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EMFC provides high-quality technical training and team leadership from professional soccer coaches.

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If you are interested in joining our excellent EMFC coaching staff, please contact Jurgen at doc@emfc.org

Aden Farina-Henry

I began my coaching with Eugene Timbers FC following a playing career that included playing at South Eugene HS and Yale University. I have coached a range of ages, boys and girls, and at all levels from U6 up to competitive U18 USYS National League boys teams. After starting out coaching with ETFC I moved to Alabama where I coached for Mobile United FC for several years, and for Gulf Coast Rangers FC. I started a futsal organization to introduce the sport to the Mobile area, and have been involved in grassroots efforts to introduce school age kids to soccer and futsal. I have a USSF E license, Futsal Level 1 diploma, and have participated in various futsal coaching webinars, courses from Spain and Brazil. I am currently taking the USSF D license course to be completed in March 2021. I have worked at public schools in various roles within special education for seven years in addition to coaching futsal and soccer.

Certifications

  • USSF D License

Andy Everett

Andy Everett is a native of Eugene and graduated from South Eugene High School. He then attended The University of Washington in Seattle and coached at both the Middle school and High School club Level. After returning to Eugene, he started coaching for ETFC in 2006. In addition to coaching club soccer with ETFC he was the JV2 coach for the South Eugene Boys from 2007-2011. Andy has coached both boys and girls from the youngest Little Timbers up to U-13’s. When he isn’t coaching or playing soccer, he’s sneaking off to the mountains to ski with his family.

Certifications

  • USSF National D License

Positions

  • EMFC staff coach

Christopher Stowell

I have played soccer since I was 10 years old and was a goalkeeper from the very start. I began playing club with ETFC for Gabriel Hernandez at 17 for the U18 Azzuri team. I played with Azzuri for one season and then the Boca Juniors Black team under Joe Beeler. I played one U19 Season for Westside Timbers Copa under Coni Constantine. We won the 2016 State Cup and made it to the Farwest Regional Semi-Final where we lost to FC Golden State Force who won the National Championship for the 3rd year in a row.

After club I played for 3 years at Corban University under Head Coach Aaron Lewis and fellow goalkeeper Jordan Farr as a mentor. I was a training player for the PDL team Lane United in Summer 2017. In 2018 I played for the EPL WA team Vancouver Victory under Logan Emory. In 2019, I played for Lane United as a first team Goalkeeper during their USL League 2 debut. In 2021, I worked and trained with the IDA Valencia academy. I have worked with professional GK coaches such as Steve Reese, Austin Pack, Paul Barren at NW Soccer Camps, Joe Beeler with ETFC, and Lindsay Parley who played for the University of Oregon women’s team, as well as professional Goalkeeper coaches in Spain. I have experienced the youth system in the US as a goalkeeper, and understand what high school goalkeepers need to do to build their resumes and skill sets to set themselves up to have a better chance of playing in college and beyond. I hope to use these experiences to help better prepare young goalkeepers to reach their goals.

Certifications

  • TBA

Positions

  • EMFC GK coach

Daniel Kahler

Daniel grew up in a military family and moved around a lot, but where ever he moved soccer was always there. Daniel played in competitive clubs in Florida, Germany, Arizona, Hawaii and New Hampshire. He played high school soccer at Lebanon High School in New Hampshire. He helped Lebanon High School have multiple winning seasons, and helped lead them to a State Runner up Title. Daniel’s coaching career began at 19 years old with him assisting a premier girls team in Hawaii. After moving to New Hampshire he began coaching at Derryfield School where he helped the school win 3 State Championships and was on the NH ODP coaching staff.

Currently, Daniel is coaching multiple GA teams at EMFC and is the Director of Operations for the club. Daniel is also an assistant coach at Bushnell University and the Head Coach for the University of Oregon Men’s & Women’s Club Soccer teams. The University of Oregon Women’s Club team has won two National titles, and has two National Runner’s Up appearances with Daniel as their Head Coach.

Certifications

  • USSF National C License
  • USC Advanced National Diploma
  • NSCAA Goalkeeping Level 3 Diploma
  • NSCAA National Junior VI Diploma

Ethan Ferguson

I grew up right here in Eugene Oregon, and have played soccer here since the age of 5. I played at Sheldon high school and was a player with EMFC for many years. I’m excited now to be able to continue my journey with the club as a coach instead of a player. 

I studied sports business at Bushnell University, and am also a certified personal trainer, also with a crossfit lvl 1 license. I have worked with and trained kids in a wide age range and skill set, both in a team and personal 1 on 1 setting. 

I’m very happy to be here with EMFC and look forward to working with everyone. 

Certification

  • USSF Grassroots

Erik Johnson

I grew up in Eugene playing for EMFC and South Eugene High School. I played one year of college soccer at Concordia (OR), before transferring back to the University of Oregon and focusing on school and club soccer. As a goalkeeper, that is one of my focuses in coaching, though I enjoy all aspects of the game and enjoy seeing players get better whilst enjoying the sport. I’m graduating in Spring 2023 with a BS in Economics and Finance from the University of Oregon.

Certifcations

  • TBA

Positions

  • GK coaching staff
  • EMFC assistant coach

Gabriel Hernandez

Coach Gabriel Hernandez is a veteran soccer coach with 15 years of club and high school coaching experience. Coach Hernandez coached the Eugene Metro Futbol Club 97 Boca Juniors White, and 92 Dynamo boys. He currently coaches the 04 Santos Premier. He was also an Assistant Coach for the EMFC U21 Select Team in the 2009 Friendly matches with Club America and Bayern Munich. Coach Hernandez also worked for five years as the Marist Boys Varsity Assistant Coach.

As a local high school player, Gabriel was a four year letterman at North Eugene where he earned 1st Team All League Honors as a senior. He then moved on to play professionally for two years with Club Deportivo Motagua (C.D. Montagua) in the Honduran 1st Division.

Certifications

  • USSF National C License

Positions

Gianna Raz

Gianna started playing soccer at age 4 and began playing competitively at age 10 in Souther California. On this club team, they played in State Cup and National Cup through Cal South where they made it to the top 4 a few years in a row. Her senior year of high school she was awarded MVP of the year and continued her soccer career at Bushnell University (otherwise known as, Northwest Christian University). At BU, she was a starter all 4 years, as well as captain her last 2 years. Her freshmen year, she scored the winning goal against Corban, Bushnell’s “rival.” During her time at BU, Gianna was awarded Most Inspirational player her last 2 years, Academic All-American, Academic Player of the Year, and the Champion of Character award her senior year. After graduating in Communications in 2019, she came back to assist the Bushnell women’s soccer team where she continues to coach. Gianna loved Eugene so much that she decided she’s here to stay, so she is continuing to gain experience in coaching by assisting a couple teams at ETFC as well. Her love for the game is almost as high as her love for people and creating a positive team environment!

Certifications

  • USSF National D License

Positions

  • Staff Coach

Guglielmo Attanasio

My full name is Guglielmo Attanasio but everybody calls me Gu. I was born in Italy and lived for 24 years in Milan. There is no other way to say it, I love soccer and that is why I coach it. Each of my coaching session reflect that, because the passion for the sport is what I try to sparkle the most in the kids.

I’m loud, proud, passionate and funny but not casual in my coaching, because that’s how I got it in Italy when I was a kid. I played soccer on and off throughout my life in Milan for several non-professional clubs (Dindelli and Frascati CEP to name a couple) but mostly when I was a kid.I also worked/studied as fitness trainer in Italy and here in Eugene at Lane Community College.

I started to coach the Little Timbers here in Eugene several years ago and I loved it. Recently I started to work with the Development Academy, the U11 and the U16 boys as assistant coach and I love it even more. I want to wrap up my bio with a quotation from one of my favorite soccer players, Gennaro “ringhio” Gattuso

“When I watch Pirlo playing soccer, when I see him with the ball between his feet, I wonder if I can even consider myself as a real soccer player”

Certifications

  • USSF National C License

Haley Jaros

Haley grew up in Eugene and played soccer since she was little. Haley is currently a student at the University of Oregon. Haley played on one of the first EMFC girls teams, the EMFC Edge. She was a 4-year varity player at Marist HS and played in 2 state final games. She also played for NCAA Division II team Western Oregon University in her freshman year before transferring to the University of Oregon. She works as a coach in the Little Metro program, has assisted Director of Coaching, Jurgen Ruckaberle and currently works with several of our EMFC teams.

Certifications

  • USSF National D License

Positions

Halle Meadows

Halle is currently the Head Coach of the Women’s Team at Bushnell University, Meadows holds a National “D” License and previously was the Head Coach at Southwestern Oregon Community College, where she was named NWAC Southern Region Coach of the Year in 2022, and at her alma mater Frontier High School in Bakersfield, CA. She also was just added to the coaching staff for the Lane United FC’s USL W team.

Meadows’ playing career took her to the University of Sioux Falls in South Dakota for a year before she returned to her hometown for a couple of seasons at Bakersfield College.

Certifications

  • USSF D License

Positions

Hannah Huston

Originally from Portland, Oregon, Hannah started playing soccer when she was 4 and has taken advantage of every playing opportunity since. In high school she was a four year varsity starter, winning state her junior and senior year, captaining the team, and was awarded numerous first team all state titles. Hannah went to college at Scripps in southern California where she majored in Science and Management and founded her college’s first ever club soccer program, which is still running strong today. After college, Hannah moved back to Portland and started coaching at United PDX. In 2018, Hannah moved to Eugene for work and began coaching with EMFC in that same year. She has been coaching for EMFC ever since and has worked with all ages, from Little Metros to high schoolers. When she is not coaching, Hannah enjoys reading, running, playing indoor, and adventures with her dog.

Certifications

  • USSF D license

Positions

Ian Malony

Ian is originally from Amherst, Massachusetts where he played high school as well as club soccer with the Junior Pioneers. He played for Lane United FC in their first year as a PDL team and has played for the University of Oregon Men’s Club Soccer team for the past four years. This past season they received a bid for the NIRSA club tournament in Arizona and went undefeated and won the National tournament for the first time. He has coached for ETFC for the past three years. Ian has taken a leadership role in our Little Timbers program this fall and managed one of our locations for this program.

Certifications

  • USSF National D License

Positions

  • Staff coach

Iñaki Gonzalo San Millan

Born, raised and educated in the Basque Country (Northern Spain), Iñaki played at youth level in the historic club of Arenas de Getxo (one of the Founding members of La Liga) and started helping his dad (former professional player) coaching U17-U19 Teams. Iñaki continued playing soccer at the club level and in community college while completing his graduate studies in the U.S. 

As a coach, Iñaki brings a wealth of soccer experience across many different levels. In the U.S., Iñaki has led and/or been a member of coaching staff with high school, club soccer, former development academy, ECNL and college. After spending a year at the University of Virginia women’s soccer program as a Video Analyst and Operations Assistant, he is currently an Assistant Coach at the University of Oregon women’s soccer program. Iñaki keeps his relationships with Spain and has been a member of the Santutxu FC U19 Boys, competing against La Liga teams such as Athletic Bilbao, Real Sociedad and Osasuna. Currently he is supporting 3rd Division pro team SD Deusto as Video Analyst. 

In Eugene, he has coached at Marist HS and South Eugene HS, as well as at Eugene Metro FC: from 2016-2019, the Rovers and Valencia Boys U16, U17 and U19 teams. 

Certifications

  • USSF D license

Positions

  • Staff coach

Jaime Aguayo

Jaime Aguayo has been playing soccer since the age of six years old, after moving from Mexico. Jaime graduated from Henley high school, Klamath Falls, OR in 2014. While at Henley, he played four years of varsity soccer as well as tennis, and track and field. He also played four years of competitive soccer for Rogue Timbers in Medford, OR. His collegiate career began in Rogue Community College, before finishing his last three years at Northwest Christian University. Jaime graduated in 2019, obtaining his Bachelor’s of Science in Education. He currently teaches middle school math and science at Prairie Mountain School, and coaches Boys Varsity Soccer at Churchill High School, and also coaches at ETFC as well.

Certifications

  • USSF Grassroots License

Positions

James Bilderbeck

James grew up in Topanga Canyon, near Los Angeles. He attended and played soccer for Palisades High School. Following that, he completed a double major in English and Communication at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He moved to Seattle in 2015, after graduating.

James began coaching club soccer with Seattle Celtic in 2016. James coached at Celtic for four years in a variety of age groups. Following his move to Eugene in the summer of 2020, James was hired to coach the girls JV team at South Eugene High School. In 2021, James took over as head coach of the Varsity Girls Soccer program. James began coaching with ETFC in January 2022. 

James is a big supporter of the US men’s and women’s national teams. His current favorite players to watch are Lindsay Horan and Weston McKennie.

Certifications

  • USSF C License

Positions

Jenn Nelson

Jenn played competitive and premier club soccer in the Tampa Bay, FL area from U10 to U18. She started all 4 years in high school as a central midfielder, and captained her junior and senior years playing for A.P. Leto High. Succeeding club and high school soccer, Jenn started coaching youth soccer at age 19, with her former club FC Tampa, and continued to coach after moving to Colorado with family. In Colorado, Jenn was the head coach for the Wheat Ridge Avalanche girls U-11 through U-14 competitive side and with the Evergreen Stingers, as a developmental coach and head coach for the U-12 boys competitive side. Since moving to Eugene, Jenn has worked to finish her BS in psychology at Oregon State, with plans to pursue a graduate degree in psychology. Currently, Jenn coaches with the ETFC Junior Academy Girls. Her coaching philosophy involves facilitating a challenging and fun learning environment to maximize individual and team growth.

Certifications

  • USSF D License

Positions

  • Staff Coach

John Schneider

John is originally from Smithtown, NY. Prior to playing goalkeeper for 4 years at St. Joseph’s College, John played for various clubs in the Long Island Junior Soccer League and at St. Anthony’s High School. After living in North Carolina for over 8 years, John, his wife and 3 children moved to Eugene in July 2019.
He holds an NSCHAA Level 3 Goalkeeper and US Soccer E coaching license. John was a North Carolina Football Club (NCFC) Youth Goalkeeping coach and has worked at NCFC’s College Showcase, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Goalkeeper Camp, NC State Wolfpack Soccer series GK camp as well as a staff coach for Focus Goalkeeper Academy. John has also coached Triangle Futbol Club Alliance.

Certifications

  • USSF National E License

Jonny Lemay

Jonny is originally from Bakersfield, CA where he grew up playing competitive club soccer. He started his coaching journey at Frontier High School and at South Valley Surf. Jonny then went on to coach at Southwestern Oregon Community College for two years. He then made his way up to Eugene and is currently the Assistant Coach for the Men’s and Women’s Soccer Programs at Bushnell University.

Certifications

  • USSF D License

Positions

Jorge Huaracha-Canchola

Jorge grew up in Springfield, Oregon and has played soccer as far back as he can remember. After graduating from Thurston High School with academic and all-league honors, he played collegiately with George Fox university (2 years) and Bushnell University (2 years).
Outside of ETFC he is coaching at Thurston High School and helps his family’s restaurant El Pique in Springfield. As a minority coach he is working earnestly to establish himself as a mentor and leader in the Hispanic, Latino, and Mexican communities of Lane County and is positioning himself within the greater Oregon soccer community to advocate for the next generation of soccer playing minority youth. 

Certifications

USSF Grassroots License

Positions

  • Staff Coach

José da Silva

José da Silva has lifelong love for the beautiful game. Born and raised in Brazil, José’s journey took him from growing up playing soccer on the streets his hometown of Araçatuba to the halls of the University of Oregon, where he would eventually embarked in the world of coaching and education.

José’s passion for soccer began with a soccer ball at his feet from a very young age. It wasn’t long before he found himself playing for the youth team of his hometown’s professional soccer club. However, José’s story took an unexpected turn when he qualified for the national track team, where he excelled in the 100 meters, long jump (holding a former U-16 South American record), and triple jump.

After his track career, José briefly resumed his soccer career as a semi-professional player for the Cascade Surge, a team based in Salem, Oregon, competing in the USL Premier Development League.

José’s extensive coaching career is a testament to his dedication to the game. He served as a Camp Director and held head coaching positions at and Marist and Sheldon high schools. His involvement with soccer goes beyond high school, as he also made significant contributions to youth soccer through clubs like McKenzie United, South Valley FC, Oregon United Soccer Academy, and FC Willamette. His international coaching experience, which includes leading local club teams in Brazil, further demonstrates his commitment to developing soccer talent.

In recognition of his dedication to coaching José earned numerous credentials and awards over the years. He obtained the BRUSA Certification, specializing in the principles of Brazilian soccer. His coaching abilities was were recognized with a series of Coach of the Year awards, including the 2007 5A Southwest Conference, the 1999 3A NSCAA and the 1998 3A State of Oregon and District 5.

José is presently serving as the principal of Springfield High School, a position he has held for the past 11 years.

Certification

Positions

Joshwa Martin

Joshwa started with ETFC in the spring of 2018 and is in his third year as the Thurston High School Boys Soccer Head Coach after beginning a rebuild of their program in 2019. He graduated from the University of Oregon in 2016 and is continuing his education in pursuit of a MS in Sports Leadership and Coaching. He believes that success begets success and has committed himself to facilitating individual and team development through service, mentorship, and leadership.

Joshwa recently took on the Head coaching position for the Lane Community College Women’s soccer program.  

Certification

  • USSF National C License

Positions

Leslie Sarai Monjaras

Leslie grew up in Eugene, OR and began playing for EMFC during her eighth grade year for Akers 04 Premier. During her junior and senior year she played for Azul (WPSL), and most recently she played for the Lane United Women’s team, it was their inaugural season in the USL W. Additionally she graduated from Churchill High School in 2022 where she played varsity all four years. She continued her soccer and academic career at the University Of Puget Sound (fall 22’) before transferring to Western Oregon University (fall 23’). Leslie began coaching during her junior year of high school coaching with our Little Metros program. Since then she has worked with our Junior Academy, boys U12-U15 premier teams as an assistant coach. Currently she is earning her undergraduate degree in Exercise Science while pursuing her USSF D and C license through the IGT Grant (from OYSA).

Certification

  • USSF D License

Positions

Mackenzie Kier

Mackenzie grew up in Stayton, OR where she attended Stayton High School and began playing soccer her sophomore year. She played for the varsity girls soccer team all three years and was on the varsity track & field team as a thrower for 4 years. After high school, Mackenzie furthered her education at Chemeketa Community College and played for the women’s soccer program for two seasons before transferring to Oregon State University. At OSU, she extended her playing career through the Women’s Club Soccer team for two seasons and graduated with a Bachelors in Kinesiology. Mackenzie currently works at Corvallis High School as an educational assistant in Life Skills. She also coaches the JV girl’s soccer team as well as the throwers in Track and Field. Mackenzie enjoys volunteering her free time to the unified programs in Corvallis High School and also the Special Olympics of Oregon.

Certification

  • USSF Grassroots License

Positions

Marcelo Alves

Originally born in Rochester,NY, my parents moved to Brazil when I was 15 Months old. In Brazil I grew up in Recife, capital of Pernambuco where I start playing soccer. I was a four year Letterman at Salesiano High School, where I also started my coaching career as assistant coach. During college, I started playing Futsal and end up playing amateur Futsal for Clube Nautico Capibaribe, a professional soccer team in Recife.

I earned my Bachelor degrees in Medical technology from the Federal University of Pernambuco.

Move to Eugene in 2002 and in 2007 joined the Boys Scouts Soccer program for Latinos as a Head Coach and Coordinator of the program through 2009.

Certifications

  • USSF National D License

Positions

Michael Latteri

Michael is a returning coach, who grew up playing for a local club that went on to win three state championships. He played at South Eugene High School and was part of the 2002 State Championship team. At the University of Oregon, he earned a degree in Human Physiology, while helping the UO Club soccer team win multiple regional tournaments and a national championship. He has a deep commitment to youth health, and will be furthering these efforts as a teacher at Yujin Gakuen Japanese Immersion Elementary school.

As a coach, he returned to South Eugene High School to lead various Junior Varsity teams for eight seasons. Over the past 15 years, Michael has also been able to coach a wide variety of recreational and club teams throughout our community, including our youngest Little Metro group, a co-ed middle school team, and his UO club soccer team. Michael has also been a referee and encourages everyone to join and support our local referees and their associations.

Certifications

  • USSF D License

Positions

Michael Strizelka

Michael has been coaching for over 25 years as both an Assistant and Head Coach with U8-U19 and High School groups. He has also operated as a goalkeeper specialist, college camp instructor, individual trainer, coaching consultant, and was an original founder of the Big Bear High School Boys Soccer Team program.
Michael started playing soccer when he was 7 years old. His experience ranges from Recreational, Premiere, Olympic Development Program (ODP), Semi Pro, and Adult League organizations. He was a four-year Varsity starter in High School and was Team Captain, First Team All-County, and First Team All-State for three of those years. He also played college soccer for Embry Riddle (03-04), when they were the #1 Ranked NAIA Team in the US, during which he set three school records, won two Regional titles/championships, and played in the National Tournament.
Although originally from Florida, Michael has resided in 6 different states including Georgia, California, Tennessee, Minnesota, and Oregon. Additionally, he works for Pipeworks Studios as a Video Game Producer/Designer and spends most of his spare time researching/designing video games, working out, filming/editing video, leveling up his cooking skill, and creating various digital media projects.

Certfication

  • USSF Grassroots License
  • USSF D license (in progress)

Positions

Pam Larkin

I began playing soccer when I was in kindergarten – my first team was called the Rockstars. I grew up in Silicon Valley and played for Los Gatos FC from ages 11-18 and for Los Gatos High School from ages 13-17. I was a three-year captain of LGFC and captain of the LGHS JV team my sophomore year. My junior year on the LGHS Varsity team we won the league championship. That same year, I coached the C.T. English Middle School 8th grade girls soccer team. From 2015-2019, I played Division III soccer at Smith College in Northampton MA, appearing in every game and starting 53/74 games. I also led the Smith Futsal Club my junior and senior year, organizing practices and scheduling tournaments. I returned to coaching in 2021 with ETFC and received my US Soccer licenses in 7v7, 9v9, and 11v11 the same year. When I’m not coaching, I enjoy nerding out over NWSL, Marvel, or Star Wars and training for 10Ks!

Certifications

  • USSF Grassroots License

Positions

  • EMFC staff coach

Pete Peterson

Pete Peterson has been with Eugene Timbers FC since 2008 and coached at almost every age in the club. He is our Junior Academy Director and College Preparation Advisor. He is also the head coach of boys soccer at South Eugene High School and an assistant men’s coach at Lane Community College. He has coached collegiately at Northern Michigan University, University of the South – Sewanee and University of Oregon.

Pete’s mission is to teach players to play the game of soccer at the highest level they are capable, using methods that inspire and motivate them to be their best – both on and off the pitch. He holds a USSF B license and has a master’s degree in Recreation & Sports Science in Soccer Coaching from Ohio University.

Certifications

  • USSF National B License

Positions

  • Staff Coach

Phil Larsen

Phil is a Eugene native and graduate of North Eugene High School. He has been coaching at the high school and club level since the 1998 season. Phil was the JV and Assistant Varsity Coach at North Eugene High School from 1998-1999. From 2000-2002, Phil was the Men’s Varsity Assistant Head Coach at Sheldon High School with Mac Wilson. During this time, their teams won a state championship and two Midwestern League titles. From 2003-2006 , Phil was the Women’s Varsity Head Coach at Sheldon High School. His teams won two consecutive state titles(2003-2004) and went undefeated over those two years. Phil was honored to be named OSAA State Coach of the Year both of those years. Phil has also been involved with club coaching as an Assistant, a Trainer, and a Head Coach from 1998 – 2005 with Oregon United Soccer Academy.

Phil has coached a number of teams for ETFC and is currently also the head coach of the Sheldon HS girls team.

Certifications

  • USSF National D License

Positions

  • EMFC staff coach

Porter Garrison-Terry

Porter serves as the Youth Technical Director, directing the Junior Academy, as well as overseeing U11 – U12 Premier and Competitive teams. He began coaching with EMFC in 2011 while still a student at the University of Oregon. He has previously directed the Little Metros program, run camps, and been both an assistant and head coach to numerous teams throughout the years.
Porter grew up in Benicia, California. His youth playing included time with Benicia Arsenal and Diablo Valley SC. He played with Cal -North ODP teams, attended Super -Y League National Camp, and won 3 State Cup Championships. His first coaching experience came with Benicia Arsenal, Benicia High School, and UK International soccer camps. Porter holds a USSF ‘C’ License in addition to numerous diplomas, and regularly participates in online coaching courses.

Certifications

  • USSF National C License
  • NSCAA National Junior V License
  • NSCAA Small Sided Games

Positions

Ryan Chamberlain

Ryan grew up in Florence, Oregon and is a 5th generation Lane County Resident.  Ryan played Soccer, Football, Basketball, Golf, Baseball and Track and Field while growing up in Florence.  He also played Intramural Soccer, Football, Basketball and Golf at Oregon State University and Colorado State University.  Ryan started coaching in the early 90’s.  He coached Kidsports Soccer for 4 years before starting with ETFC in 2021.  Ryan completed his USSF Grassroots License in 2021 and then completed his D License in 2022.  Ryan coaches with the Junior Academy and helps assist with Manchester City as well as coaching Basketball, Flag Football and Baseball.

Certifications

  • USSF National D License

Positions

Sam Engle

Eugene Native and played for one of the club’s first teams in 2006. Played for South Eugene High School before attending Whitworth University and playing collegiate D3 Soccer for 4 years before graduating in 2016. During college Sam earned honorable mention all conference as a freshman, 2nd team all conference as a sophomore, 1st team all conference and first team all region as a Junior, and 1st team all conference and 2nd team all region as a Senior. Sam was coaching numerous camps and at the at the beginning of 2016 he joined Little Timbers coaching staff and continued over the summer with Akers Red, Lyon Red, and Lyon Black. Currently Head Coach of Akers Red.

Certifications

  • USSF F license

Positions

Sara Klott

Sara has been playing soccer since the age of 3– and it has given her formative life experiences every year since the beginning. Originally from Southern Oregon, she grew up playing against the Metros for the Rogue Valley Timbers, and playing at the 3A level for her high school St. Mary’s of Medford. She played DIII soccer at Lewis and Clark College in Portland for 5 years (thanks to COVID), and was a member of the team that tied the record for most wins in a season. She was also a walk-on member of the Lewis and Clark track team during her time there. She played for ETFC Azul in 2022, and for Lane United in their inaugural season into the USLW in 2023. The beautiful game has also taken her overseas, having played in Denmark and Sweden as a youth soccer player, and in Granada, Spain more recently. Her college coach described her as a “soccer junkie,” which is the perfect description of her love of the game. 

Having been a coach’s kid, Sara got to learn the ins and outs of coaching from a young age. She has worked with all ages and abilities, from TOPSoccer to 6A high school summer trainings. As a coach, she believes that hard work and sportsmanship will yield more positive results in the long run– and she believes that, while winning is a nice byproduct of hard work, the most important thing with soccer, and any sport, is that you’re having fun. Summed up, her ethos with soccer is to “play hard and have fun!”

Certifications

  • USSF Grassroots

Positions

  • EMFC staff coach

Sean Sharp-Speirs

Sean has been around the game of soccer since his days at youth club teams in Victoria, British Columbia. Early on Sean committed to goalkeeping and undertook additional training catered around the specific needs of the position. With the aid of the lessons and support from his coaches, Sean was able to pursue soccer at Westminster College in Salt Lake City, UT where he was a goalkeeper for the program for 4 years.

Now, with decades of exposure to the game and years of goalkeeper experience, Sean is looking to share his love for soccer through coaching. Translating his experience and perspective as the last man back, Sean is looking to pass along similar joys and successes that his coaches helped him achieve.


Certifications

  • TBA

Positions

  • GK coaching staff
  • EMFC assistant coach

Seb Trickett

Sebastian (Seb) was born in Eugene and attended South Eugene High School. He played for multiple local clubs prior to the formation of EMFC; Lane AFC, South Eugene Strikers, Oregon West, and McKenzie United. As a club player he competed in 6 State Cup Finals games, 4 Nomads Coaches Showcases, the Far West Regionals, and the USA Cup. His South Eugene HS team played in back to back State Finals, winning the 1998 State Championship. They were ranked 4th in the country by USA Today and recently inducted into the South Eugene Hall of Fame. He played collegiately at Sonoma State University in California, then graduated from the University of Oregon. 

This is Seb’s 11th year coaching with EMFC. He joined the club in 2013 and has 15 years of coaching experience. With EMFC he has coached boys and girls of every age, from Little Metros to U19. He was the South Eugene HS girls Varsity head coach for 4 seasons where he was named Southwest Conference coach of the year in 2017. He also served as the TOP Soccer program director for 7 years and received the OYSA TOP Soccer coach of the year award in 2016. Currently he is the 3v3 Challenge Cup director, head coach for 14G Junior Academy, and head coach for 2 Girls Academy League teams 10G Sporting Premier and 11G Barcelona Premier.

Sophie Cleland

Sophie grew up in Eugene, Oregon and has been playing soccer since she was 3. Sophie played on ETFC Cypress and Force. She attended North Eugene High School, where she was a starter on the varsity soccer team all four years, and team captain her junior and senior year. Sophie won all league awards all four years, made all state teams her junior and senior year, and helped lead her team on playoff runs all four years, including a 2nd place finish in the state tournament her sophomore year. She will continue her soccer career at Willamette University next year, where she will study kinesiology. Sophie has also played on ETFC Azul for the last three seasons. She has coached at numerous EMFC camps, Highlander summer camps, and at Jordan Kent skills camps.

Certifications

  • USSF Grassroots License

Positions

  • EMFC Staff coach

Taylor Boyer

Taylor grew up in Springfield, Oregon and has been playing soccer since the age of 3. When ETFC (formerly EMFC) was first formed, Taylor played on the Spirit, which was one of the first 3 teams formed for the club. Taylor went to Thurston High School, where she played varsity all four years. She started and played in every game, garnering 4 All League honors, 4 All State honors and leading the team to the playoffs in each year. She went on to play her freshman year at the University of Oregon, starting in 12 games as a left back and also scoring a goal. Taylor went on to play a year at Lane Community College, registering 18 goals and 7 assists and receiving the Southern Region MVP Award. She finished her collegiate career at Eastern Oregon University. In her junior year, she scored 6 goals and had 3 assists, received 1st team all league, CCC Newcomer of the Year and NAIA Honorable Mention All-American. In her senior year, she tallied 16 goals and 5 assists. She received 1st team all league, CCC Player of the Year and NAIA Honorable Mention All-American, leading the program to their first NAIA Championships Final Site. Taylor has also played on the Azul, since it was founded in 2012.

Certifications

  • USSF D License

Positions

  • Staff Coach

Ty Ohrtman

Ty grew up in Eugene and participated in youth soccer through Kidsports. He played soccer at South Eugene HS and graduated in 1994. He was an Assistant Golf Professional from 1998 to 2008. He coached at South Eugene HS both as JV soccer coach and a Varsity Golf coach. Ty coached soccer for Kidsports in various age groups from 2007 to 2017 and he was the head coach for the Churchill boys program. Ty ran our Little Timbers program and will now direct the Discovery Program. Ty is married to his his high school sweetheart Sara Taggart and they have 3 kids together who all play soccer.

Certification

  • USSF National D License

Positions