Tel. (858) 203-8969
Email: jj@ourcitysc.com
If I had to describe myself with one word, I would choose ADVENTURER. Growing up in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) – Tokyo (Japan) – Londorina (Brazil) – La Coruña (Spain), soccer has always been the core of my life. I was very fortunate to be able to play in those countries as a semi professional and as a national player for Northern Mariana Islands Men’s team. With these soccer experiences, it was inevitable to become a soccer coach.
For me, soccer is the epitome of life. The game teaches so many life lessons: the need for teamwork, how to overcome setbacks, and appreciate success. But as I mentioned before, I like to be on an adventure. Adventure brings anxiety that challenges you, pushes your limits. From these challenges we gain a greater understanding of ourselves. I love to provide challenges for my players so that they may discover their hidden potential. I am here to support players with all my power to develop them as a person and as a player.
*Ikigai is a Japanese concept that means “reason for living” or “sense of purpose”. It’s a combination of the words iki, which means “life”, and gai, which means “worth” or “value”.
Soccer/Football is my ‘Ikigai’.
LICENSES HELD
- USSF ‘B’ License (US)
- JFA ‘C’ License (Japan Football Association)
- AFC ‘C’ License (Asia Football Confederation)
- AFC GK Tutor Education (Asia Football Confederation)
COACHING EXPERIENCE
- West Coast FC (2024)
- SoCal Blues (2022-2024)
- AYSO United (2019-2022)
- Northern Mariana Islands Football Assoc. (2016-2018)
- U-16, U-19 Boys National Team / Assistant Coach
- LA Galaxy San Diego (2016)
- Carlsbad United (2015)
- Northern Mariana Islands Football Assoc. (2014)
- Grass Roots Sports Director
- Bunker Hill Community College (2012-2-13)
- Assistant Coach
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
- Londorina FC (Brazil/ Parana)
- Imperator FC (Spain/ La Coruña)
- Bunker Hill Community College (Boston)
- Lesley University (Boston)
- Northern Mariana Islands Men’s National Team (Saipan)
- East Asian Football Federation Tournaments (EAFF)
- 2014 – Guam
- 2016 – Guam
- 2018 – Mongolia
