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2008-2009 Competitive Coaching Staff

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ESL Competitive Coaching Director

Coach

Juli Veee - Director of Coaching
Contact Coach Juli
Teams: GIRLS UNDER 14 WHITE

Juli Veee has been the mainstay of our coaching department since 1993. He heads up the coaching staff and assists teams and coaches with fundamentals, drills, coaching ideas and many other areas depending on a teams individual needs. Juli has coached youth with many other clubs and ESL is very happy to have him as our head coach.

    Juli’s professional achievements include:
  • First soccer player in history to be inducted into the San Diego Hall of Champions
  • SAN DIEGO SOCKERS Superstar, winning 5 championships, 3 times most valuable player, retired uniform #22 in reference to legendary scoring and game-winning abilities
  • Professional Player for the Las Vegas Americans, New York Arrows, San Jose Earthquakes, Los Angeles Aztecs
  • National Team player for Hungary and the United States
  • First Division Player in Hungary, France, Belgium
  • Director of Coaching with Encinitas Express since 1993
  • Youth Soccer Coaching with Pegasus, North County Alliance, Surf, ODP
  • La Costa Canyon Girl's Varsity Soccer Coach 2005-08
  • 14 years with Encinitas Express

    For more information about Juli Veee CLICK HERE to read his detailed resume and bio.

What the parents and kids have to say about Juli:
"Juli truly cares for the children in this club. He shares his soccer knowledge as well as his sense of humor with them."

ESL Competitive Coaching Staff
    Frank Belock
    Contact Coach Frank
    Teams: Girls Under 12 Blue

  • Thirty years experience playing soccer
  • Played in the County men's league for 15 years; 3 years as coach & player
  • Youth soccer coach for 5 years (recreational level)
  • Express Coach since 2003

CHAD BUSICK

Contact Coach Chad - Chad now holds a NATIONAL 'D' License

Teams: Girls Under 12 White

  • Chad Busick took over this team in 2008 and took them from brand-new status to being very competitive by the end of the AA-C season.  Chad is expecting this year to be a break-out year for his girls.

    CHRIS DAVIS
    Contact Coach Chris
    Teams: Boys Under 9 Blue

    The 2008 U8 Blue team finished 2nd in their bracket and are looking forward to another exciting year. All players are welcome to tryout for the 2009 team.


    COACHING EXPERIENCE

     

  • 2007  Coach Boys U8  Cardiff Soccer League
  • 2006  Coach Micro Cardiff Soccer League
  • 1994  Head Coach  Boys U14 for Carmel Valley/Del Mar Soccer Rec Level
  • 1993  Assistant Coach Boys U14 for Carmel Valley/Del Mar Soccer Rec Level 
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    PLAYING EXPERIENCE

     

  • Sharks Masters  Over 30 SDCSL league
  • Surf Masters Over 30 Team SDCSL league
  • La Jolla Nomads U16/U19
  • Torrey Pines HS Varsity
  • Lived in San José, Costa Rica played on various teams in various league

 

ANNA GERBER

Contact Coach Anna

Teams: Girls Under 15 White; Girls Under 16
Anna's 2008 GU15 were one of the development stories of the season finishing off beating the first place team in their bracket and hopefully moving up to U16 AA-A. This first-year team played well all year and are expecting a strong turnout for tryouts this April. Anna takes over Caroline Harrah's 2008 GU14 White team for this coming season which will be a force to be reckoned with in the U15 AA-A North Division.

PLAYING EXPERIENCE

  • 3 year starter (position – forward & defender)
  • 4 time letter winner, The Ohio State University Women’s Varsity Soccer Team - 3 Year Starter (forward/mid-field)
  • 3 Time Academic All-Big Ten Conference, 4 Time OSU Scholar-Athlete Award & Dean’s List, 4 year full athletic scholarship recipient
  • Olympic Development Program, Region I U16 & U17 Regional Teams, 1993, traveled to England
  • ODP NY West State Team, U16, U17, U19
  • Syracuse Blitz F.C. – NY West State Championships, U16, U17, U19, participated in USYSA Regional & State Cup, 1991-1994
  • New York Empire State Games – Central Team, Scholastic Division 1994, Open Division, 1995 – 96

COACHING EXPERIENCE

  • D level national soccer coaching licenseT
  • Torrey Pines High School Freshman Girls' Soccer Coach, 2008-09; SDA JV Field Hockey Coach 2008
  • San Diego Jewish Academy Varsity Cross Country coach, Varsity Girls’ Soccer coach and Middle School Track & Field coach
  • Coach for Crusader Soccer Club, U10 AAA girls and academy clinic coach, 2005
  • Assistant Varsity Girl’s Soccer Coach at Francis Parker School (2004-05, 2005-06), CIF Champs
  • Assistant Varsity Track & Field Coach & Head Middle School Coach at Francis Parker (2005)
  • American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) People to People Ambassador assistant coach for All-American U19 girl’s team, Kanga Cup champions, Australia, 7/00
  • Assistant coach, San Diego Surf Club, U14 & U17 girls with Ada Greenwood, 1999
  • Coach at several college soccer camps - The Ohio State University, Syracuse University, University of New Hampshire, American Soccer Academy, University of Massachusetts
  • Gymnastics Coach (1992-1994)
  • Competitive Cyclist (Cat 2), Triathlete/Ironman Arizona 2006, Marathoner Boston Marathon Qualifier 2001, 02, Team In Training Participant/Mentor
  • B.S. in Exercise Physiology, ACE Certified Athletic Trainer/Spin Instructor, M.B.A. (focus in Sports Marketing, The Ohio State Univ.)
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    Katrina GO YAMAZAKI
    Contact Coach Katrina
    Teams: Girls Under 13 White

    A doctoral candidate at UCSD, we have no greater example for girls than Katrina.  She inspires her players and is a great role model.

  • Coach – La Habra United Soccer Club; various tournament championships
  • Coach – Del Mar Sharks
  • Coach – Fullerton Soccer Club
  • Troy High School – Four Year Varsity Player; Captain
  • Player - Cerritos United Soccer Club & Whittier Soccer Club; Team Captain All Years
  • Focus' on teaching skills, sportsmanship, teamwork and love of the game
  • Express coach since 2004
  • La Costa Canyon Assistant Girls Freshman Coach

ROB GUNNESS

Contact Coach RoB
Teams: GU 9 WHITE

Father of 3 daughters-all soccer players.  He understands girls.
The 2008 team had a great year and the girls really improved while finishing 3rd in their bracket.

They encourage all interested girls to tryout in 2009 and join them on a second team.


Coaching Experience

  • CYSA ‘E’ License
  • Coached 10 teams over the last six years (U7 thru U14)

Playing Experience

  • Competitive Soccer player for over 20 years
  • 2 time All Arizona State player

    Caroline Harrah
    Contact Coach Caroline
    Teams: GU 11 WHITE
    & GU13 BLUE

    Caroline takes over our Girls U11 White team with Sheila Clarke staying on as an assistant..  This AA-A team will be playing 11 v 11 in 2009 and is looking for five new members. 

  • High School Soccer Player @ Torrey Pines
  • "A" Division Player in PWSL, CO-ED, and women's indoor leagues.
  • Played on Womens over 30 National Team
  • Assistant Coach Torrey Pines JV 1989-1991
  • Assistant Coach La Costa Canyon Frosh 1997-2000
  • Coached Premier, AAA, and AA with Express for 10 years
Coach

    Alfredo Hincapie
    Contact Coach Alfred
    Teams: Boys U10 White

    Alfredo is taking command of Steve Zug's U9 White team and is expecting great things over the next couple of seasons.  Alfredo is a great teacher and game coach.

  • Played for the University Santiago De Cali, Cali Colombia , advanced to the National Title finals in 1977
  • Played for Deportivo Cali Futbol Club in Cali Colombia. Participated in " Copa Libertadores " in 1979
  • Played for Boston University , named defensive player of the year 1982-83
  • Coaching Competitive Soccer Teams in Florida and California since 1986
  • Has won 10 tournaments and 3 League Championships with Express; including Celtic, Capistrano, and Presidio Cup. State Cup semi-finalist. 
  • Encinitas Express Coach of AAA and Premier teams since 1998

What the parents and kids have to say about Alfred:
"My son learned so much from coach and not just about soccer."

    KIM HOBAN
    Contact Coach Kim
    Mobile 760-632-0577

    Teams: GU 11 BLUE

    Kim's first-year team was recruiting players into June, but wound up winning the AA-C bracket with a season record of 12-1-1!  They will be moving to AA-B and expanding to 11 v 11 and will be expanding the roster as a result.  Tryouts in February.

    Playing Experience

  • Mission Viejo Soccer Club 1978-1986
  • Mission Viejo H.S Varsity CIF All League Team
  • Orange County O.D.P, District Team 1986
  • Orange Coast College Finalists 1989, Champions 1990
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    Coaching Experience

  • Mission Viejo Girls J.V 1988-1990
  • Rec. coach in Irvine 1993-1995
  • Rec. coach in Encinitas 2001-present
  • Encinitas All-star coach 2004,2006,2007

    kAYVON JALALI
    Contact Coach Kavon
    Teams: BU 12 BLUE

    Kayvon guided the first-year BU9 Blue team in 2008 and will take over the BU 12 team in 2009.

  • I was born in Tehran, Iran in 1962. I played soccer growing up in streets of Tehran with plastic balls and pine cones.
  • In 1978 I moved to the US where I played soccer in the varsity team at Northwestern Senior High in Hyattsville, MD.
  • In college I started playing other sports, mainly basketball and played pick up soccer from time to time.
  • After the last World Cup I became excited about soccer again and started a weekly pick game with co-workers and also started playing with the Cardiff Mustangs in the Huff’n Puff league.
  • I like teaching and I have a natural talent for leading and coaching people. My philosophy in coaching would be to promote skills, teamwork and sportmanship.
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    dick killiOn
    Contact Coach Killion
    Teams: BU 11 WHITE

    Coaching Experience

    Our White team won their bracket againin 2008 and will be moving up to AA-A and expanding their roster with 11 v 11 play on tap in 2009.  This is a great team with a great future.

  • CYSA D License
  • Boys U9 Express White 2007
  • Boys & Girls Lightning Premier 1990- 2003

    Team Accomplishments:
  • Championships

    Presidio League Premier Division
    NHB Invitational
    Inland Invitational
    Tempe Thanksgiving

  • Finalist

    Nomads Thanksgiving

    CYSA Gaming Circuit Cup 

  • Semifinalist- USA Cup
  • Teams qualified for Dallas Cup, Surf Cup
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    MARTHA LOPEZ
    Contact Coach Martha
    Teams: GU15 BLUE

  • Played on the Mexican National in '83,'86,'89,'91, & '92.
  • Played National Tournaments in the US in '96 in the Over 30's division.
  • Currently still playing in two local leagues.
  • CYSA Cal South License F
  • 1998 Head Coach Cardiff BU10
  • 1999 Assistant Coach GU16
  • 2000 Assistant Coach Presidio League GU14
  • 2001 Head Coach Encinitas Express GU9
  • 2002 Head Coach Encinitas Express GU10
  • 2004 Head Coach Cardiff GU12
  • 2005 Head Coach Solana Beach Eclipse GU12
  • 2006 Private Individual and Group Coaching

    INGRAM LOSNER
    Contact Coach Ingram
    Teams: TBD

    COACHING CAREER

  • Holder of CYSA ‘E’ License
  • Various Head and Assistant Head Coaching assignments for Encinitas Express and Rec. programs
  • ESL All Star Coach for U14, U12 and U10 Levels
  • Head Coach in Orinda Youth Soccer Association (San Francisco)
  • Head Coach in YMCA Arena Soccer and Challenger Leagues

 

           PLAYING CAREER

  • College: Striker and MVP for Royal Holloway College, University of London
  • Youth and Adult Competitive
  • Striker (and subsequent Player-Coach/Sweeper) and 2 time MVP for East Harrow Cheetahs (in marquee year scored 25 goals in 14 starts)
  • Striker and Midfielder for Saltdean United including participation in European Tournament in Munich, Germany.
  • High School:  Midfielder and Striker for Brighton College ‘A’ Teams including 1 time MVP.

    Parent comments
  • “Our kids would walk on water for Ingram.  He teaches skills, gets the kids excited about the game, coaches the basics in a fun way and is the most passionate and motivational coach that any kid could wish to have”.
    BRETT MILLS
    Contact Coach Brett

    Mobile (760) 585-8177


    Teams: Boys Under 12 White and Boys Under 13 White

  • Playing Experience
  • Palomar College Comets, 1999-2000
  • Team MVP 2000
  • J.C. State College Quarterfinalist 1999
  • La Costa Canyon High School, 1997-1999
  • Offensive Player of the Year 1999
  • CIF Finalist 1997, Semi Finalist 1998
  • 1st Team, Avocado League 1998, 1999
  • Avocado League Champions 1997, 1998, 1999

MIKE NEYLAN

Contact Coach Mike

Teams: BU 13 Blue

20+ Years of Coaching Youth Soccer ranging from U9 AAA Girls to U19 AAA Boys

-          USSF D Coaching License

-          Multi year participant at State and National Tournaments

-          Coached Teams in Exhibition and Tournament play against Zurich Grasshoppers, Colorado Blizzard, UCLA, Dynamo Kiev

-          Youth Clubs in San Diego

  • Encinitas:  U11 Boys and U9 Girls AAA – 2nd Place
  • Vista: U12 Boys AAA, U14 AAA – 1st and 2nd Place
  • Surf:  U19 Boys AAA – 2nd Place
  • Leucadia: U19 Boys AAA State Champions
  • Cardiff:  U11 Boys AAA State Champions
    -          High Schools in San Diego
  • Carlsbad Girls VBarsity
  • Torrey Pines Boys JV – 1st Place
  • Vista High School JV – 2nd Place
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    COREY scott
    Teams: BU 10 Blue

    Club Soccer :

    Leucadia Lighning from 1988  2001.

    Dallas Cup participant, 2nd place Nomads Invitational, 3rd place USA Cup, 3rd place Surf Cup
    Champions at Hemet Cup, NHB Cup, Rotary Cup, JUSA Cup, Premier League Cup, Mission Veijo, and many others.

    High School :
    La Costa Canyon Varsity from 1998  2000, CIF MVP in 2000, CIF Champions in 2000
     
    College :
    1 year at UC Santa Cruz where we made the division 3 national tournament for 1st time in school history.
    Led the team as freshmen with 9 goals.
    3 years at Alliant International University. Twice regional NAIA Champions, two NAIA National Championship apperances
     
    Post College:
    3 years semi  pro indoor experience for the San Diego Crew.
    Champions of the L.A. Galaxy Clasico Touranment in 2004 and 2005.
    2nd place L.A. Galaxy Clasico in 2006.
    Played against the reserves of the Los Angeles Galaxy and the Chivas USA from the MLS.
    Carlsbad Mens outdoor Champions.  
     
    Coaching Experience
    E license.
    3 years coaching at Encinitas Express (Boys under 10 and girls under 14)
    JV boys at Canyon Crest Academy
    Boys under 13 indoor.
    Assistant coach for Mens semipro indoor.

    Kim scott
    Teams: GU 19

    Kim's U19 team finished 2nd in their bracket. She will be taking over our 2008 U17 group and guiding them thru their final season of play.

  • “D” coaching license and has been coaching competitive soccer for 15 years-all ages, both boys & girls.
  • Coached at the ODP level for two years.
  • Created and developed a local soccer tournament and was director of that tournament for several years.
  • Served on the board of a local soccer club for eight years.
  • Referee license for 14 years-all ages and levels including high school and unique tournaments such as Surf Cup
  • Soccer player for 20 years.

    zachary taylor
    Contact Coach Zach
    mobile (619) 813-7908
    Teams: BU-8

    Zach is teaming with Steve Zug at the U8 level in 2009.  He has been coaching with us for several years, runs an excellent practice and, best of all, is an individual of high character who will benefit any child he coaches.

  • Playing Experience

    U.C. San Diego. 2 year Starting Midfielder

  •  Coaching Experience

  • Cal South E License

    Cardiff Soccer League Coach 2001-2004

    Encinitas Soccer League Coach 2005-2006

    Encinitas Express Asst. Coach 2005-2006

    Encinitas Express Coach 2007

     

    Zach uses soccer to teach kids about character.

    His players learn what it takes to win, but also about

    commitment, timeliness, respect and working together.

    100% effort is required at each practice and game.

    Zach teaches skills and habits that are needed to

    succeed at higher age and competition levels.

    Contact him anytime via email or phone

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    Mas Yamazaki
    Contact Coach Mas
    Teams: Girls U17 and TBD

  • ODP Player 1993-96; U16 State Team Captain
  • Diamond Bar High School League MVP
  • Cal Poly Pomona All tournament; All conference
  • Head Coach Diamond Bar High School
  • Head Coach/Goalie Coach with Diamond Bar Valley Soccer Club
  • Various Camps with Reebok; Soccer Network and AGSS
  • La Costa Girls Freshman Coach

    steve zug
    Contact Coach Steve
    Teams: Boys U8 and U9

    Steve is our coordinator for our burgeoning boys U8 - U11 program.  He has designed a program with a strong skills emphasis with an accent on fun for the whole family.  Ask anyone on his recent U8/U9 teams.  It's a great experience.

  • CA State "D" Coaching License
  • Express Coach - Two years (Under 8)
  • Kearny High School Varsity Coach
  • Two years Surf Coach (U9&U11)
  • 15+ years Total Soccer Coaching
  • Currently play competitive mens over 40
  • Four year starter at UCSD (79-82)
  • Starting Poway High School Varsity player
  • Two years Starting defender on Indiana mens over 30 state champion