Craig McGill
Director of Coaching
USSF National “B” License
National Fitness License Level 1
Coach Craig grew up in Scotland playing soccer. He was chosen for the County Select Team and he was captain for Ferguslie Utd U21 when the team became Scottish Champions in. Craig has played professional soccer with the Scottish Division 2 Stenhousemuir Reserves and with Burgh Juniors.
Coach Craig has over 18 years of coaching experience. Coach Craig led La Jolla High School to become CIF Champi
Coach Craig achieves success by instructing his players to do the simply thing quickly. He strives to be a role model on and off the field. Craig believes that a love for the greatest game in the universe can bring everyone together regardless of race, religion, color, or creed. Craig coaches because soccer can take you from the depths of despair to making your heart soar in seconds. He enjoys seeing his players with a huge smiles and watch them grow into adults. When not coaching soccer, Craig’s favorite activity is being with his family – no matter where they may be.ons in 1997 and took Palomar College to the playoffs in 1997 and 1998. He coached club soccer in New Jersey and San Diego before joining the Poway Vaqueros in 2000. Craig has coached both boys and girls teams, taking them to high levels of competition. His numerous accomplishments with Poway include: Presidio League champions at Premier Elite, Premier, AAA, and AA-A levels; Premier Champions undefeated; National Cup Semi-finalists; ODP ’93-Girls State and Regional Champions (undefeated); Gothia Cup (international tournament) playoffs (lost in PKs); and finalists at Nomads and NHB tournaments, as well as others. Coach Craig was instrumental in bringing a USL U20 mens team to Poway to successfully compete in the Super-20 League. Craig became a Director of Coaching in 2005.
Distinguished Quotes from the Soccer World about Coach Craig:
Craig is an affable character whose empathy for those under his charge is evident throughout. He brings a great depth of knowledge and coaching expertise to any program in which he is involved.
Graham Smith, Former Chelsea FC Director
Craig has a great understanding of the game. “A joy to work with and play, if I could only understand him.
Wilmer Cabrera, Colombian National Team, 2 FIFA World Cups
Motivational – great leadership qualities. “At trying times, inspirational”.
Ranbir Shergil, Ventura Fusion Owner
Craig has qualities that are very rare to find in a coach, he is resolute and effective, the specialist who deserves admiration, but also the friend who both respects those around him and commands their respect.
Jim Simmonette, FC Clyde, President Jimmy Johnstone Soccer Academy
Jean Willrich
Director of Coaching
USSF National “B” License
Coach Jean, a native of Koblenz, Germany, played club soccer and professionally in his home country before joining Dutch First Division club PSV Eindhoven during the 1977-1978 season, when they won the UEFA Cup. Coach Jean played with the San Diego Sockers from 1978 to 1988 as part of his 17 year professional soccer career, which also included playing for the Pumas and Wichita Wings. Jean is in the San Diego Sockers Hall of Fame and his jersey number (15) has been retired. Coach Jean played in the US Olympic team in 1984 and recorded a goal and assist during the Olympic Games.
Coach Jean began coaching youth soccer in 1989 and has organized successful youth soccer camps and clinics throughout San Diego. He is a former coach at Rancho Bernardo High School, and Patrick Henry High School. Jean was a coach with the Olympic Development Program (ODP) from 1997-2000. Coach Jean has been coaching with Poway Vaqueros since 1997 and has been a coaching director since 2005. He has coached both boys and girls teams at nearly every age level. His teams have won numerous tournaments and have advanced to higher brackets in Presidio League under his guidance.
Coach Jean grew up loving soccer and hopes to instill a love for the game in the players he coaches. (For more on Jean’s childhood, click here.) He makes practice fun and challenging. He emphasizes skill development, especially at the younger ages, and always expects players to do their best. As a director, Jean strives to place players at the right level where they can develop and grow to find success at a higher level of competition.
Check out this great video from Coach Jean’s Sockers Days:
Christine Drummond
Assistant Director of Coaching
USSF National “D” License
Coach Christine began playing soccer at a young age, moving into competitive in 3rd grade. She went on to play varsity soccer at Patrick Henry High School and dabbled in varsity soccer in college, though mostly enjoyed playing college intramurals. Coach Christine started refereeing soccer at the age of 12 and continued through college. Christine has played indoor soccer, in women’s as well as co-ed soccer leagues, and even occasionally has played in men’s leagues.
Coach Christine coached recreational soccer for a year and coached the All Star team at the conclusion of that season. She has coached competitive soccer with the Vaqueros since 2004. Coach Christine’s teams have won numerous tournament championships and advanced through several brackets in Presidio League. Christine was named Vaqueros coach of the year (2005-2006), is a PYSL Camp Director, and the Assistant Director of the younger girls teams.
Coach Christine loves to coach and uses the opportunity to infuse kids with a passion for the sport. She teaches her players about the various aspects of soccer, from the basic fundamental skills to the complex, higher order skills and tactics. Her goals are for players to have fun, develop skills, enjoy the sport, and experience teamwork.
Reiner Bilawa
USSF National “D” License
Coach Reiner grew up in Berlin, Germany and played youth soccer with the Hertha Zehlendorf club. At age 18, he switched to FV. Wannsee and worked up through the ranks to earn a starting position on the A-team playing in Germany’s 3rd Division. After couple of years, Coach Reiner played in an upper Amateur league until leaving Germany for San Diego in October of 1987. Coach Reiner is currently an active player on the Vaqueros 50 men’s team.
Coach Reiner has been with the Vaqueros for 16 years and has coached Boys teams from U8 to U12. His teams have won numerous tournaments and Presidio League Championships, including a ¼-final showing at State cup. His main goal is to provide an environment for the kids where learning the fundamental skills, discipline and teamwork is fun. Each player has the opportunity to learn good decision making during games without constant interference from the sideline.
Coach Reiner enjoys seeing kids develop and grow in the Vaqueros organization. Eight players from his first B-U8 team played together through their U17 season, playing in the highest division and successfully competing in a tournament in Sweden. He is the Assistant Director of the Younger Boys program at PYSL.
John Carnaroli
USSF Competitive “D” License
Level 8 Referee License
Coach John has played recreational and competitive soccer since the fourth grade, including the varsity team at Del Campo High ( Sacramento, CA). During college he played rugby at SDSU and went on to play for OMBAC Rugby Club. Currently Coach John plays on two different men’s soccer teams in the over 40 league.
Coach John was an assistant coach for the SDSU rugby team as well as helped coach the Southern California (SCRFU) collegiate All Star rugby team. He has been coaching youth soccer since 2004, working with kids from ages 5-10. In 2006, he coached the PYSL boys U8 All Star team and in 2008 he coached the PYSL girls U8 All Star team. He has been with Vaqueros since 2008..
Coach John enjoys teaching kids the concept of sportsmanship and the skills of the game. His goal is to instill a love of soccer and respect for other players, coaches, and referees. He hopes to pass on what he learned from his high school soccer coach: the value of setting goals and being rewarded when working hard to reach those goals.
Gerardo Costes
USSF Competitive “E” License
Coaching:
13+ years of Coaching experience:
- High School: Rancho Bernardo High School: Boys JV (2010-2011, 2011-2012, 2012-2013)
- Club: 2002-2012. Coaching Boys from U10 to U16
- Recreational: WYSA (Vancouver, Wa.) and RBYSA (San Diego, Ca.): Boys and Girls from U4 to U10 (1999-2002)
Playing:
30+ years of playing experience:
- Professional: Pumas U.N.A.M. Central Reserve Team, Mexico (1986-1987)
- College: I.T.E.S.M. Estado de Mexico: Team Captain, Scholarship (1984-1988)
- Semi-professional: Cantabria, Liga Española: 7 times Selected for Mexico City’s all-star team (1983-1993)
- Amateur Competitive: San Diego County Soccer League over 30’s (2005-2010), H&P over 40’s (2010-today).
Rob Crafts
USSF National “D” License
Class 8 Referee License
Rob was born in San Diego and first started playing soccer in Pacific Youth Soccer League. His family moved to Japan when he was 10 and returned to Camp Pendleton 3.5 years later. He began playing for competitive teams in Vista and Fallbrook and played varsity at Fallbrook HS for 3 years. He played one year (JV) at Yale until a knee issue ended his competitive soccer.
Most enjoyable playing experiences: Rob has played in competitive and friendly tournaments and leagues in 8 Asian countries while playing for and managing an expatriot team based in Seoul, Korea. Rob currently plays for and helps manage a SuperMajor team in the SDCSL.
Rob has coached kids in indoor, rec and all star seasons for years and is starting his 2nd season with Vaqueros.
His goal is to teach technique and tactics to enable his players to rise to their highest levels while also encouraging positive life skills. He hopes to impart in his players a life-long love of the beautiful game.
Chris Gallinetti
USSF/ Cal South National Competitive “E” License
Cal South Grade 8 Referee License
Coach Chris’s love for coaching started in 2004, when he coached his first All Star Team. For the past 10 years Coach Chris has been head coach for all levels of girls soccer from GU10-GU19. In addition to PQ and Presidio soccer, he coaches All Stars, a competitive 6 v 6 indoor team, as well as a 3 v 3 high school girls team and spring soccer. Coach Chris has coached many players who have gone on to play forPoway, Westview,Mt.Carmel, and Del Norte Girls soccer programs.
With many league and tournament titles under his belt, Coach Chris emphasizes working in a positive environment, while continuing to improve soccer skills, teamwork, dedication, determination and instilling a love for the game.
Benjamin Henry
Ben has been a PYSL and Vaqueros player since 1996, starting with a couple of years in the rec program and then playing on Vaqueros teams from U8 in 1998 to Super-20 teams in 2008-2010. He has played primarily as a forward and a goalkeeper, but worked some time at all positions. In his Vaqueros career, he enjoyed trips with his teammates to he 2007 Gothia Cup in Sweden and to the 2009 USL S-20 North American finals in Illinois. Ben helped out the club by working as a youth coach in the Junior Vaqueros and Friday night skills clinics.
Ben was a senior on the 2008 Poway High School team that reached the CIF Regional Playoff finals.
Since leaving high school, Ben has been a player and referee for adult indoor teams in Poway and Santee.
Since the 2008-9 season, Ben has been the Freshman boys coach for Poway High School.
Jantz Hoffman
USSF Competitive “E” License
Coach Jantz has been playing soccer since he was 6 years old. As a youth player in Norther California he played for the Redwood Rebels and participated on the ODP regional team. In high school, Coach Jantz was a member of Arcata High Schools varsity team for 4 years and twice was selected as a HDNL all-county player. Coach Jantz went on to play collegiality at Humboldt State University where he was recognized as GNAC all-conference in 2001. Coach Jantz began training teams while still playing in college ranging from U10-U19.
Coach Jantz believes in the development of both play and person through soccer. It is his belief that the lessons of discipline, effort, team work and perseverance not only make for a great soccer players but great people as well.
Steve Johnson
USSF Competitive “E” License
Began playing soccer in San Diego at age 10; played on several youth and all-star teams, played on a U-14 select team that traveled throughout Colombia, South America. Went on to play two years varsity soccer at Mira Mesa High School, earning all-league honors both years. Referee for various youth and adult soccer leagues at Sportsplex, USA, in Poway. CIF licensed and served as coach of the boy’s freshmen soccer team at Poway High School for two years. Continually resided in Poway since 1993 and married with two boys.
Brendan Kelly
USSF National “D” License
Coach Brendan grew up in England playing and refereeing football. Soccer is what he lives for. He played for his school, local club, city, and county teams. Coach Brendan plays for various teams in local adult soccer leagues. He is the Director of the Poway County Shootout Tournament.
Coach Brendan has over 20 years of coaching experience. He began coaching local boys/girls teams during college. He has been with the Vaqueros for over 8 years. His coaching achievements include four Presidio League championships, two Presidio League runner ups, reaching the quarter finals and semifinals in State Cup. His teams have been finalists in several local tournaments and won numerous championships (Albion Cup, Celtic Cup, Irvine Cup, Pegasus, PQ Premier Cup, Southwest Summer Classic, Hotspurs, Vaqueros Poway Country Shootout).
Coach Brendan works hard to develop premier level teams with technical & tactical skill sets to match. He fosters teamwork while working the players to be the best and fittest they can be. He develops great team spirit and a can-do attitude coupled with a desire for continuous improvement. Coach Brendan has a good knowledge of high school through college level soccer and wants players that have a commitment to play at this level.
Doug Lange
Junior Vaqueros, TOPSoccer
USSF National “C” License
National Youth License
Licensed Referee Instructor
Coach Doug grew up playing and watching soccer in San Diego. The youth teams that he played on formed the kernel of what became the Nomads club. He played for La Jolla High School and into college, and continues to play soccer in men’s leagues and pick-up games.
Coach Doug has been coaching for over 11 years. He coached recreational soccer with PYSL and has coached with Vaqueros since 2002. He is a firm believer that a professional must continually expand his or her ability. As such, he has attended the US Soccer National Coaching School twice, attended state coaching clinics, spent numerous hours studying videos, books, and periodicals on the subject of coaching soccer, and frequently exchanges ideas with other coaches, including coaches throughout the world over the internet. Twice his Vaqueros teams have been Presidio League Champion.
Coach Doug developed the Junior Vaqueros program with Coach Reiner to provide our youngest players with the best possible early experience with soccer. In 2006 at the National Coaching School, he spent a week in the National Youth License course working with the latest coaching approaches for younger players, and continues to research the best practices in coaching younger players by coaches around the world. Coach Doug makes his practices fun. Soccer is about having fun, and the better you learn to play, the more fun it is. He believes it is important that kids get a chance to learn to play soccer properly, in a positive environment.
Shawn Moazzeny
USSF – LA84 Foundation Finishing and Goalkeeping Specialty Course
USSF – National “D” Coaching License
USSF - Goalkeeper License Level 1
Amine Rachedi
USSF Competitive “E” License
My goal at the club present and future is to make sure not only that the kids are having a great time playing the beautiful game but also to be able to teach it to them correctly. I also hope to bring a state championship to club or be part of assisting many of the other great coaches with this goal.
Past coaching experiences
J.V coach at Mt. Carmel High School Head coach at Pruss High School
Freshman Head Coach, Asst. Coach @ Orange Glen H.S.
Head Coach w/ Colin Garon @ Orange Glen High School.
Jen Schultz
USSF Competitive “E” License
Jen grew up with a love for soccer and began playing in the 2nd grade and played into her young adult years. She discovered that she has that same love for coaching soccer when she began coaching her daughter’s team in 2008. Jen has been coaching for Poway Youth Soccer League since then. She coached the Girls U10 all-star team in 2010 and 2011 and Boys U9 all-star team in 2012. She has coached competitive soccer with the Vaqueros since 2011.
Jen supports high self-esteem in each of her players by accepting them just as they are. She builds on their strength while helping them improve their individual skills as needed in a positive environment.
Mike SmithUSSF “B” License
Mike starts his third season with the Vaqueros Soccer Club and came to us with 25 years of coaching experience. He has coached ages 5 through 19 boys and girls, both local and state level. Mike also has experience at coaching at the High School and Community College level. He has been a Cal South staff coach since 2005, serving as head coach, assistant coach, and ODP scout. Mike holds a USSF “B” license as well as a National Youth license.
Mike believes if a player is having fun they will put more energy into their training and games. If you add a challenging curriculum and a little self-discovery you will have success in the development of players.
Armando Torres
USSF National “D” License
Coach Armando has over thirty years of playing experience. He represented Ana Maria Carranza Jr. High and Jose Ruben Romero High school in Soccer State cups (Michoacán Mexico) in addition to playing for the City of Cotija Michoacán in Soccer State cup for U17. As an adult, he was part of two time champion team in a internal league of University Autónoma of Guadalajara (U.A.de.G), and tried out to be part of Tecos (U.A.de.G), a Mexican professional soccer team. He has played in varies Budweiser soccer cup’s in Orange County CA and currently plays for Old Pro’s soccer league in Scripps Ranch.Coach Armando was the P.E. teacher for a Jr. High in Cotija Michoacán México, and coached various ages of boys soccer teams in Mexico for two years. He has coached for U6, U7, U8 and U10 at AYSO Region285. Armando has coached with the Jr. Vaqueros program for one year.
Coach Armando helps his players grow to learn and learn to grow, because their knowledge should never stop growing.
Michael Willrich
USSF Competitve “E” License
Michael has played soccer his whole life; he grew up playing and loves the game. Michael went to Scripps Ranch High School where his team won CiF in 2004 and he was awarded CIF player of the year for San Diego County. Michael played for Poway Vaqueros during high school and went on to play at University of California, Irvine where in 2009 they were quarter finalist in the NCAA tournament. Michael has coached with Poway and been a large part of our summer camp program for the last 8 years and for the 2012-13season Michael will be coaching Girls U9.
