Wilson Rendon began his coaching career leading his own children and has gone on to coach youth teams for more than 15 years with Orange County Soccer Club and with Florida Rush Soccer Club. Rendon has won multiple
based on his approach of player development. Currently, Rendon holds a USSF "C" License and a
. He was also a Grade 6 referee for many years.
Stan Baker, director of coaching at Newberg Soccer Club, has traveled the world to better his coaching ability. In addition to his club duties, Baker coaches an
Oregon US Youth Soccer ODP team that has produced 19 players invited to
Regional US Youth Soccer ODP pools over two years. Baker holds a USSF "A" License and a
National Youth License, as well as FIFA-approved licenses from Brazil, Peru and Argentina.
Girls Competitive Coach of the Year regional winners:
Region I – Joseph Apodaca – Manassas, Va.
Joseph Apodaca secured his first coaching responsibility at age 14. For the three decades since, "Coach A" has honed his coaching skills through years of military service, international experience and coaching education. Apodaca began coaching club soccer in 2004 at Prince William Soccer, Inc., and his players have gone on to success at the club and
US Youth Soccer ODP levels. He currently holds a USSF "A" License.
Region II – Keri Heedum – Cincinnatti, Ohio (Ohio South Youth Soccer Association)
On and off the field, Keri Heedum focuses on maintaining a positive attitude while working hard. Her Hammer FC teams train and play in an environment of joy and hard work. Heedum holds a USSF "C" License and
National Youth License. Prior to her current positions at Hammer FC and Xavier University, Heedum served as a staff coach in Utah Youth Soccer State Association and Florida Youth Soccer Association.
Region III – Adrian Solca – Trophy Club, Texas (North Texas Soccer Association)
Adrian Solca wants all of his players to learn one thing, "all hard work yields a profit." Solca coaches various levels in North Texas and finds success in each, from leading his Solar Soccer Club Under-16 girls to the 2010
US Youth Soccer South Regional Championship and
National Championship to guiding his U-11 girls to a league championship. A native of Romania, Solca holds a UEFA Level "A" certification.
Region IV - Stephanie Coppola – Santa Fe, N.M.
Stephanie Coppola has successfully transitioned from elite player into competitive coach and has instilled her love of the game in her players. Coppola holds a USSF "B" License and currently coaches at Rio Vista FC and for
New Mexico US Youth Soccer ODP. As a credit to her coaching abilities, two years ago Coppola took over a second division team, which after two years will compete in the state championships.
The US Youth Soccer Workshop will be held in Boston from Feb. 16-18, 2012. The annual convention will be held at the Hynes Convention Center and is designed to further the education of coaches, administrators, referees and enthusiasts involved in the game.
Online registration continues through February 9. For more information please visit
USYouthSoccer.org/Workshop.
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About the United States Youth Soccer Association (US Youth Soccer) – US Youth Soccer - "The Game for ALL Kids!®" is the largest youth sports organization in the country and largest member of the United States Soccer Federation, the governing body of soccer in the United States. US Youth Soccer registers more than 3 million players annually, ages 5 to 19, and over 900,000 administrators, coaches and volunteers in 55 member State Associations. US Youth Soccer programs provide a fun, safe and healthy environment for players at every level of the game. For more information, visit www.USYouthSoccer.org.