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Mathias Medel

Coach
Born in Chile, my first memories of soccer revolved around playing in the streets of my local neighborhood. I learned to play with my dad and imitate Chilean professional players I saw on television. My love of the sport grew watching my godfather play and learning from my grandfather – both former professional players. Moving to the United States at six years old, I immediately joined Chula Vista FC, where I played my entire life. At 18 years old, I began to coach at the club, and taking opportunities around San Diego, working with Juventus Youth Academy camps in 2023. Shortly after, I graduated from San Diego State University, where I studied Journalism, focusing on social and racial inequalities in our community. My coaching expertise lies in player technical ability, working individually with current college and MLS Next players in the South Bay area. As Director of Mini Maestros, my goal is to implement an understanding of basic technical and tactical ability for young players to transition into competitive soccer at our club and most importantly, learn to live the sport.

    Jesse Lopez

    Coach

    I started playing at a young age. I’ve played in Chula Vista since 2012 and have enjoyed this club’s atmosphere throughout these years. Now I’m starting my coaching career in this club and want to help players further expand and develop their talent and play style.

      Mia Avila

      Coach

      My name is Mia Avila. I started playing soccer at a very young age and quickly developed a passion for the sport. CVFC is the club where I began my soccer experience. Now I am a coach for the Mini Maestros grassroots program. My goal is too make young kids fall in love with the sport. I enjoy teaching the future generation of players key fundamentals that they will use throughout their soccer careers.

        Amanda Howard

        Coach

        My name is Amanda Howard, and I am one of the Mini Maestros coaches at CVFC. I started playing soccer at the age of six, after watching my older cousins play competitive soccer. CVFC allowed me to start my coaching career, and I highly enjoy training young athletes and watching them grow not only as players but as people.

          Armando Valencia

          Coach

          My name is Armando Valencia-Hernandez and I’ve been part of Chula Vista FC over the years. I started playing soccer from an early age and was introduced to the sport by my late grandfather. I fell in love with the sport and had the goal to becoming a professional footballer. I’ve played for almost 15 years where I was able to achieve the goal of playing third division football in Mexico City for Necaxa. I have always loved being part of this club as a youth player and adult player. I wanted to become a coach to give my experience to the kids for they can be their best version of themselves on and off the field. My goal is to show our players to enjoy the sport that I admire and to be able to teach them what I can for them to be able to get to the next step.