Testimonials

He is dedicated in teaching players how to get to the highest level of soccer. He also has an amazing talent when it comes to soccer as well. He is just an amazing coach/friend to have around.

I have known coach John since 2006. He coached our Santa Clara Sporting 93 team, but then unfortunately he had to move on. He was one of my favorite coaches I have to admit. I learned a lot of my technical skills from his practices and applied them in my game. Coach John would always point out my mistakes and give me feed back, which was one of the many reasons why I admire him.  I am currently on the U-18 USA National Team squad, and I am glad to say that John has been part of my soccer career. He is dedicated in teaching players how to get to the highest level of soccer. He also has an amazing talent when it comes to soccer as well. To conclude, he is just an amazing coach/friend to have around.

Coach John is an extremely knowledgeable coach who has the patience of a saint! As a talented coach, he stresses the importance of developing individual skills while still focusing on the importance of playing as a team.

Coach John is an extremely knowledgeable coach who has the patience of a saint! As a talented coach, he stresses the importance of developing individual skills while still focusing on the importance of playing as a team. He teaches the players not only how to make decisions for themselves but also how to learn from their mistakes and celebrate their successes. Players truly enjoy his practice sessions and soccer camps where they can develop their skills in a positive and structured environment. My daughter has developed great skills and vision of the game since playing for him and most importantly, she loves playing on his team! 

I would highly recommend to anyone who is serious about developing their skills as a competitive soccer player to attend his well organized soccer camps or try out for his high level competitive teams.

He understands the importance of positive energy on the field in order to reach the highest level of play and success. He is patient, kind and fiercely competitive, a balance that is unique in a coach. His success is proven by the accomplishments of his past and present players.

I have known Coach John since 2003 when he first worked with my daughter in a clinic setting.  When the opportunity arose to hire a new full time coach for our U10 girls,  John was an obvious choice.  He was with us for 6 years.  I have seen him work with all levels of girls and boys over the past decade.  He emphasizes technical skills early in player development.  He understands the importance of positive energy on the field in order to reach the highest level of play and success.  He is patient, kind and fiercely competitive, a balance that is unique in a coach. His success is proven by the accomplishments of his past and present players.   My daughter just ended her club career with Santa Clara Sporting and is looking forward to a promising and challenging college career at St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas.

Most parents have two objectives when they sign up their kid for soccer, for the kid to succeed and for the kid to be happy. With John, you get both. Coach John has the most positive, reinforcing and motivating teaching skills.

I've got the pleasure to know John for about 4 years now while coaching my daughter.

Most parents have two objectives when they sign up their kid for soccer, for the kid to succeed and for the kid to be happy. With John, you get both.

John has great communication skills. He keeps the parents up to date of what's going on and gives them plenty of time to plan by putting out the schedule for the whole year right at the beginning of the year. He also provides written feedback on every player to let them know where they stand and what skills to work on.

Coach John has the most positive, reinforcing and motivating teaching skills. He is dedicated to the game and the team. He earns every dollar. His calm helps the players develop their soccer skills and enhance their self esteem. His fair mindedness and caring attitude has served as an excellent role model to all of the young girls on the team
 

Coach John has a gift for combining a warm and friendly manner with a disciplined approach to training his teams.

We first met Coach John three years ago when our daughter joined The Los Gatos Pride soccer team. During that time, we watched our daughter's confidence grow and her soccer skills improve tremendously.

Coach John has a gift for combining a warm and friendly manner with a disciplined approach to training his teams. He knows how to bring out the best in his players and offers them a supportive, nurturing environment in which to learn and grow. We highly recommend him!

John goes beyond being a very knowledgeable, patient, and motivating coach. He is a guidance councilor for my daughter's soccer career.

John goes beyond being a very knowledgeable, patient, and motivating coach. He is a guidance councilor for my daughter's soccer career. John has seen many players through many levels of development and can guide the newbie parent through the maze of opportunities to find the right fit for the player's goals and aspirations. His ability to frame the competitive soccer world in the context of real life makes him truly stand apart from a parent's point of view.

John is the complete coach. He teaches proper skill development, tactics and strategy, always setting proper expectations for both parent and player.

John is the complete coach. He teaches proper skill development, tactics and strategy, always setting proper expectations for both parent and player. But most importantly,  John's instruction emphasizes the value of leadership, team work, sportsmanship, strong work ethic, perseverance, and goal setting. These are all valuable "life lessons" that have served our child well, both on and off the field.