VINNIE CORTEZZO

Director of Coaching

Girls 2012 Blue

Girls 2008 Blue


Coaching Background

  • USSF National C License
  • 20+ years coaching in Sonoma County
  • 2000-2014 Sonoma County Alliance
  • 2004-2007 SCA Academy Director
  • 2007-2012 SCA Assistant Director of Coaching
  • 1996-2000 Casa Grande HS Boys Varsity Coach
  • 2007-Present Casa Garnde HS Girls Varsity Coach
  • 3 Time SCL Coach of The Year
  • 3 Time North Coast Section Champs
  • 2012-Present Sonoma County Sol Head Coach
  • 2013 & 2016 National Finalist

CHRIS DALY

Assistant Director of Coaching

Girls Tech Director

Girls 2009 Blue

Girls 2011 Blue


Coaching Background

  • USSF National C License
  • NCFC Youth Technical Director 2017 - Present
  • NCFC Windsor Director of Coaching 2013-2017
  • USSF C License
  • NSCAA Advanced National Coaching License
  • 2003 - 2009, 2011-Present NCFC/SCA Coach
  • 2006 SCA Coach of the Year
  • 2012-2015 Petaluma HS Girls Varsity Head Coach
  • 2013 NCS & SCL Coach of the Year
  • 2010 U19 Boys Metro Football Club (New Zealand)

Playing Experience

  • SSU 2001-2004, 2002 National Champions, 3X All Conference Team
  • Sonoma County Sol - 2005-2016, Team Captain 2009-2015, National Champions 2009
  • National Runner Up 2013 & 2016

International Playing Experience

  • International:   Holland - 2007 CVV Berkel - awarded CO-MVP
  • New Zealand - 2010 Metro FC - awarded Metro FC Sportsman of the Year

JUAN LOJAS

Boys Tech Director

Boys 2012 Blue

Boys 2010 Blue


Coaching Background

  • NCAA National Diploma
  • Assistant Coach Sonoma county Sol 2017-Present
  • 25 years coaching experience in Sonoma County
  • North Coast FC
  • Wesco
  • Santa Rosa United
  • Atletico Santa Rosa
  • Petaluma United

Playing Experience

  • Casa Grande HS
  • Santa Rosa Junior College - All American
  • Sonoma State University
  • Chico Rooks
  • Sacramento Scorpions
  • Stanislaus County Cruisers

AMANDA GALBRAITH

Director of Camps/Clinics

Girls 2007 Red

Girls 2010 Blue


Coaching Background

  • USSF D Coaching License
  • Worked with Striker Elite in Las Vegas for 2 years
  • Personal trainer and small group trainings for 4+ years
  • Worked many camps through the years for NCFC
  • North Coast FC 2019-Present

Playing Experience

  • UNLV 2017-2018
  • Striker Elite Las Vegas 2017-2019
  • Mountain West All Newcomer Team
  • 3 Time National Team of the Week Honors
  • Set Single Season Assist Record at UNLV
  • SRJC 2015-2016
  • 2015 All American
  • Named Offensive MVP both years (54 goals and 26 assists in 2 years)
  • Petaluma Native who played for SCA and Petaluma United throughout youth career
  • Casa Grande standout and captain who earned offensive MVP all 4 years
  • WPSL Semi Pro with SF Nighthawks
  • Owner of Performance Evolution Soccer Training- established in 2021
  • Personal Training since 2015

ALI MILLER

Director of Goalkeeping

Girls 2007 Red


Coaching Background

My name is Ali Miller. I grew up living and breathing soccer. I jumped around a bit and played for a few clubs but the main portion of my younger years were spent with Sonoma County Alliance (now known as North Coast FC), Santa Rosa United and Analy High school. I played for the Santa Rosa Junior College for my first two years then transferred on scholarship to Fort Lewis in Colorado. At the Fort I was recognized for various accomplishments like breaking the fitness test record upon arrival, as well as accolades like 'Goalkeeper of the Week'. I coached goalkeeper clinics for the younger clubs while in Colorado. I am currently working towards completing my personal training certification to add more value to my sessions and widen my knowledge on health and nutrition. Transitioning from playing to coaching has been an incredible learning experience. My goal as a coach is to increase the preparedness of the player both mentally and physically, building confidence on all levels—as a player and a person. 

DEEGAN BABALA

Girls 2005/06 Blue


Coaching Education/Certificates:

  • USSF F License
  • NorCal Premier La Liga Formation Methodology Course (Level 3 and Level 2)

Coaching Experience w/ Applicable years:

  • 2019 - 2020: Valenciennes FC Womens Assistant Coach
  • 2016 - Present: North Coast Futbol Club Coach
  • 2016 - Present: Petaluma High School Girls Varsity Coach
  • 2014 - 2016: Lewis & Clark College Mens Club Team Captain & Assistant Coach

Personal Playing Experience:

  • 2012 - 2016: Lewis & Clark College Men’s Club, Team Captain & Assistant Coach
  • 2008 - 2012: Casa Grande High School
  • 2007 - 2012: Petaluma United, Team Captain

Luis Castillo

Boys 2009 Blue
Girls 2014 Blue
Girls 2015 Blue

Coaching Background

  • USSF National F and D License

Luis Castillo has over 10+ years’ experience coaching youth soccer, holding his coaching class level F and D and some NorCal Certifications. Has coached competitive club teams such Black Oaks Youth, Atletico Santa Rosa and most Recently Santa Rosa United and the JV/Varsity squad at Windsor High School

Kenny Goldstone

Boys 2009/10 Red


Coaching Background

Playing Experience: 
Growing up in Petaluma, my soccer career began with PYSL. I played with PYSL up until U15's when I moved to SCA. I played with SCA for two years under Joe Hunter. I then transitioned to Petaluma United for the final 3 years of my playing career under Josh Nazzal and Tim Maycock. I played JV for my Freshman and Sophomore year in High School then moved up to Varsity at Casa Grande High School. 

Coaching Experience: 
I began coaching with PYSL at the age of 15. Coaching my brother's U12 team with my mom. After that season I took over as the head coach for the next 6 years. I was recognized by PYSL as the coach of the year in 2013. I took several of my teams to the Semi Final and Finals of Founders Cup. Furthermore, I specialize in coaching goalkeepers. After a few years away from coaching I have completed my Bachelors Degree in Communications from Dominican University of California. I am looking forward to returning to coaching to continue to work with the Petaluma soccer community. 

Roy Gmitter

Girls 2010 Red
Boys 2012 Red

Coaching Education/Certifiates:

  • F, E, D, C Coaching Licenses
  • 7v7, 9v9, 11v11 Grassroots Coaching Certificates NorCal Level 1 Certificate

Coaching Background

  • 2015 - 2023 Santa Rosa United Soccer Academy
  • 2023 - Current North Coast FC
  • Montgomery High School JV Coach 2018-2019
  • PDP Assistant Coach 2018

Player Experience

  • Santa Rosa United Soccer Academy 1986-1991
  • Cardinal Newman High School Varsity Soccer 1988-1991
  • California Gatorade State Player of the Year 1992
  • High School Parade All-American 1992
  • University of Portland Men's Soccer 1992-1997
  • ODP District, State, Regional Team Member 1987-1990
  • U.S. Under 17 National Team 1990-1991
  • U.S. Under 17 World Cup Participant 1991 (Italy)
  • U.S. Under 20 National Team Pool
  • US. Olvmnic Festival West Team Member 1994
  • U.S. Under 23 National Team Pool

JUSTIN FERREIRA

Girls 2008 Red


Coaching Background

  • NCFC Coach 2013 - Present
  • USSF F Coaching License
  • USSF Grassroots Coaching License
  • SSU Mens Club Soccer Team Head Coach 2013-2014
  • Sonoma County Sol Youth Clinics 2012-2016

Playing Experience

  • SSU 2001-2004, 2002 National Champions, 3X All Conference Team
  • Sonoma County Sol - 2005-2016, Team Captain 2009-2015, National Champions 2009
  • National Runner Up 2013 & 2016

International Playing Experience

  • Santa Rosa Junior College 2006-2008:   1st team all big 8 conference 2007
  • Sonoma State University, 2010-2012:  CCAA Conference Champions 2010
  • Sonoma County Sol, 2012-Present
    • 2013 & 2016 NPSL Western Region Champions
    • 2013 & 2016 NPSL National Runners Up

ANDRES FLORES

Boys 2015 Blue

Boys 2007/08 Blue


Coaching Education/Certificates:

  • NSCAA National Diploma
  • NSCAA Regional Diploma

Coaching Experience w/ Applicable years:

  • 2015-Present North Coast Futbol Club
  • 2013-2017 Windsor Hight School Varsity Boys
  • 2002-2015 Atletico Santa Rosa

Personal Playing Experience:

  • Petaluma High School
  • Santa Rosa Junior College
  • Atletico Santa Rosa Milan
  • Sonoma County SOL

JOE HUNTER

Boys 2014 Blue

Boys 2014 Red


Coaching Background

  • USSF A License
  • NSCAA National Diploma

Coaching Experience w/ Applicable years:

  • 2015-Present North Coast Futbol Club – Boys
  • 2014-Present Assistant Soccer Coash Sonoma State University Men’s Team
  • 1994 to 2014 Head Men’s Soccer Coach San Francisco State
  • Head Coach/Trainer for over 25 years at the U9 thru U18 ages

Personal Playing Experience:

  • 1983-1985 Sonoma State University All-Conference 2years
  • 1980-1982 Santa Rosa Junior College All-Region 1yr., All-Conference 2 yrs
  • Played 12 years in San Francisco league with Croatia SC, Italian Athletic Club and Hellas FC

Guillermo Irizarry (Memo)

Boys 2016 Blue

Boys 2013 Blue

Boys 2011 Blue


Coaching Background

  • North Coast Fc 2020-Present 
  • Currently taking the D License

Playing Experience 

  • Santa Rosa United : 2006-2008. 
  • Atletico Santa Rosa 2008-2016 
  • Rancho Cotati Hs Soccer Varsity 2013-2016 
  • Norte Dame de Namur University Men’s Soccer Team - Division 2:  2016 -2020 

Tyler Hurst

Girls 2013 Blue

Girls 2013/14 Red

Girls 2007 Blue


Coaching Background

  • Coming soon!

Hector Flores

2012/13 Boys White


Coaching Background

  • Coming soon!

Tony Castillo

Boys 2013 Blue

Girls 2015/16 Red


Coaching Background

  • Coming soon!

Alvaro Trevino

Girls 2011/12 Red


Coaching Education/Certificates:

  • USSF E License
  • NorCal Premier - Positional Play: FC Barcelona Training Methodology 9 (Level 2)
  • AYSO - Begineer, Intermediate and Adanced Certificates
  • AYSO 2012 Coach of the Year Award
  • U14 Girls League Winners
  • U16 Boys Tournament Runner-Up
  • SCU 07Boys Peninsula Cup Champions

Coaching Experience:

  • 2013 - 2018: Head Coach and Age Group Coordinator at United Soccer Coaching
  • 2013 - 2014 - Clarendon United
  • 2014 - 2015 - SF Town School
  • 2015 - 2018 - San Carlos United
  • 2020 - 2023: 1v1Training - Technical Development
  • 2023: Sequoia HS Freshmen Head Coach

Personal Playing Experience:

  • 2004 - 2008: Belmont United
  • 2004 - 2008: Hillsdale High School
  • College Achilles Injury
  • 2022 - 2023: Adult Premier League - San Mateo FC, Team Captain
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