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    PQ Premier Boys Coaching Staff
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   Seamus McFadden – Director of Coaching

Coaching Experience
-  Currently holds USSF "B" level coaching license
-  30 years of club coaching experience, 10 years with PQ Premier

-  PQ Premier Technical Director, 3 years

-  University of San Diego Men’s Head Coach, 26 years
-  Former ODP Coach in California and Hawaii

Playing Experience
-  San Diego State University, selected All-American
-  San Diego Jaws, NASL

Accomplishments / Awards
-  Under Seamus’ direction, the USD teams have won five WCC Championships, had five Final 16   appearances and one trip to the National Division I Final, in 1992
-  Named West Coast Conference Coach of the Year a record seven times

   Martin Coughlin – Assistant Director

 Coaching Experience
-  Currently holds USSF “D” license. 
-  9 years of club coaching experience, 9 years with PQ Premier.
-  9 years High school coaching experience:  3 years as Varsity Boys Coach at Westview High School, 5 years with Rancho Bernardo High School (JV and Varsity Assistant).
 

Playing Experience
-  Pegasus, Nomads, Surf.
-  Rancho Bernardo High School, 3-year Varsity player. First-Team All Palomar League (1991-1993).
-  Rancho Bernardo High School Athlete of the Year Nominee (1993)
-  Former professional player with Glasgow Celtic F.C. (1993-1997).
-  U.S. National/ODP team pool (1990-1993)
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Accomplishments / Awards
-  Two State Cup Finalist teams, 3 Premier Presidio league titles, 4 AAA Presidio league titles, 2 Nomads College showcase Championships, 2 NHB Championships, 3 Mission Viejo Championships, 2 Celtic Cup Championships, 5 Premier Cup Championships, Palomar League title (2002), CIF Division I Finalist (2002), and numerous other Club and High School tournaments and league titles.  
-  2003 North County Times Coach of the Year for High School Soccer.
-  2002 North County Times Nominee Coach of the Year for High School Soccer.

 

  Evan Camperell – Assistant Director

 Coaching Experience
- Current U.S.S.F. Soccer Coaching License
- Current C.P.T. Personal Trainer Certification
- Mira Costa College Head Men's Soccer Coach 2007-2008
- Eastern Nazarene College Head Women's Soccer Coach 2006
- Alliant International University Head Men's Soccer Coach 2004-2005
- Alliant International University Head Women's Soccer Coach 2004
- College of the Southwest Head Men's Soccer Coach 2003
- Cuyamaca College Men's Assistant Soccer Coach 2001
- San Dieguito H.S. Academy Women's Varsity Soccer Coach 2007-2008
- Rancho Bernardo H.S. Men's Varsity Soccer Coach 2004-2005
- Calvin Christian H.S. Men's Varsity Soccer Coach 2003
- Calvin Christian H.S. Women's Varsity Soccer Coach 2001-2002
- Youth Friendship Games Australia-Girl's U19 Coach 2005 Premier
- San Diego Soccer Club Pegasus Boy's U16 & U17 Coach 2005-2006 Premier; AAA
- San Diego Surf Soccer Club Girl's U18 Coach 2002-2003 Premier
- Escondido F.C. Heat Soccer Club 1997-1999; 2001 AAA

Playing Experience
- Palomar College 1999-2000
- University of Redlands 2000-2001
- Four Year Varsity Starter Calvin Christian High School 1993-1997
- Central S.M. Blast 1998
- San Diego Surf Soccer Club 1997
- San Diego Soccer Club Pegasus 1996
- Escondido Soccer Club 1989-1995

Accomplishments / Awards
- M.S. Physical Education - Azusa Pacific University
- B.A. Psychology - University of Redlands
- University of Redlands 2000-2001
     Second Place- S.C.I.A.C. NCAA
- Palomar College 1999-2000
     Pacific Coast Conference Champions
     Scholar Athlete Award
- Calvin Christian High School 1993-1997
     CIF Semifinalist 1997
     CIF Semifinalist 1996
     CIF Quarterfinalist 1995
     CIF Semifinalist 1994
     4 Year Varsity Starter
     MVP 1997
     All CIF 1997
     1ST Team All League 1997
     1st Team All League 1996
     Honorable Mention All League 1995
- Central S.M. Blast 1998
     CYSA South State Cup Open Finalist
- San Diego Surf Soccer Club 1997
     CYSA South State Cup Open Champions

   Lev Kirshner

Coaching Experience
- Currently holds USSF A license
- San Diego State University Head Coach for past 7 years
- Assistant Coach for SDSU men’s program 3 years
- Assistant Coach at Rutgers prior to coaching at SDSU
- Coach at Women of Canada College from (1992-95)
- Assistant Coach for Men’s Canada in 1992 and 1994
- Head coach at Ohlone College 1995
- Named coach of the U.S. Maccabiah Pan-American U-20 soccer team in 2003 and won a
bronze medal.
- In 2005 led the national Maccabiah team to a second-place finish
- Worked as assistant and head coach with Northern California ODP U-23 mens team 1995-96
- Worked with Region IV ODP for many years
- Interim Head Coach of the National runner-up West team in 2001 and 2002

Playing Experience
- Player for Rutgers in 1987 NCAA quarterfinals,
- 1989 NCAA semifinal team with Rutgers
- 1990 runner-up finish in championship match
- Trained and played in several intrasquad reserve games for the MLS San Jose Clash

Accomplishments / Awards
- Received the NSCAA Premiere Badge with distinguished honors
- Received his undergraduate degree in communication in 1991
- Selected as one of 250 athletes to be assessed
Coaching Experience
- currently holds USSF “C” level coaching license
- Cal South goalkeeper instructor for D and E licensing course
- San Diego State University Assistant coach 7 years
* Goalkeeper trainer with 3 post-season honors
* Director of recruiting 05,06
- USSF Region IV goalkeeper trainer in 1991 ODP camp-
- Competitive coaching 7 years with local clubs, 1 previous year with PQ Premier
- Director of goalkeeping, strength and agility at Hotspurs USA

 

  Matt Hall

Coaching Experience
- currently holds USSF “C” level coaching license
- Cal South goalkeeper instructor for D and E licensing course
- San Diego State University Assistant coach 7 years
* Goalkeeper trainer with 3 post-season honors
* Director of recruiting 05,06
- USSF Region IV goalkeeper trainer in 1991 ODP camp
- Competitive coaching 7 years with local clubs, 1 previous year with PQ Premier
- Director of goalkeeping, strength and agility at Hotspurs USA

Playing Experience
- Vista High School (93-96)…. CIF Championship 96
- Adidas Summer League 1998, participated with top 100 collegiate players in nation
- San Diego State Univ. (96-99)…. starting goalkeeper and captain (97-99)
- University of San Diego (99-00)… starting goalkeeper
- Preseason training camp with L.A. Galaxy (2002)
- San Diego Flash, A-league (2001)…starting goalkeeper

Accomplishments / Awards
- BA in History from University of San Diego
- Ranked second on San Diego States goalkeeper career saves list
- Won Open State Cup coaching Hotspurs U-18

 

    Haydn Mitchell

Coaching Experience
- currently holds USSF “C” level coaching license
- National Youth certificate
- Goalkeeper training certification
- 1997-8 New Orleans Storm summer camps
- Five years coaching at Carrollton Soccer Association
- Two years coaching at Carrollton Soccer Association
- . Martin’s Episcopal school, Assistant Boys’ Varsity coach and the Boys’ JV head coach

Playing Experience
- Trinidad & Tobago... numerous youth regional championships….
- Semi-Pro player
- Hudington College, Alabama

Accomplishments / Awards
- Double major in psychology and computer science
- Trinidad & Tobago... numerous youth regional championships…
- Helicopter Pilot

 

   Mike Pellicio

Coaching Experience:
-USSF "D" License.
-Cal South ODP Camps, 2005-2006.
-Santa Clara University Men's Soccer: Director of Soccer Operations, 2006-07.
-One previous year with PQ Premier: BU10, BU19.
-Canyon Crest Academy Boys Junior Varsity Head Coach, 2007-2008

Playing Experience:
-RBYSA Select, 1996-2001,Team Captain.
-Poway Vaqueros, 2001-2004, Three-time Presidio Premier League Champions.
-Mt. Carmel High School, Grad. 2003, All-Avocado League, Coaches' Award.
-Santa Clara University Men's Soccer, 2004.

Miscellaneous:
-B.S. Political Science, Santa Clara University, 2007.
-Currently seeking teaching credential.
-Attended World Cup matches in the US, France, Japan, and Germany.
-Tactical Strength Challenge participant, April 2008

    Pat Corr 

Coaching Experience
-  Currently holds USSF "D" level coaching license

-  10 years of club coaching experience, 10 years with PQ Premier
-  Mira Mesa High School Boys Varsity Coach for past 17 years,

 Playing Experience
-  San Diego State University
-  Patrick Henry High School – 3 year Varsity player

-  Currently active in men's leagues

 Accomplishments / Awards
-  Mira Mesa HS teams have won 5 league championships and one CIF Division 1 championship under Pat’s leadership

   Dave O’Reilly

Coaching Experience
-  Currently holds USSF "D" level coaching license

-  6 years of club coaching experience, 6 years with PQ Premier

-  JV and Assistant Varsity coach at Westview High School, Freshman coach at Poway HS

Playing Experience
-  Poway Vaqueros, Pegasus and San Marcos Strikers clubs
-  Rancho Bernardo High School 1994 - 1996

  Steve Bass

License Held: USSF 'C'

Coaching Experience:
- 1 year coaching PQ club soccer GU10; 2 years coaching PQ Premier BU18
- 10yrs Recreation Soccer coach for PQYSA
-  8 yrs Recreation All-Star Soccer coach for PQYSA
- 12 Years Baseball Coach: 5 Years with all-stars
-  8 yrs Volleyball coach; Meadowbrook Middle School
- 1999 Head Football coach Rancho Bernardo Jr. Midget Pop Warner

Playing Experience:
- 8 years of Vaqueros
- 4 years @ Mt. Carmel

Philosophy:
When coaching younger players I work to create a positive atmosphere where the students are enjoying the game while increasing personal skills. We work to understand the game, the different positions, the terms, etc. I stress teamwork and passing as the foundation to success. With younger players I try to ensure they are exposed to the variety of positions and skills that are necessary for a successful soccer experience.

   Larry Tafoya
Coaching Experience
-  Currently holds USSF "D" National level coaching license
-  4 years of coaching experience with PQ Premier
-  3 years as assistance coach with PQ Premier

Playing Experience
-  11 years in Long Beach Youth Soccer Leagues.
-  3 years Wilson High School
-  1 year collegiate soccer.
-  2 years San Diego men's leagues

Coaching Philosophy
To develop a strong foundation of fundamental skill sets to allow the players to achieve success at the competitive level.

    PQ Premier Girls Coaching Staff

   Peter Stogsdill – Director of Coaching

USSF B License

Coaching Experience:
21 years of coaching experience, 11 at PQ Premier as Director
15 years coaching at Mira Mesa High School
4 years coaching at Westview
2 years ODP coaching experience

Awards:
2005 CIF champions at Westview

North County Times Coach of the Year 2004
2001 CIF champions at Mira Mesa
7 High school league titles
1996 State Cup Champions

   Ruben Martinez – Assistant Director

Coaching Experience
-  Currently holds USSF "B" level coaching license

-  9 years of club coaching experience, 7 years with PQ Premier
-  4 years with Valley Center Hurricanes club

-  Mt. Carmel High School Boys Varsity Head Coach – Assistant 1999-2004, Head Coach 2005

-  Assistant Coach and Scout for ODP Program – Boys ’90
- 2 yrs Coerver Coach

- 2 yrs Camp Counselor, Mike Hovenic Soccer Camps

Playing Experience
-  Valley Center Hurricanes, La Jolla Nomads
-  Orange Glen High School, 3 year Varsity player
-  Palomar College, Chico State

-  Currently active in men's leagues

Accomplishments / Awards
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    Mt. Carmel High School - CIF Finalists, League Co-Champion
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   2003-4 Presidio Runner-Ups – BU11 AA-A
-  11 Tournament Championship while coaching for PQ

   Rob Alarcon – Assistant Director

License Held: USSF National 'D'; NY State "A"; NSCAA State and Regional Goalkeeping Diplomas

Coaching Experience:
8 years of Coaching, 5 with PQ Premier
8 years of High school coaching-Mira Mesa, Pt. Loma and San Dieguito Academy
5 years as college Asst.-Cuesta College, Mesa, Palomar

Playing Experience:

U17 National Team in 1989-90
Dartmouth 1992-96

Awards:
3 Presidio titles
2004 State Cup Finalists

31 Tournament Championships in 4 yrs with PQ

   Gary Rossi

License Held: USSF 'D' ; USSF National Youth; NSCAA Youth Diploma; CYSA-S YM1 and YM3 Coaching Education Instructor

Coaching Experience:
6 years coaching, 3 with PQ Premier
1 year as Freshman coach at Westview High School

Playing Experience:
20 years of playing experience

Other:
Former Navy Seal

   Greg Lee

National D license

Coaching Experience:
8 years coaching, 4 with PQ Premier

Playing Experience:
years of playing experience including high school, youth, and amateur in England

Awards:
Presidio League titles- 1 in 2003

 

   Derek Knapp

National E license

Coaching Experience:
7 years of coaching, 7 with PQ
7 years of HS at Mira Mesa, 3 as Varsity coach

Awards:
2 Presidio titles

 

   Rudy Canales

License Held: USSF National 'D'

Coaching Experience: 
 4 years club coaching, PQ Premier and Newport Harbor, S.C.
 2 yrs Jr. Varsity Football: La Quinta High, Westminster, CA
 2 yrs Recreational with PQ: 2 yrs All-Star coach for PQ

Playing Experience:
 32 years within Club Soccer: Westminster S.C., Newport Beach, S.C. L.A. Strikers, N.H.B.S.C
 3 yrs La Quinta HS, Westminster, CA; Varsity
 Currently playing in a competitive indoor soccer league

Awards:
 2003 All-Star: Poway Harvest Cup Champions & Coronado Holiday Cup Semi-Finals
 2005 GU8 & G10 3v3 National Champions - Las Vegas
 2006 San Diego Premier Cup- Finalist   
 2006 C.V. Rangers Tournament- Champions
 2006 Coronado Tournament- Champions
 2007 Children’s Charity Cup- Finalist
 2007 Pateadores Cup- Finalist
 2007 Encinitas Cup- Finalist
 2007 Dave Shelton Escondido- Champions
 2008 Las Vegas Cup- Finalist

 

   Dave Hodapp

Coaching Experience
-  Currently holds USSF "D" level coaching license
-  9 years of club coaching experience, 9 years with PQ Premier
-  P.E. teacher at Marshall Middle School – 13 years

Playing Experience
-  4-year Varsity player in High School
-  Santa Rosa Junior College – 2 years
-  Currently active in San Diego County Men's League

 Coaching Philosophy
Approach is to teach life skills through the game of soccer, such as the importance of always giving your best effort and maintaining a positive attitude.

 Josh Fredrickson

Coaching Experience
- US National “D” License 2007
- US National “C” License Candidate
- US National Youth Diploma 2007
- Southwest Soccer Club 1999-2003
- TVSA Hawks Soccer Club 2003-2008
- PQ Premier Soccer Club 2008-Present

 
Professional/Other Experience
- Cal-South State/National Cups Staff 2006-Present
- Cal-South District 5 Representative
- National Soccer Rankings State Expert 2007-Present
- TVSA Director of Publicity 2000-2003
- TVSA Director of Publicity/Player Relations 2003-2006
- TVSA Director of Kickline 2006
- John Blanche Memorial Soccer Complex/SWSC Tournaments 2000-2003

- Young Olympians Martial Arts Instructor 2003-2005

Awards/Accomplishments
- Coronado Crown City Champions
- Albion Cup Finalists
- Hotspurs Labor Day Classic Champions
- Presidents Cup Champions
- Pegasus Cup Finalists
- Soccer In The Sand Champions
- Much more…….
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