Tel. (760) 917-4472
Email: maksim@ourcitysc.com
I believe in creating a fun, yet challenging environment for my players where decision making, creativity, intelligence, and problem solving skills are highly encouraged and advised.
I place high emphasis on teamwork, experiential learning, and commitment to excellence in development and growth as a player as well as a person.
My ultimate goal is to create a respectful, positive, healthy, and safe soccer learning environment while also fostering the development of a positive mental attitude, good sportsmanship, technical skills as well as players’ understanding, and appreciation of team play and positional awareness.
I’m also passionate about mentoring youth athletes to build relationships, establish sustainable training habits, and supporting a healthy lifestyle.
LICENSES HELD
- USSF C License
- Scout and Instructor SoCal League (US Club)
- PDP Staff Coach – NPL Southwest 2023
- Safe Haven Certified
- CPR & AED Certified
- First Aid Certified
- Concussion Protocol Certified
EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Science, California State University – San Marcos, CA
Major: Global Business Management, Minor: Finance - Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Arts University – Yekaterinburg, Russia
Major: Linguistics
COACHING EXPERIENCE
- Club Soccer Head Coach – Girls, AYSO United North County, CA 2019-2024
• 2023 Coronado Cup Holiday Classic Champions
• 2022 SoCal League Champions
• 2022 Pats Cup Champions
• 2022 RSF Attack Classic Finalists
• 2022 SD Force Summer Classic Finalists
• 2021 SoCal State Cup Final Four
• 2021 SoCal League Champions
• 2021 Pats Cup Champions
• 2020 SoCal League Champions - Club Soccer Head Coach – Girls, North County Matrix, CA 2017-2019
- Club Soccer Head Coach – Boys, Oceanside Breakers, CA 2015-2017
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- AYSO United Coach of the Year in 2022
- AYSO United Coach of the Year in 2021
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
- Liberal Arts University, Yekaterinburg, Russia
- VIZ-Sinara 2, Futsal, Yekaterinburg, Russia
- Ural 2, Yekaterinburg, Russia
- Zenit St. Petersburg Academy, Murmansk, Russia
