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Coach Ricky Martin

Ricky Martin

By evancross | February 8, 2021 | Comments Off on Ricky Martin

Contact ricky.martin@marinfc.com (510) 334-5973   Licenses/Credentials  UEFA B USSF C   Playing Experience   San Jose State University Men’s Soccer (NCAA D1)   Recent Coaching Experience Dominican University of CA Men’s Soccer  (NCAA D2) – Assistant Coach   Education  MA, Sport Management  BA, Business Management, San Jose State University  

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Peter Elton

By evancross | May 7, 2019 |

Contact peter.elton@marinfc.com (415) 716-7295   Licenses/Credentials United Soccer Coaches National and Goalkeeper Level 2 Diplomas   Recent Coaching Experience Redwood High School, JV Girls Coach;  Dominican University, Women’s Soccer Coaching Staff   Education  Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Master of Fine Arts,    Other Soccer Experience and Education Coerver certificate Tiburon Peninsula Soccer Club Coach

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Breanna Burtt

By evancross | May 7, 2019 |

Contact Breanna: breanna.burtt@marinfc.com (925) 360-8355   License/Education: NFHS High School Coaching , NSCAA Junior Level 6 Tovo V1 Course TOVO methodology Tovo 7 A-Side Coaching Course Grassroots Coaching 4v4 Course Holy Names University Alum   Previous Experience: Berean Christian High School – Women’s Varsity Head Coach Walnut Creek Soccer Club – Head Coach North Creek Academy School…

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Ivan Portillo

By evancross | May 7, 2019 |

Contact   ivan.portillo@marinfc.com (415) 717-3037   Licenses/Credentials  USSF Grassroots 4v4, 7v7, 9v9, 11v11    Playing Experience   San Rafael United  San Rafael HS  College of Marin Amateur adult league, Marin   Recent Coaching Experience  Richmond United AC Marín The Branson School   Education  College of Marin   Other Soccer Experience and Education  NorCal Symposium summer coaching…

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Ivan Bandov, Age Group Director

By evancross | May 7, 2019 |

Contact   ivan.bandov@marinfc.com   Licenses/Credentials  USSF National C NSCAA Premier Diploma NSCAA Director of Coaching Diploma   Playing Experience   Canada College-Redwood City, CA  Semi Pro for Sons of Italy and Croatia FC   Recent Coaching Experience  Redwood HS Girls Varsity, 2020-Present  Cal North ODP, 2016-2020  Mountain View HS Girls Varsity, 2011-2018 City College of SF,…

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Coach Rick Hewko

Rick Hewko, Age Group Director

By evancross | September 12, 2018 | Comments Off on Rick Hewko, Age Group Director

Contact rick.hewko@marinfc.com (707) 799-5399   Licenses/Credentials USSF C NSCAA Advanced Diploma  ACF Fiorentina Advance & Basic Certificates Tovo V1   Playing Experience   Sacramento State University  Santa Rosa Junior College NBL-MVP (PHS)  ODP   Recent Coaching Experience 35 years of  youth coaching   Education  Sacramento State University  Santa Rosa Junior College   Other Soccer Experience and…

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Andrew Flint

By evancross | September 12, 2018 | Comments Off on Andrew Flint

Contact andy.flint@marinfc.com (510) 381-8128   Licenses/Credentials USSF D  United Soccer Coaches National Diploma  United Soccer Coaches Director of Coaching Diploma  Certificates: TOVO, Albert Puig, Fiorentina, La Liga, USC, NorCal, Frans Hoek   Playing Experience   Maine State ODP   Coastal SC  St. Michael’s College   Recent Coaching Experience Marin United, Girls  Tamalpais High School, Girls JV   Marin…

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Coach Will Finnie

Will Finnie

By evancross | September 12, 2018 | Comments Off on Will Finnie

Contact will.finnie@marinfc.com (415) 717-9248   Licenses/Credentials US Soccer D License   Playing Experience Dominican University of California (D2)   Recent Coaching Experience  Dominican University, Assistant Coach Redwood High, Boys Varsity Head Coach   Education Dominican University of California, BA Psychology

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Between Two Legends: Pep and Thierry (video)

By teymybahmani | January 9, 2017 | Comments Off on Between Two Legends: Pep and Thierry (video)

Pep Guardiola and Thierry Henry engaging in a fascinating soccer discussion on what looks like the set of Between Two Ferns.

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Scanning as a Skill (article w/videos)

By teymybahmani | January 2, 2017 | Comments Off on Scanning as a Skill (article w/videos)

2 great Xavi videos and 1 insightful article from FAR POST FOOTY. “I’ll be blunt: this country’s players don’t know how to do this (scan the field) effectively, if at all.”   Illuminating thoughts on scanning from Far Post Footy’s Jon Townsend. Link to Story   30 Sec. Scanning Masterclass – Xavi Hernandez   More Scanning…

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