COACHING STAFF
DIRECTOR OF COACHING
College Coordinator & Director of Boys
Shea Harwell
253-232-3066
USC Premier Diploma
USSF "D" License
Head Men's Coach, Whittier College
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Director of Girls
Luis Murillo
714-644-0739
Teams: G03 PDA, G06 PDA, B09 PDA, B07 PDA
USSF C license
Playing Experience: California High School (Whittier) / UC Irvine
Why I coach at AC Brea, "After many years of working with different associations in Southern California, found my calling with AC Brea to the right environment for coaching and growing the sport in this city. I have enjoyed every minute of being with AC Brea from the development stand point and community base organization we are!"
AC Brea Club President
DIRECTOR OF YOUNGERS
Steve Tatone
714-457-8515
Teams: Pre-Club Academy Boys Director (PCA), B11 PDA, B11 Gold, B12 PDA, and B14 PDA
Concordia University Irvine, CA Bachelor of Arts – Liberal Arts
D LICENSE
USC Advanced Youth Coaching Diploma - Professional Development Diploma - Technical Training & Small Sided Games
Diploma - 4v4 Diploma US SOCCER... GRASSROOTS 7v7 COACHING LICENSE GRASSROOTS 4v4 COACHING LICENSE
Playing Experience: TEMPLE CITY HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY SOCCER SANTIAGO CANYON COLLEGE SOCCER SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SEAHORSES
Why I coach at AC Brea, "There are so many reasons I love AC Brea and many reasons why I originally chose to coach here (and why I continue to do so), however, in a few words AC Brea is truly a community based organization...this sense of community brings an amazingly close family feeling to the players, parents and others within our small town and there is something truly special about that...additionally, after over a decade of living in Irvine my wife and fell so deeply in love with the community of Brea that we moved our large family here a few years back and we can all tell you with complete certainty that moving here was a great decision as being residents of Brea has been wonderful experience and has only furthered our love for this city!"
DIRECTOR OF GK'S
Kevin Cralley
714-336-3962
California State Dominguez Hills Physical Education/Athletic Training
USSF C License
Playing Experience: 3 years high school varsity GK, 2 years Orange Coast College, 2 years Cal State Dominguez Hills & several years in the men's open and PSL division.
Why I coach at AC Brea, "I chose Brea because I liked the community and the enthusiasm & commitment that the players and parents showed was unmatched in the area."
DIRECTOR OF GIRLS PCA
Jay Barajas
Teams: PCA, G12 PDA, G13 PDA Head Coach
GR license
Why I coach at AC Brea, "I love being part of a community based club that allows me to coach the game while impacting the future of our Brea families."
Marcus Rojas
562-237-4623
Teams: G07 PDA & G12 Gold Head Coach
E license
Orange Lutheran HS Girls Coach
Why I coach at AC Brea, "Community club that invests in their players and coaches."
Braydon Welch
562-447-9143
Teams: Goalkeeper Coach
Andrew Gonzalez
626-534-5542
Teams: B07 Gold, B08 Gold, & G03/04 Gold
BS Degree in Nutritional Science (CSULA) D License
Los Altos HS Girls Varisty Coach
Playing Experience: Los Altos High School / Cabrillo College / Palomar College / UPSL
Why I coach at AC Brea, "I chose AC Brea because of the community aspect. Feels like a family coaching at this club."
Edgar Orozco
714-552-9037
Teams: B10 PDA, B10 Gold, B12 Gold, & PCA
Bachelor of Liberal Arts /Exercise Sports Science Masters of Coaching & Athletic Administrating Coaching License E
Playing Experience: Corona High School, Santa Ana High, Golden West College, & Concordia University
Why I coach at AC Brea, "Amazing community, great culture within the organization, feels like home."
Manny Amezquita
626-391-5547
Teams: G07 PDA, G07 Gold
Cal South License E NSCAA Goalkeeper Level 1 Diploma NSCAA Goalkeeper Level 2 Diploma Mt SAC Coaching Certificate E0804
Wilson HS Girls Coach
Playing Experience: Wilson HS
Why I coach at AC Brea, "I’ve found at AC Brea something that I have not found at the other clubs I’ve coached. I’ve found a positive environment that helps me grow as a coach, players to grow as people, and teams to grow as a unit. It’s a community based club that focuses on Commitment, Chemistry, Competence, Character and Celebration. Who I am as a coach is best brought out here at this club. That is why I enjoy what I do."
Matt Rojas
310-500-5890
Teams: G09
B.A. Kinesiology, E Coaching license
Played 4 years in high school and 3 years at Whittier College
Why I coach at AC Brea, "I choose to coach at AC Brea for the multi-tiered system of development and competitiveness it continues to offer."
Federico De Palma
B13 PDA, B13 Gold
310-500-5890
Associate Degree for Transfer in Spanish
USC Premier Diploma + USFF D License
Playing Experience: Played Professional Level from 2001 to 2003 - Beretti and Serie C @ Castel di Sangro (Italy)
Why I coach at AC Brea, "I love the familiar environment and the commitment to the players that AC Brea has consistently been showing in the last 10+ years. I am very proud of being part of this club at the service of our local community."
JP Wilson
Teams: G03 & G06 PDA Assistant
USSF D license
Brea HS Teacher & Boys Coach
Playing Experience: 2 years Fullerton College Player, 4 years Brea Olinda High School Player
Why I coach at AC Brea, "A club where I feel at home and able to grow without getting caught up in the race of club sports."
Frank Sansone
714-686-3716
Teams: B08 PDA
Bachelors Degree & E license
Why I coach at AC Brea, "AC Brea provides a combination of passionate people that are driving for the best results at the same time understanding that the community is an important part of making a player and team their best."
Bryan De La Fuente
Teams: G13 Gold Head Coach
323-859-5238
USSF "D" License
Playing Experience: MLS, Liga MX, Armenian Premier League, USL , NISA . U-20 US national team.
Why I coach at AC Brea, "The work environment , opportunity to grow , mission and vision of the club."
Parker McDonald
Teams: Pre Club Academy & Youngers Assistant Coach
951-258-9816
US Soccer Grassroots
Playing Experience: Played 4 years of high school soccer at Santiago High schools and 4 years of College Soccer at Whittier College
Why I coach at AC Brea, "I chose to coach at AC Brea because of their consistent reputation of producing great players. I also felt it was the best place for me to learn and grow as a coach."
Paco Hanon
Teams: B11 PDA, B11 Gold, & B12 PDA Assistant Coach
714-351-5958
US Soccer Grassroots
Playing Experience: 4 year Varsity Player at Brea Olinda High school
Why I coach at AC Brea, "I wanted to give back to the community where I grew up and played in."
Grant Rutledge
Teams: Pre Club Academy
714-747-1014
US Soccer Grassroots
Playing Experience: Playing Currently at Whittier College
Why I coach at AC Brea, "I grew up playing for AC Brea so it makes sense to start my coaching career at the club I have been around for much of my life."
Moriah Joyner
Teams: G10 PDA Head Coach
562-318-6302
Bachelors Human Biology Masters Sports and Exercise Medicine (USC)
US Soccer Grassroots
Playing Experience: La Serna High School 2013, University of Southern California 2017, & University of Nottingham 2018
Why I coach at AC Brea, "Brea alum, family club."
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