Head Coach

2011 Girls West

USSF "D" License - Completing June 2024

USSF 11v11 Grassroots

USSF 9v9 Grassroots

Education

Mechanical Engineering | San Francisco State

Minor in Education

Clinics, Methodologies, Seminars

La Liga Methodology Levels 2

Background

Originally from a small pueblo in Mexico called La Moncada, Manuel ("Manny") immigrated to Richmond, California early on - a city famous for it's love of futbol. Playing futbol helped Manuel make some of his first friends as a kid and it was a medium through which he was able to express himself artistically.

As a player, Manuel loves the unity that being in a team nurtures, the duality of being one of the simplest and most complicated things in the world, being able to be transported to a place of singularity at the kick of a ball. He loves everything... except turf burn!

For Manuel, coaching is teaching outdoors. He loves working through complex problems, being at the edge of his comfort zone, and spending hours mastering a craft. Manuel loves the relationships that are built on the pitch and helping athletes by being a guide and support system for them.

Manuel is excited to start his tenure at Magic, in his words, "I was welcomed with open arms by everyone. I saw a nice blend of talent, professionalism, and fun."

Off the field, Manuel loves spending time with his niece Ashley (even more than futbol). Manuel enjoys art and expressing himself through photography. However, his first love and passion will always be Physics.