COACHING STAFF
LUIS QUEZADA
Camp Director/Founder
Luis is currently the Director of Coaching for Ross Valley Breakers FC and Director of Coaching for West Marin Youth Soccer League. Luis holds a USSF "A" license, NSCAA National Diploma and is a CYSA licensed Staff Coaching Instructor.
Formerly, head coach of the North Bay Wave of the Women's Premier Soccer League, head coach of North Bay Magic 2003 GSSL U19 Premier Champions, head coach of North Bay Magic U-18, U-14, U-10 Girls Premier Soccer Teams, 1997 MCAL Coach of the year, head coach U14-16 ODP teams CYSA District V, and former varsity coach Drake and San Rafael High Schools. Luis was also a director of camps and clinics with master coaches of Tahuichi's Legendary Soccer Academy of Bolivia.
Luis developed the Central Marin Magic and Mill Valley Red Rockers programs in 1994 to give soccer players in Marin the opportunity to compete at the highest level. From that original program players went on to play for the Mexico National Team, University of Portland, University of North Carolina, UCLA, Cal, University of San Diego, Tufts University, Tulane University and Dominican College. He has continued to help and guide many athletes to achieve the same positive results. Luis has been coaching/training in Marin County since 1987. He has helped shape the soccer landscape in Marin and the North Bay.
In addition, Luis founded the USA/Mexico soccer camps in 1994 offering players from around the world exposure to international soccer. He subsequently developed the Spring, Winter and Summer Soccer Academies in Marin County to help elevate individual skills and to help prepare players for their high school and club seasons.
"My Vision is to continue developing programs that inspire kids to dream BIG and to help guide them towards achieving their goals."
—Luis Quezada
DAVID McPHERSON
Trainer
David has been training with USA Soccer Camp for 6 years. He is also a trainer for the BU18 and BU13 teams of Ross Valley Breakers. He grew up in San Diego playing soccer on the youth, club and high school level and still plays competitive soccer in SF on weekends. He has been an assistant coach for the boys' varsity soccer team at Abraham Lincoln High School (SF) for the past five years along with being the head coach for their girls' varsity team for the past 3 years. David currently attends San Francisco State where he is studying history. Upon graduation, he plans to continue studies at graduate school in order to become a special education teacher on the high school level.
LAUREN BATTUNG
Trainer
Lauren (goes by LB) has played soccer since the age of 8. Her competitive club career was primarily spent with the Camarillo Eagles Soccer Club who she captained her last four years prior to going to college. She played four years on the Chaminade High School Varsity team and captained her junior and senior years. From 2003-2008, she played for the ODP state (Cal South) and regional (Region IV) teams. In 2006 and 2007, she was invited to the US U15 National Camp and the Adidas ESP Camp. She committed to UC Berkeley her junior year in high school and played all four years with the Golden Bears. Along the way she was named All-Pac-12 Honorable Mention in 2011 and a four time conference Academic Honorable Mention. Serving as team captain in her senior 2012 season, she helped lead the Bears to the longest winning streak in program history, as well as a Top 15 national ranking. Lauren’s coaching philosophy, like her playing philosophy, is founded on solid fundamentals, possession style play, individual accountability, and a flare for creativity.
CRAIG WILKINSON
Trainer
Craig has been coaching for the Ross Valley Breakers since 2017, working with the GU10s, GU11s and BU11s. Prior to joining the Breakers, Craig coached for the Lamorinda FC in Moraga with the U9 and U10 girls and boys teams. Craig began his competitive soccer career at 10 years old and never looked back. After graduating from college, Craig moved to the Bay Area where he played for the San Francisco City FC men's premier division. Aside from coaching for Breakers, Craig and his wife have two kids and live in Sebastopol. He is also a licensed referee with more than 10 years of experience. His favorite teams are Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund.
Aslinn Rodas
Trainer
We're happy to welcome Aslinn to our team. He has extensive professional playing experience including the Guatemalan National Team, Xelaju MC Guatemala and Sanarate FC Guatemala. As a trainer he worked with Xelaju Mario Canposeco and other youth clubs throughout the US and Guatemala. Aslinn and his family live in San Rafael. He's excited to share his wealth of knowledge with USA Soccer Camp!
ALAN GULICK
Trainer
Alan coaches for the Ross Valley Breakers G2011 and G2012 teams. Alan played soccer for Santa Rosa United, Maria Carrillo High School, and Sonoma State. He enjoys playing center mid-field, and still plays co-ed indoor soccer with family and friends. He first started coaching soccer at Maria Carrillo High School in 2003. He was part of the coaching staff when the MCHS Girls team made it to #1 in the nation. He has his CYSA National “D” License. He also has coached two ODP District V teams. He has been coaching for the Breakers FC since 2018. He has his B.S. in Kinesiology with emphasis on Physical Education. Along side soccer he has coached High School Badminton, and elite level table tennis for over 15 years.
Jesus Duran
Trainer
Jesus played 4 years of college soccer, the last two years at Dominican University of California while studying Business. He also played at the USL 2 level for the local club team Marin Legends. Jesus is currently the Jr. Varsity boys' coach at The Branson School. We're happy to welcome Jesus to our team!
Felipe Galindo
Trainer
Felipe is a competitive, dedicated and passionate soccer player and coach. He played semi-professional futsal and soccer for 5 years in Colombia as well as competitive club soccer for 3 years. Felipe fell in love and started playing the game at a young age. He's been sharing his passion for soccer as a coach for 8+ years coaching kids of all ages. Felipe is excited to coach this season again for USA Soccer Camp!
RAFAEL MURALLES
Trainer
Rafael has been playing soccer since he could walk. He grew up in Guatemala and began playing professionally when he was 18. He has won 5 pro championships during his 15 year career while playing for teams such as Deportivo Jalapa, Tigres de Jumay, and Deportivo Carcha. Currently, he plays in the Liga de Leon in Marin and Poncitlan Soccer League in Oakland where his team won the championship for the last two seasons. He coaches an amateur team in San Rafael for adults. He has a USA Soccer Grassroots license and is working towards his D license.
HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY SOCCER PLAYERS
Counselors
In addition to our staff above, we will have varsity soccer players from the Archie Williams, Marin Academy, Marin Catholic and Branson boys' and girls' teams!
BIRGIT BYERS QUEZADA
Administration
Birgit manages all camps, clinics and academies. She's generally the "greeter" and knows most players by name! If you have any questions regarding the camp dates, trainers or scholarships, please contact Birgit directly at birgitbyers@me.com.