Experience
“I teach my players to play intelligently, and creatively, and show their personality on the field. I push them to try new things and express themselves but to also show class and respect for the sport. A simple game but not for simple people!”
Teams:
- U15/U14 Girls Gold
Alan joined the Wizard Oak Brook staff this past year after being with Oak Brook Soccer Club from 2022 to 2023. Before this, he coached for Team Olympic in Plainfield, IL from 2019 to 2021, and the Bolingbrook Raiders from 2008 to 2011.
Coaching accomplishments:
- National Diploma from NSCAA
- USSF D license
Playing experience: Alan grew up in the Chicagoland area playing for several semi-professional teams and for Loyola Academy High School, where he was named all-conference and all-sectional. From 1991 to 1993, he played college soccer in the NAIA 1st division at Dominican University, and then at Louis University for the remainder of his collegiate career. In 1995 he trained in Guatemala with Ayuntamiento, a 2nd division team.
Favorite team: Real Madrid
Favorite player: Carlos el Pibe Valderamma