OUR TEAM OF COACHES
Cristian Coloma
soccer@acdsal.org
Experience
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Sheriffs FC coach 2019 to present
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DSAL Grassroots Volunteer coach 2014 - 2017
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DSAL Afterschool Soccer Program coach 2016 - 2018
Matheus Menezes
Mmenezes@acdsal.org
Credentials
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USSF C
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UEFA C Ongoing
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NSCAA National Diploma
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ACF Fiorentina Advanced Diploma
Experience
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San Ramon FC: Staff Coach, Recreational Program Manager, Futsal Coach
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DV High School: Varsity Asst & JV Head Coach
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Diablos Futsal: Girls Technical Director
Livermore Fusion SC: U8-U12 Technical Director, NPL Coach -
Atletico Futsal: Technical Director
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Oakland SC: Director of Coaching
Angel Alcala
aalcala@acdsal.org
Credentials
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AA certificate in Kinesiology/Wellness
Experience
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Sheriffs FC Head Coach (2021-Present)
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OSC : Youth Assistant Soccer Coach (2018-2020)
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CRECE Oakland Soccer Club Volunteer youth soccer coach (2017-2018)
Glenn Van Straatum
gvanstraatum@acdsal.org
Credentials
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USSF Academy Director's License
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USSF A
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UEFA B
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Norcal Frans Hoek DOC Course
Coaching Experience
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Academy Director, Technical Director, DOC for Bay Oaks (now East Bay United SC) for 16 years
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Head Coach, California Victory in USL Division 1 (Professional)
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Asst Coach, University of San Francisco (D1 College)
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Head Coach, Merritt College ( Community College)
Playing Experience
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Played for the University of San Francisco, NCAA Champions in 1978 and 1980, inducted into the USF Hall of Fame in 2015
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Captain, U23 and U19 Surinam National Team, and member of the Surinam Natio team 1977-78
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Played for Transvaal in Surinam - two-time Concacaf Club champions
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Semi Professional in SF in the 1980s for Greek Americans, Hellas, SFIAC, and SF Glens
Board Experience
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Served on the Norcal Premier Board for 6 years helping start and grow the Norcal Premier NPL College Showcase
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Served on the Jack London Youth Soccer League for 7 years creating new grassroots programs for all JL clubs, helping cement a long-term relationship for use of turf stadiums at COA and Merritt for JL
Oscar Escobar
oescobar@acdsal.org
Credentials
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USSF C License Candidate
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USSF D License
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USSF 11v11 Grassroots
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USSF 9v9 Grassroots
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USSF 7v7 Grassroots
Coaching Experience
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MLS Next Academy Coach at Lamorinda SC
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Women’s Soccer Coach at El Cerrito High School
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Coach at Barrio Mexico Soccer School in Costa Rica
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Head Coach at Tottenham Hotspur East Bay
Playing Experience
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Played college soccer at College of Marin
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Played and captained varsity high school soccer at Albany High, CA
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Played competitive soccer at Mavericks Soccer Club in Berkeley, CA
Osvaldo Chavez
ochavez@acdsal.org
Credentials
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USSF F license
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USSF Intro Grassroots
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USSF 9v9 Grassroots
Coaching Experience
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Assistant Coach/ Team Manager at NorCal Fremont Rush (2018-2019)
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Head Coach at Sheriffs FC (since 2021-)
Playing Experience
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Union City Soccer Club -(participated in NorCal)
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Ballistic United Soccer Club -(participated in NorCal Premier, State Cup)
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Santa Clara Sporting -(participated in CalNorth, State Cup, CalNorth Regionals 2018, Dallas Cup 2018, NPL Champions League, NPL 1 Champions in 2017)
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Semi-Pro NorCal Fremont Rush Men -(participated in NSL Pacific Division)
