TEAM AYSO UNITED
10 Years Coaching Experience
UEFA B Professional Coaching License
USSF National C License
BSc (HONS) Degree in 'Soccer Coaching, Development, and Administration
Higher National Diploma in 'Sports Coaching, Development, and Administration
‘Director of Coaching’ Diploma through United Soccer Coaches
“I love being a part of this Club because of the Player and Coach centered approach that we adopt. This Club not only provides a platform for players and coaches to participate in a competitive environment, but also develops and nurtures their talent to reach their maximum potential.”
Associated with AYSO for 11 Years
“I love AYSO United because the club philosophies foster development of players, parents, and coaches on and off the field. I have enjoyed watching soccer bring our communities together.”
Girls | U9-U12
(Birth Year 2012 - 2015)
8 years Coaching
USSF D License
“I learned throughout the last 7 years of coaching that age appropriate player development is one of my top goals. This goal was not realized all at once, but was developed during the coaching of teams, great coaching mentors, and through the Grassroots and USSF ‘D’ License courses.”
USSF D License
“Our entire team benefits from the philosophies and guidance that AYSO United has to offer. As the Head Coach, I am looking forward to advancing on the USSF pathway to better serve my current and future stars of the beautiful game. Thank you AYSO United for all that you have done for the soccer community”.
USSF D License
”I coach for AYSO United to help young female athletes develop and become happy, creative, accountable, and adaptable soccer players”.
8 Years Coaching
USSF National C License
“I continued my coaching journey with AYSO because I believe in the balance that is achieved when player development is given as much focus as the competitive environment. AYSO United is unique and alone in maintaining this balance.”
USSF D License
“Having played in AYSO in my youth, I have benefitted from the positive coaching of AYSO coaches. Successful coaching involves developing skills and habits that will translate to future success in life, learning to work with team members, and growing in their love for the game. I am excited to pay forward my part and assist in the development of AYSO United players”.
Girls | U12-U15
(Birth Year 2009 - 2012)
3 Years Coaching
USSF D Licenses
“We enjoy the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of players, helping them develop skills, confidence, teamwork, and sportsmanship. We also get to share our passion and the love of the game. The collaboration between other coaches in the club allows us to create and share ideas as well as support each other in growth and knowledge of the sport”.
9 Years Coaching
USSF National C License
“I coach for AYSO United because of our vision to “enrich children’s lives”. Soccer is a mechanism to teach our youth about life - leadership, teamwork, relationships, hard work, individual mastery, how to handle both success and failure with humility, and sportsmanship. These are the skills that grow our future in New Mexico and it’s a pleasure to be part of that future. ”
2 Years Coaching
USSF Grassroots License
“I coach with AYSO United because I have a shared passion to deliver a competitive soccer program that still makes training fun. I have always wanted to share my own knowledge and experiences of playing at an elite level with the next generation of athletes. I hope to inspire our players and support them in achieving their goals.”
15 years coaching
USSF D License
“I like coaching in our club because we will always be considered the underdog compared to other clubs due to our AYSO affiliation. Other clubs often find success by accumulating talent, whereas we often find success by developing talent. It’s extremely satisfying to see our players compete with, and often outplay, teams from other clubs with a supposedly higher soccer pedigree.”
Boys | U9-U11
(Birth Year 2013 & 2015)
7 Years Coaching
USSF D License
“I love how AYSO United truly focuses on the kids and their fundamentals!”
3 Years Coaching
USSF D License
“I enjoy the family-like atmosphere and how we come together to support our kids growing up on and off the soccer fields.”
10 Years Coaching
USSF D License
“I coach with AYSO United because the club enables me to share my love of soccer with the next generation of soccer players. United provides exceptional resources and equipment to enable coaching success. The coaching staff fosters an environment of mentorship and support. I strongly believe in positive coaching to teach the skill set and the passion to the players, then let the athletes develop themselves.”
4 Years Coaching
USSF D License
"I love soccer. I coach for AYSO United because it provides an opportunity to positively impact the lives of young athletes both on and off the field. Coaching for AYSO United allows me to contribute to the development of not just their soccer skills but also their character, teamwork, and resilience."
6 Years Coaching
USSF D License
United Soccer Coaches-Lvl 2 Goalkeeping Diploma
“I enjoy coaching for AYSO United because it challenges me to be the best version of myself. Like most people, I fail often. I get the opportunity to challenge young players to be the best version of themselves so that they won’t fail.”
Boys | U12-U13
(Birth Year 2011 & 2012)
6 Year Coaching
USSF D License
“I like coaching for AYSO because there is great support for the coaches to develop professionally. Also the club philosophy is one that fosters a wonderful atmosphere for the players to grow in. Players develop their soccer skills both technically and tactically, but they also learn to respect others and compete with class.”
9 Years Coaching
USSF D License
“AYSO is truly about the kids. From core all the way to AYSO United, our coaches teach everything from soccer fundamentals, good sportsmanship, respect, competitiveness, teamwork, to hard work. Our coaches and players generally have fun with the game of soccer while at the same time learning and competing.”
8 Years Coaching
USSF D License
“I enjoy coaching for AYSO United because of the club's emphasis on positive coaching, good sportsmanship, and player development.”
Boys | U14-U15
(Birth Year 2009 & 2010)
10 Years Coaching
USSF D License
“I enjoy coaching these young athletes in the game of soccer but also take pride in being a mentor. AYSO United has given me the education to coach and the environment to be successful.”
6 Years Coaching
FAW (Football Association of Wales) C License & USSF D License
“My journey has found myself as a head coach of the U14’s AYSO United Blue Boys in which I take great pride. I not only develop our boys on the technical and tactical game, but I ensure they develop across the physical, psychological, and social parts of the game to continually improve and prepare for the next stage of their own soccer journey. Being a part of AYSO United is awesome! I would have no hesitation in saying we are one club from male to female, U9 all the way to U19. The togetherness we have as a club cannot be matched and with two fantastic club leaders in Callum Ralph and Felisa Palfery we are United, AYSO UNITED”
Boys | U16-U18
(Birth Year 2006-2008)
Alex Valadez | U16 Boys
2 Years Coaching
USSF D License
“I like coaching at AYSO United because our club embraces making players/ coaches see what they can be rather that what they are .”
20 Years Coaching
USSF D License
“I like the club's overall philosophy, energy, and support but most importantly, I like the focus on player development.”
4 Years Coaching
USSF D License
“AYSO United offers vital support and resources that enable me to thrive on the field. The club has a family style atmosphere and places a strong emphasis on player development and the pure enjoyment of the beautiful game of soccer.