German Gonzalez
Founder / Coach
coachgerman@shermanoakssoccer.com

BIO:

German's passion for youth soccer, combined with his professional leadership, will help Sherman Oaks Extreme become one of the best soccer clubs in the United States.

German has over 20 years of soccer experience. The Salvadorian native has played with several clubs, including North Hollywood Jets, Cerritos Juventus, Zodiac and LA Salsa in Fullerton under Coach Octavio Zambrano. He was also part of the U15 Oylmpic Development Program (ODP) and played for the U20 Salvadorian National Team. He is a member of the Southern California Soccer Coaches Association and National Soccer Coaches Association of America.

He has several years of successful experience coaching in both recreational and competitive soccer. He was also and Assistant Coach for Valley College Women's Soccer Team. German directs GOAL Soccer Camp, a growing and successful Youth Soccer Development program in Sherman Oaks, with a focus on helping youth players develop basic and advanced soccer skills.

German is married to Mariel and he is the father of two children Joao and Bella.


ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS A COACH:

United State Soccer Federation - (USSF National “D” License)
The California Interscholastic Federation Certificate – (Coaching Principles Course)

2 Years on Coaching Staff with Sherman Oaks Extreme
Presently Coaching BU13 and Youth Academy

Coaching Experience
• 2008/09 - SCV Magic BU9
• 2008/09 - Saint Francis De Sales (Girls Head Coach)
• 2002/03 - LA Valley College Women's Soccer (Assistant Coach)

Championships
• 2010 SCV Magic Cup
• 2010 Los Gauchos Invitational
• 2009 Irvine Showcase

Finalists
• 2010 Simi Valley Eclipse Labor Day Invitational (playing 1 year up)

• 2010 PCSC | BRUIN Classic
• 2010 Coast Soccer League Spring Cup
• 2010 Irvine WInter Classic
• 2009 Coast Soccer League

• 2009 CVU Tournament of Champions

PRIVATE LESSONS:
For Request email coachgerman@shermanoakssoccer.com