996-2000 Casa Grande HS Boys Varsity Coach
- 2007-Present Casa Garnde HS Girls Varsity Coach
- 3 Time SCL Coach of The Year
- 3 Time North Coast Section Champs
- 2012-Present Sonoma County Sol Head Coach
- 2013 & 2016 National Finalist
CHRIS DALY
ASST. DIRECTOR OF COACHING
Girls Tech Director
Girls 2009 & 2011 Blue
COACHING EXPERIENCE:
- USSF National C License
- Santa Rosa JS Women’s head assistant coach 2022-present.
- NCFC Youth Technical Director 2017 - Present
- NCFC Windsor Director of Coaching 2013-2017
- USSF C License
- NSCAA Advanced National Coaching License
- 2003 - 2009, 2011-Present NCFC/SCA Coach
- 2006 SCA Coach of the Year
- 2012-2015 Petaluma HS Girls Varsity Head Coach
- 2013 NCS & SCL Coach of the Year
- 2010 U19 Boys Metro Football Club (New Zealand)
Playing Experience
- SSU 2001-2004, 2002 National Champions, 3X All Conference Team
- Sonoma County Sol - 2005-2016, Team Captain 2009-2015, National Champions 2009
- National Runner Up 2013 & 2016
International Playing Experience
- International: Holland - 2007 CVV Berkel - awarded CO-MVP
- New Zealand - 2010 Metro FC - awarded Metro FC Sportsman of the Year
JUAN LOJAS
BOYS TECH DIRECTOR
Boys 2012 Blue
Boys 2010 Blue
COACHING EXPERIENCE:
- NCAA National Diploma
- Assistant Coach Sonoma county Sol 2017-Present
- 25 years coaching experience in Sonoma County
- North Coast FC
- Wesco
- Santa Rosa United
- Atletico Santa Rosa
- Petaluma United
Playing Experience
- Casa Grande HS
- Santa Rosa Junior College - All American
- Sonoma State University
- Chico Rooks
- Sacramento Scorpions
- Stanislaus County Cruisers
AMANDA GALBRAITH
SKILLS, CLINICS & EVENT DIRECTOR
Girls 2007 Red
Girls 2010 Blue
COACHING EXPERIENCE:
- USSF National C License
- North Coast FC 2019-Present
- Performance Evolution Soccer Training
Owner/Trainer 2020-Present - Striker Elite Las Vegas 2019-2020
Playing Experience
- WPSL Semi Pro SF Nighthawks
- Santa Rosa JC 2015-2016
- University of Nevada Las Vegas 2017-2018
- Mountain West All Conference Team
- 4 Time National Team of the Week Honors
- Single Season Assist Record at UNLV
- 2015/16 All-American
- Casa Grande 4 years offensive MVP
- Youth Club Sonoma County Alliance/Petaluma United
ALISON (ALI) MILLER
DIRECTOR OF GOALKEEPING
Girls 2007 Red
COACHING EXPERIENCE:
- North Coast FC
(coach and Director of Goalkeeping) - Personal Trainer with Performance Evolution (goalkeepers & field players)
- Santa Rosa JC (Goalkeeper Coach)
Playing Experience
- SF Nighthawks
- Fort Lewis College in Colorado
- SRJC
- Santa Rosa United
- Analy High School
- SCA (now named NCFC)
- Atletico
DEEGAN BABALA
Girls 2005/06 Blue
COACHING EXPERIENCE:
Coaching Education/Certificates:
- USSF F License
- NorCal Premier La Liga Formation Methodology Course (Level 3 and Level 2)
Coaching Experience w/ Applicable years:
- 2019 - 2020: Valenciennes FC Womens Assistant Coach
- 2016 - Present: North Coast Futbol Club Coach
- 2016 - Present: Petaluma High School Girls Varsity Coach
- 2014 - 2016: Lewis & Clark College Mens Club Team Captain & Assistant Coach
Personal Playing Experience:
- 2012 - 2016: Lewis & Clark College Men’s Club, Team Captain & Assistant Coach
- 2008 - 2012: Casa Grande High School
- 2007 - 2012: Petaluma United, Team Captain
Luis Castillo
COACHING EXPERIENCE:
- USSF National C License
- USSF National F and D License
Luis Castillo has over 10+ years’ experience coaching youth soccer, holding his coaching class level F and D and some NorCal Certifications. Has coached competitive club teams such Black Oaks Youth, Atletico Santa Rosa and most Recently Santa Rosa United and the JV/Varsity squad at Windsor High School
Kenny Goldstone
Boys 2009/10 Red
COACHING EXPERIENCE:
- PYSL 2012 - 2019
- PYSL Rookie Coach of the Year 2012
- North Coast FC 2022 - Present
Playing Experience:
- Sonoma County Alliance (SCA)
- Petaluma United
- Casa Grande High School Varsity
- Casa Grande High School JV
Roy Gmitter
COACHING EXPERIENCE:
Coaching Education/Certifiates:
- F, E, D, C Coaching Licenses
- 7v7, 9v9, 11v11 Grassroots Coaching Certificates NorCal Level 1 Certificate
Coaching Background
- 2015 - 2023 Santa Rosa United Soccer Academy
- 2023 - Current North Coast FC
- Montgomery High School JV Coach 2018-2019
- PDP Assistant Coach 2018
Player Experience
- Santa Rosa United Soccer Academy 1986-1991
- Cardinal Newman High School Varsity Soccer 1988-1991
- California Gatorade State Player of the Year 1992
- High School Parade All-American 1992
- University of Portland Men's Soccer 1992-1997
- ODP District, State, Regional Team Member 1987-1990
- U.S. Under 17 National Team 1990-1991
- U.S. Under 17 World Cup Participant 1991 (Italy)
- U.S. Under 20 National Team Pool
- US. Olvmnic Festival West Team Member 1994
- U.S. Under 23 National Team Pool
JUSTIN FERREIRA
Girls 2008 Red
COACHING EXPERIENCE:
- NCFC Coach 2013 - Present
- USSF National D License
- USSF F Coaching License
- USSF Grassroots Coaching License
- SSU Mens Club Soccer Team Head Coach 2013-2014
- Sonoma County Sol Youth Clinics 2012-2016
Playing Experience
- SSU 2001-2004, 2002 National Champions, 3X All Conference Team
- Sonoma County Sol - 2005-2016, Team Captain 2009-2015, National Champions 2009
- National Runner Up 2013 & 2016
International Playing Experience
- Santa Rosa Junior College 2006-2008: 1st team all big 8 conference 2007
- Sonoma State University, 2010-2012: CCAA Conference Champions 2010
- Sonoma County Sol, 2012-Present
- 2013 & 2016 NPSL Western Region Champions
- 2013 & 2016 NPSL National Runners Up
ANDRES FLORES
Boys 2015 Blue
Boys 2007/08 Blue
COACHING EXPERIENCE:
Coaching Education/Certificates:
- NSCAA National Diploma
- NSCAA Regional Diploma
Coaching Experience w/ Applicable years:
- 2015-Present North Coast Futbol Club
- 2013-2017 Windsor Hight School Varsity Boys
- 2002-2015 Atletico Santa Rosa
Personal Playing Experience:
- Petaluma High School
- Santa Rosa Junior College
- Atletico Santa Rosa Milan
- Sonoma County SOL
JOE HUNTER
Boys 2014 Blue
Boys 2014 Red
COACHING EXPERIENCE:
- USSF A License
- NSCAA National Diploma
Coaching Experience w/ Applicable years:
- 2015-Present North Coast Futbol Club – Boys
- 2014-Present Assistant Soccer Coash Sonoma State University Men’s Team
- 1994 to 2014 Head Men’s Soccer Coach San Francisco State
- Head Coach/Trainer for over 25 years at the U9 thru U18 ages
Personal Playing Experience:
- 1983-1985 Sonoma State University All-Conference 2years
- 1980-1982 Santa Rosa Junior College All-Region 1yr., All-Conference 2 yrs
- Played 12 years in San Francisco league with Croatia SC, Italian Athletic Club and Hellas FC
Guillermo Irizarry (Memo)
Boys 2016 Blue
Boys 2013 Blue
Boys 2011 Blue
COACHING EXPERIENCE:
- North Coast Fc 2020-Present
- Currently taking the D License
Playing Experience
- Santa Rosa United : 2006-2008.
- Atletico Santa Rosa 2008-2016
- Rancho Cotati Hs Soccer Varsity 2013-2016
- Norte Dame de Namur University Men’s Soccer Team - Division 2: 2016 -2020
TYLER HURST
Girls 2013 Blue
Girls 2013/14 Red
Girls 2007 Blue
COACHING EXPERIENCE:
- USSF National C License
- Santa Rosa United Coach 2009-2023
- Santa Rosa United Coach of the year 2015
- ECNL Head Coach for 5 years
- Petaluma United Coach 2012-2014
- Petaluma United Coach of the year 2014
- Personal Trainer
Playing Experience:
- Sonoma County Sol 2005-2019
- NPSL National Champion 2009
- NPSL National Runner Up
- Sonoma County Sol All Time Leading Goal Scorer Santa Rosa JC 2009
All American Youth Career-
- Santa Rosa United Heat
- 6 time state cup champions
- 998 Regional Champions
- 999 Surf Cup Champions
HECTOR FLORES
2012/13 Boys White
COACHING EXPERIENCE:
- Current NCFC Coach
- USSF Grassroots Coaching License
- Petaluma High School Varsity Assistant Coach Boys 2019-2020.
Playing Experience
- Grew up playing for Rohnert Park Express/Petaluma United.
- Petaluma High school varsity 99-2003.
- Played in adult San Francisco premier league for SR Milan/Atlético.
TONY CASTILLO
Boys 2013 Blue
Girls 2015/16 Red
COACHING EXPERIENCE:
- Santa Rosa United 2014-2023
- Black Oaks Soccer Club 2010-2014
- USSF National D License
- NSCAA Advanced National Diploma
- 2018 Santa Rosa United Coach of the year
Playing experience:
- Dumpster Divers 2021 SportCity Coed Competitive Champion
ALVARO TREVINO
Girls 2011/12 Red
COACHING EXPERIENCE:
Coaching Education/Certificates:
- USSF E License
- NorCal Premier - Positional Play: FC Barcelona Training Methodology 9 (Level 2)
- AYSO - Begineer, Intermediate and Adanced Certificates
- AYSO 2012 Coach of the Year Award
Coaching Experience:
- 2013 - 2018: Head Coach and Age Group Coordinator at United Soccer Coaching
- 2013 - 2014 - Clarendon United
- 2014 - 2015 - SF Town School
- 2015 - 2018 - San Carlos United
- 2020 - 2023: 1v1Training - Technical Development
- 2023: Sequoia HS Freshmen Head Coach
Personal Playing Experience:
- 2004 - 2008: Belmont United
- 2004 - 2008: Hillsdale High School
- College Achilles Injury
- 2022 - 2023: Adult Premier League - San Mateo FC, Team Captain
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