DUSC STAFF

Alejandro Vargas

Position: B2013 Blue I,
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Bio

Birthplace

Cali, Colombia

Education

Universidad del Valle

Coaching credentials

National B Coaching License

Certified participant in the KNVB Academy International Coaching Course of 60 hours

FA International Coaching License

Coaching history

Brooklyn Knights U-17 Head Coach for Dallas Cup Tournament (1999)

Conditioning and Assistant Coach for Westchester Flames F.C. in the PDL (2000-2013)

Auburndale Soccer Club U-15 Head Coach (2010-2013)

Westchester Flames F.C. U-15 Head Coach (2014-2016)

Coaching Philosophy

I strive to provide a meaningful experience to my players while trying to improve their skills and to let them see the value soccer has on their lives.

Awards/Recognitions

PDL Champion for Westchester Flames F.C. (2000)

Champion of the PDL for Brooklyn Knights (1999)

Non-soccer passion/hobby

I like to read and workout.

Favorite club

Manchester City

Favorite Book

Soccer’s Tactical Evolution by Marti Perarnau

Favorite movie

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

Favorite song

Cantares – Joan Manuel Serrat

A good coach is one who helps his players maximize or discover their potential. That is his principal function.

— Marcelo Bielsa, Argentina and Chile coach