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Ari Blocksidge

Ari Blocksidge has been coaching for the Encinitas Express Recreational league for the last 5 years and has helped develop her players and prepare them for the Competitive program. She measures her success in coaching these teams not only in terms of
championships won, but also in the players’ enjoyment and desire to continue playing and her ability to connect with each player. She makes a point to be very specific in her feedback for the players and always remains positive. She is looks forward to taking her coaching role to the next level.
 
 
Coaching Philosophy:

“I believe in being a ‘Bucket Filler’ to help build the players’ confidence, resilience and perseverance. I strive to create a fun, challenging, and supportive environment for the players to demonstrate and improve their abilities, be good teammates, and make and recover from mistakes. I constantly remind my players to speak kindly to themselves because the mental and emotional aspect of the game is so important.

“Ultimately, I want to help prepare my players for more than just soccer – learning to have good sportsmanship, and to be a supportive, accountable, and dedicated teammate will benefit the players in their friendships, future job, and overall life. My goal is that they have a life-long love of the sport, as I do.”

 
FAVORITE TEAM/PLAYER:

San Diego Wave FC/ Carli Lloyd

 
Licenses/Certifications:
  • SafeSport
  • Positive Coaching Alliance
  •  4v4 Grassroots
  • 7v7 Grassroots
  • D license in progress
Coaching Experience:
  • Head Coach Encinitas Express Recreational Soccer U6/U7 Girls (2017-2018)
  • Head Coach Encinitas Express Recreational Soccer U6/U7 Boys (2019-2021)
  • Head Coach Encinitas YMCA Recreational Arena Soccer U9 Girls (2020)
  • Head Coach Encinitas YMCA Recreational Arena Soccer U6/U7 Boys (2022)
  • Head Coach Encinitas Express Recreational Soccer U8 boys (2022)
  • Head Coach Encinitas YMCA Recreational Arena Soccer U8/U9 Boys (2023)
  • Head Coach City SC Challenger Arena Soccer 2011/2012 Girls (2022 & 2023)
PLAYING Experience:
  • AYSO Ojai/Ventura Soccer 1992-1998 
  • Nordhoff High School Varsity - 3 years; Captain 3 years 
  • Mesa College 1998/1999
  • Peninsula Women’s Soccer League (PWSL) D1 Competitive Outdoor (2005-Present)
  • YMCA Open Division & 30+ Women’s Arena Soccer (2007 – Present)

Ari Blocksidge