Natalie Eckerlin

Tel. (760) 845-1315
Email: natalie@ourcitysc.com

I am a firm believe that no matter what age your are or what level you play at, soccer should always be fun. I strive to create a positive, challenging, competitive and fun team environment where players feel encouraged to challenge themselves and take risks on the field. My ultimate goal is to develop confident and well rounded players and empower them to make their own decisions on the field.

LICENSES HELD

  • USSF “B” License
  • ASEP Coaching Principles
  • NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching
  • CPR Certified
  • Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) Certified

COACHING EXPERIENCE

  • 2019 – Present, City SC
  • 2016 – 2019, LA Galaxy San Diego
  • 2014 – Present, Carlsbad United F.C.
  • 2009 – 2014 Carlsbad Lightning Soccer Club
  • Head Coach, Girls Varsity Soccer, La Costa Canyon High School
  • Assistant Coach, Girls Varsity Soccer, La Costa Canyon High School (2011-2012)
  •  Assistant Coach, Girls Varsity Soccer, San Marcos High School (2009-2011)
  • Head Coach, Girls Freshman Soccer, San Marcos High School (2010-2011)
  • Assistant Cross County Coach, La Costa Canyon High School (2008, 2009)
  • Assistant Track & Field Coach, La Costa Canyon High School (2009, 2010)

PLAYING EXPERIENCE

High School:

  •  La Costa Canyon High School (2000-2004)
  • 4 –year starter on varsity
  • 3-time Avocado League Champions (2001, 2002, 2003)
  • 3-time CIF Champions (2001, 2002, 2004)
  • Class of 2004 Female Athlete of the Year
  • 12 varsity letters (soccer, cross-country, track)

Club:

  •  Rancho Santa Fe Attack (6 years)
  •  San Diego Surf (4 years)
  • US Youth Soccer National Championship Finalist (2004 w/ Surf)
  •  US Youth Soccer Far-West Regional Champion (2004 w Surf)
  • Cal South National Cup State Champion (2003, 2004 w/ Surf)
  •  Coast League Champion (2003, 2004 w/ Surf)
  • Surf Cup Champion (1998 w/ RSF Attack, 2003 w/ Surf)
  • Surf Girls Cup Champion (1997, 1998 w/ RSF Attack, 2003 w/ Surf)

College:

  • Washington State University (2004-2008) Division 1, PAC-10 Conference
  •  4-year starter
  • Set school record for matches played (78)
  •  Tied school record for matches started (76)
  •  Notre Dame Inn at Saint Mary’s Classic All Tournament Team, 2007
  •  Team Most Inspirational Player, 2006
  • PAC-10 All Academic Soccer Second Team, 2006, 2007
  • PAC-10 All Academic Soccer Honorable Mention, 2005
  • WSU Top 50 Student-Athlete/USAA All American Scholar Athlete, 2005, 2006, 2007
  •  WSU Athletics All-Academic Team, 2004-2007
  • WSU President’s Honor Roll, 2004-2008