Coaching Resume
James Quijano
2157 Stillspring Pl
Martinez Ca, 94553
(925)381-6592
Hi,
My name is James Quijano; I am 27 and the current coach for Diablo FC boys U-15
D-1. I have been coaching for eight years and hold my CYSA E/D license as well as my
NSCAA National Diploma.
My father was born in Valencia, Spain. He played soccer for Valencia Club de
Futbol, a highly competitive soccer club playing in La Liga, the top professional league
in Spain. My father was afforded the best coaching possible which he has passed on to
me.
I have played competitive soccer in California for numerous clubs, most notably,
Ballistic United in Pleasanton California and Diablo Valley Soccer Club (now Diablo
Futbol Club) in Concord California. I spent five years with the club, playing as a striker
and periodically as a winger. I have had excellent professional coaching, working on
fitness and skills and utilizing that to become a successful player. Due to my fathers
influence, I attempted to play professional, going on trial with Seattle Sounders F.C. and
Portland Timbers as well as playing in the MLS reserve division in 2008-2009. I
currently play in various leagues in Northern California
My coaching philosophy comes from a variety of places. I have taken numerous
courses in coaching and I have learned a lot from my own coaches, as well as mentors. I
feel that hard work, and a team spirit count, as well as playing simple. What that entails
for me is passing on the ground, to space and feet. For the players to have a good first
touch, and to be physically fit and feel confident with and without the ball. I feel that this
will work, with the team moving together towards goal with confidence, versus having
the “superstar” be the go to player. I am a vocal coach, and I believe in practicing what I
preach. I follow the US Club Soccer and the US Soccer Federations current formation of
the 4-3-3. My goal is to take players out of their comfort zone, so that they will be trying
new things that normally they would not do
Player Experience:
1995-1999 WCSC Force (class 1) coach Jerry Katt
1999-2001 DVSC Crusaders (class 1) Chris Colao
2001–2005 Ballistic United (class 1) Kim Lambert
2005-2007 Golden Gate United SFSFL div 1 2007-2009 San Geronimo Marin Soccer
League div 1 2009- Red Devils F.C. East Bay Men’s Soccer League
Highlights:
1995-2001 consistent scorer for team, at least 10 goals a season
2001 3rd in district 4 league
2002 concord cup finalist
2002 state cup second round, losing to champion San Juan
2003 CYSA State Cup Champion
Team captain during 2003-2005 seasons
2005 finished as team top scorer with 15 goals, first season in Adult league
2006-2007 two consecutive finishes in 3rd place
2007-2009 semifinalists in MSL playoffs
Academic: Campolindo High School class of 2004
2000-2001 J.V.
2001-2004 Varsity, missed most of 2003-2004 due to knee injury
2001-2002 League top scorer (22 goals)
2002-2003 consistent on left flank for Campolindo as we pushed for an NCS spot
2002-2003 team top scorer (17 goals)
Coaching Experience:
2005-2007 – Ballistic United boys U-10 black D-III with Graham Bennett, and Brian
Kinnard, new team each season
2007-2008 Lamorinda Soccer Club
Coach of Under 9 girl’s navy and white team, Coach of under 8 boys and Under 8 girls,
assisted under 10 d-1
Coach of Under 14 boy’s class III team
2007 Ballistic United Summer camp: coach and trainer to U-15 boys team; worked on
formations and individual skills
2007-now: personal trainer for numerous youth in area, Skylar Bird 13, player on
Lamorinda Soccer Club girl’s class 1 team. Jake Oxendine 13, under 13 Heritage Soccer
Club. Ben Oxendine 8, worked on basic skills to start his career. Erika Dulberg, 18,
trained her on individual skills readying her for her first ever try-out on club team. Jessica
Bjerke 18, trained her for first high school season. Both played varsity soccer at Acalanes
High School in Lafayette Ca, and played U-18 girls class I soccer.
2010-2012 FCA United U-12/U-13 boys D-1
2010 DFC summer tournament-third place
2010 Stockton Kickoff: Finalists
2010 NorCal Fall season Silver Division: 2nd place
2010 NorCal State Cup Semi-finalist
2011 NorCal Spring season Gold Division: 4th place
2011 Novato Classic Champions
2011 NorCal Fall season Gold Division : 5th place
2010-2012 FCA Legacy U-19 girls D-3
2010 District IV playing league: 4th place
2010-2011 Hercules High School
Girls Varsity
First Season in, collected more points this season (7) then previous season (1)
Tied Pinole Valley, previous five seasons, the school had lost to them
2012-current Diablo Futbol Club 97 boys blue
2011-2012 Nor Cal State Cup Finalist
2012 Azuri Summer Classic: Finalist
2012 Orange County Kick-off classic: semifinals
beat Canadian team Magnuson Ford Mariners, feeder team to Vancouver
Whitecaps academy
2012 Dublin Fall Classic: 4th place
2013 Northern California Spring Showcase
semifinals (top rated showcase tournament)
2012-2013 Nor Cal State Cup Champion
2013 Eugene Metro Futbol Premier Cup: finalist
2013 Woodland Classic:3rd place
2012-2013 Diablo Futbol Club U11 boys blue
2012 Azuri Summer Classic: Semi-finals
2012-current Ygnacio Valley High School
Girls Varsity
2012 TriValley Champions silver
Diablo Valley Athletic League 2nd place
currently 17-5-2; 9-3 in league
Coaching Certifications:
National Soccer Coaches Association of America
National Diploma 2010
Advanced National Diploma 2012
NorCal Premier
Fiorentina
Introduction to psycho motor skills
Basic
Cal-North
E/D license
References
Reference #1: Stephanie Klingler
Co-worker at Hollister Co. 2005-2007
925-818-1434
Reference #2: Christopher Rodd
Friend
925-786-6805