With new players, new families, and new coaching staff coming to SGV Surf, we thought we would have some fun and let you get to know a little about our coaches with a little Q&A.
First up, Coach Jonathan, one of our boys ’06, ’07, and ’09 coaches.
• Soccer Playing Experience (High School, College, Other): South Hills High School. Club soccer for over 10 years, AYSO 1 year.
• Position Played: Mostly forward and midfielder but played a little goalie in club and defender in high school.
• Playing Highlights (Honors, Awards, Accomplishments): Many club tournament trophies and league champions in high school, as well as “All League” player.
• Coaching Experience: Head varsity soccer coach for 2 years, assistant for 3, and 2 years of club coaching.
• Most Memorable Moment on a Soccer Field: Sr. year when we played Walnut High School in pouring rain to a point the ball couldn’t even move unless in the air. After we won 1-0 we all slid in the mud.
• Most Embarrassing Soccer Moment: When I threw in a ball feeling perfectly fine but somehow once I let go of the ball I cramped up.
• Game Day Superstition or Ritual: Any game before noon I wouldn’t eat anything until after and always listen to music to relax myself before the game.
• Favorite Soccer Team: A.C. Milan and Real Madrid
• Favorite Soccer Player: Ricardo Kaka and Gareth Bale
• Favorite Non-Soccer Team: Los Angeles Dodgers and Lakers
• Favorite Athlete: Rafael Nadal
• Favorite Movie: A Knight’s Tale
• Favorite Actor or Actress: Heath Ledger
• Favorite Musical Group or Singer: Coldplay
• Favorite TV Show: Married With Children
• Favorite Meal: Enchiladas
• Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Ben and Jerry’s Cinnamon Bun
• Hobbies: Playing just about any sport and FIFA
• Dream Vacation Destination: Italy or Spain
• Four Famous People You Would Invite to Dinner: Kobe Bryant, Rafael Nadal, Leonardo Dicaprio, and Ricardo Kaka.
• How Many Friends Do You Have on Facebook? 316, I guess
• Where Was Your Last Selfie Taken? This morning on snapchat
• Best Advice for Players: Don’t ever take anything in the wrong way and always pay attention. We only tell you these things because we want to push you to be the best you can be.