Coaches

Get to know our coaches, coaching philosophy and helpful coaching resources.

YSC coaches are a dedicated group of paid and volunteer, former professional and collegiate players and nationally certified coaches.

The aim of all YSC coaches is to develop successful teams by developing well-rounded individual soccer players and productive members of society. All YSC coaches are directed to further their soccer education through the US Soccer Coaching Education Pathway.

Rozie DeWeese

Head Coach, 2009 Girls

Head Coach, Yavapai College Women’s Soccer

USSF B License

USSF National Youth License

United Soccer Coaches Premier Diploma

Former Assistant Coach, Sacramento State University 

Former Associate Head Coach, UC Davis

Former Assistant Coach, Indiana State University

Robert Gittins

Head Coach, 2012 Girls

USSF Coaching C License

United Soccer Coaches Level 5 Coaching Diploma & Level 2 Goalkeeping Diploma

Former Assistant Coach, Paradise Valley College

Keetley MacLachlan

Head Coach, 2010 Boys

Head Coach, 2013 Girls

Assistant Coach, Yavapai College Women’s Soccer

USSF D License

Former Assistant Coach, Ottowa University

Former Assistant Coach, Phoenix College

Juan Corona

Head Coach, 2012 Boys

USSF D License

Melissa Espinoza

Head Coach, 2014 Girls

USSF Grassroots License

Jon Martin

Head Coach, 2013 Boys

Former player,  Boston University

USSF Grassroots License

JJ Bullard

Head Coach, 2015 Girls 

USSF Grassroots License

Jorge Mejia

Head Coach, 2014 Boys

USSF Grassroots in progress

Robin Meelhuysen

Head Coach, 2015 Boys

USSF Grassroots License

Former Assistant Coach, Grand Canyon University and Southwestern College

Former Player, Grand Canyon University

 

Paul Wick

Head Coach, 2016 Boys

USSF D License

Former Assistant Coach, AZ Christian College

Former player, Grand Canyon University, Colorado Christian, Glendale College

Brittany Baird

Assistant Coach, 2009 Girls

Former Player, 

Justin Gaines

Assistant Coach, 2010 Boys

 

Antonio Penaloza

Assistant Coach, 2008 Boys

Former player, Murciélagos FC Liga Premier (MX)

Corey Andre

Assistant Coach, 2013 Boys

USSF Grassroots in progress

Kimi Brouhard

Assistant Coach, 2012 Girls

Former player, Pima College

Christopher Espinoza

Assistant Coach, 2014 Girls

USSF Grassroots License

Recreational Program Coaches

Recreational Program Coaches are volunteers who commit to lead practices and games during the fall Rec season. Training is provided through the Rec Coach Orientation and ongoing Rec Coach Field Clinics held throughout the fall season.

Select Program Coaches

Select Program Coaches experience furthered training and licensing and are engaged through an extended Select competitve season.

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