Chris Daniel
USSF B License
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Chris Daniel is the head coach of the boy's program at Pelada. He holds a United States Soccer Federation B License, a United Soccer Coaches Premier Diploma, a Masters in Sports Science degree from Ohio University, and many other special topic diplomas. He has been selected to participate in the United Soccer Coaches 30 Under 30 program, which recognizes top young coaches across the country. Chris has played for Lane Community College, Marist High School, and trial matches at the USL 2 level. He has also coached for the University of Oregon Women's Club team, is the current head coach for boys soccer at Sheldon High School, and has acted as an assistant coach for Lane United FC. Chris finds it rewarding when a player grasps a concept and begins implementing it on their own and when a team becomes a well-oiled machine, playing good team-based football.
Coaching Badges: USSF B License, USC Premier Diploma
Contact: coach.chris@peladafa.org
Colin Hay
USSF C License
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Colin Hay is a high school graduate who attended a 3-year tradesman college. He played for Tynecastle boys club in Scotland before moving to the USA in 1982. Colin has coached multiple teams in California before moving to Oregon, where he coached at Pleasant Hill School and won multiple league titles, getting to the state semi-finals five times. He also coached at high schools in the area, including Churchill, South Eugene, and Creswell, as well as FC Willamette on and off for about 4 years. Colin enjoys learning new things through soccer and coaching kids. A fun fact about Colin is that although he is often seen as serious, he has a very dry sense of humor. He joined Pelada because of his past coaching experience with Joey in other settings.
Coaching Badges: USSF C License
Contact: coach.colin@peladafa.org
Jin Kwon
USSF D License
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Jin Kwon is a soccer coach from Seoul, South Korea, who has been a member of the Pelada FA (PFA) coaching staff since the fall of 2018. He has coached multiple age groups but currently coaches two U13/U14 girls' teams. He also coaches the UO Women's Green Club Soccer team. Jin grew up in multiple countries, including England, Scotland, Holland, and Guatemala, and began playing soccer competitively at the age of eight. He took a break from coaching when he went to college at New York University but resumed coaching with Kid Sports in Eugene, where he also earned his JD and MBA degrees at the University of Oregon. Jin's proudest coaching moment was when his team, PFA Vitesse, won first place in the regular fall league and then again in the following spring. In his free time, Jin enjoys riding his motorcycle and looking for Korean food that reminds him of his mom's cooking.
Coaching Badges: USSF
Contact: coach.jin@peladafa.org
Josey Scott
USSF Full Grassroots License
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Josey Scott is a soccer coach for Pelada based in Eugene, Oregon. She coaches U11, U12, and U13 girls and started playing with Pelada in 2015. Josey attended Churchill High School and played soccer there before moving on to Lane Community College. She is currently in her second year at Lane and plans to transfer to a four-year university at the end of the school year to get her bachelor's degree. In 2021, Josey started getting paid to coach with Pelada, and she feels content when she sees the joy of personal and team achievements. A fun fact about Josey is that she did martial arts for ten years and is in the Lane Dance Company. Inspired by the wonderful environment and opportunity to teach kids, she went through Pelada's Coach development program and got hired as a coach.
Coaching Badges: USSF
Contact: coach.josey@peladafa.org
Stephen Deskovic
USSF C License / Events Coordinator
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Steve Deskovic is a Senior Coach for U14 Girls and HS Girls at Pelada, and he is based in Lewiston, NY (Niagara Falls). He holds a B.A. in Philosophy & English from the University of Oregon, and he has a USSF C License. Steve has been coaching at Pelada since its founding, and his favorite coaching moment is watching players grow up and graduate from high school or college as people he is proud to know, with some even becoming coaches themselves. A fun fact about Steve is that he likes to help find homes for stray cats. He enjoys being able to work in a place where he can share his passion, experiences, and knowledge of the game with kids and families in a fun and nurturing environment.
Coaching Badges: USSF C License, OYSA Futsal 1 & 2 Diplomas
Contact: coach.steve@peladafa.org
Jack Kennedy
USSF D License
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Jack Kennedy is a dedicated and experienced coach based in Eugene, Oregon, where he serves as Head Coach/Assistant Coach for various age groups at Pelada. Jack played soccer at Sheldon High School and continued his club career with PFA 02B Akademik until 2019 and then finished with EMFC 02B Dortmund Premier. He acquired his USSF Grassroots license in 2019 and his D-License in 2022. Jack has been coaching at Pelada for almost 3 years and his favorite coaching moment is crafting unbreakable team chemistry with success on the pitch. He is inspired by the kids he coaches and their wonderful personalities and loves the game. Jack is also inspired by his boss Joey, who has a good heart and tactical knowledge that is unmatched. Despite being voted "most likely to win the lottery" in his high school yearbook, Jack continues to be an inspirational and passionate coach who strives to give back to the program that brought him his favorite soccer memories.
Coaching Badges: USSF D License
Contact: coach.jack@peladafa.org
Mike Oswalt
USSF D License
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Adrian Arellano
USSF Partial Grassroots License
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Adrian Arellano is a high school senior from Oakridge, Oregon, who coaches the U10's with Joey Garah and Jack Kennedy for Pelada. Adrian has played soccer for all four years of high school and plans to attend college next year. This is Adrian's second year coaching for Pelada, and his favorite coaching moment was coaching Royale with Jack last season. A fun fact about Adrian is that he holds the record for most goals in a high school career in Oregon. Adrian was inspired to work with Pelada by his fellow coaches, Joey and Jack.
Coaching Badges: USSF
Contact: coach.adrian@peladafa.org
William Pike
USSF C License
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William Pike is a coach from Newnan, GA, who has been coaching for 4 years. He is currently the head coach of the 2011 girls' teams and assists with the high school girls' teams and the u10 academy as needed. He is also the head coach for futsal and works with players of all ages. William graduated from Abilene Christian University with a BA and was an NCAA Cross Country and Track athlete. Prior to moving to Eugene, he lived in Sequoia National Park in California for four years. William enjoys coaching at Pelada because of the club's commitment to developing players and coaches and their vision for lifelong lovers of soccer.
Coaching Badges: USSF C License, OYSA Futsal 1 & 2 Diplomas, USC GK Level 1 & 2 Certificates
Contact: coach.william@peladafa.org
Nathan Hanson
USSF D License
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He's a pretty cool dude, if you ask me at least.
Alex Muvua
USSF D-License Candidate
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Alexander Muvua is a coach for Pelada based in Nairobi, Kenya. He coaches boys of all age groups and has been with the club for over a decade. Alexander's favorite coaching moments are seeing kids he coached becoming coaches in the club and playing alongside them on the same adult teams, watching their incredible abilities and game knowledge on the field. A fun fact about Alexander is that he can dance with a ball on the top of his head for an hour or so. He has a 2-year college degree and is passionate about the club's philosophy of providing a fun and nurturing environment for kids of all levels and abilities, without tryouts, hierarchies, or divisions.
Coaching Badges: USSF
Contact: coach.alex@peladafa.org
Joel Hahn
USSF Partial Grassroots License
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Joel Hahn is a soccer player from Eugene, Oregon who recently started coaching with Pelada. He currently plays for Dynamo and has a background in high school soccer. Although this is his first time coaching, he is excited to take on the challenge and learn more about the sport. When he's not on the soccer field, Joel loves to boulder and cook tofu burritos. Despite his lack of coaching experience, he was inspired to work with Pelada when he was offered the opportunity and saw it as a great chance to get involved in coaching and give back to the soccer community.
Coaching Badges: USSF
Contact: coach.joel@peladafa.org
Andrew Burgess
USSF C License
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Andrew Burgess is currently an head coach for Dynamo (U19) and Olympique (U15) soccer teams in Berkeley, California, with a background in secondary education and a double major in Spanish and History. He has played soccer for the University of Oregon and has many years of experience playing on indoor/outdoor, men's/coed city league teams. Andrew has also worked as a soccer official for many years. He has been coaching Pelada for six months and was delighted to see young players improve their self-confidence and find joy after a poor experience at a different club. Andrew believes in the club's philosophy of emphasizing personal and player development and treating officials, opponents, and all involved with respect.
Coaching Badges: USSF C License
Contact: coach.andrew@peladafa.org
Adam Jones
USSF D License
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Adam Jones is a U13-U19 Boys' teams coach at Pelada FA, with a focus on the technical and possessive aspects of the game to bring out the best in his players. He played recreational soccer as a child and participated in extreme sports during college and adulthood, including mountain biking and downhill skiing. Adam has a BS in Environmental Science and has been coaching for four years. His proudest coaching moments are when he sees the team's training efforts come to fruition during a game, and the players' pride and understanding on their faces. A fun fact about Adam is that he loves dogs, anything with an engine and gears, and sailing. Adam started as a volunteer coach in a rec league and has a passion for coaching, appreciating the "everybody plays" ethos at Pelada, and being part of something bigger than impacting young players toward their goals.
Coaching Badges: USSF
Contact: coach.adam@peladafa.org
Mark Nash
USSF E License
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Mark Nash is an assistant coach in the high school program at Pelada, specifically with Independencia and the futsal program. He is also a founding member of Pelada and a current board member. Nash graduated from the University of Oregon with a BS in Computer Information Science in 1994 and an Executive MBA in 2009. He played various sports growing up, including soccer, football, baseball, golf, basketball, and track & field, and earned varsity letters for soccer in his junior and senior years of high school. After suffering two torn ACLs, he retired from soccer and now plays tennis and pickleball to stay active. Nash has been coaching Pelada on and off since 2016, and he finds joy in watching a kid smile when they finally have success after working hard on a new technique, skill, or concept. A fun fact about Mark is that despite being half Korean, he doesn't know how to use chopsticks. His goal is to positively influence kids' growth and love of the game of soccer.
Coaching Badges: USSF
Contact: Coach.Mark@PeladaFA.org
Aidan Jones
USSF Partial Grassroots License
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Aidan Jones is a high school student and Futsal coach for Pelada in Oregon, USA. He has previously played for Pelada and South Eugene soccer teams. Having joined Pelada only a few months ago, Aidan has already made an impact as a coach. His favorite coaching moments are when he can establish a good relationship with the team. What inspired Aidan to work with Pelada is his passion for working with kids. Despite being young himself, Aidan is dedicated to helping young athletes develop their skills and achieve their goals.
Coaching Badges: USSF
Contact: coach.aidan@peladafa.org
Dakota Hanson
USSF D-License
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Dakota was born and raised in Eugene, Oregon. She has played soccer since kindergarten and participated in 6 years of club soccer. Dakota played two years at Pleasant Hill High School on the varsity girls soccer team; it was the first girls soccer team they had in 10 years. While at Pleasant Hill she was team captain her senior year and was awarded First Team All-League. Dakota has coached for many Kidsports teams, from boys to girls ranging in ages from 3-14. She has also coached U10 girls for the Eugene Timbers Futbol Academy. In addition to coaching for Pelada FA, Dakota is an assistant coach for the Pleasant Hill High School girls varsity team and attends Lane Community College. At Lane Community College she plays for the women’s soccer program and is majoring in Exercise and Movement Science.
Contact: coach.dakota@peladafa.org
Jonathan Fechtel
USSF D License - Goalkeeper Coach
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Jonathan was born in Springfield. He is an alumni of Marist HS, where he made the varsity soccer team as a junior. He joined the Pelada coaching staff in the summer of 2016, specializing as a goalkeeper coach. He has enjoyed playing soccer since he was a toddler and has been a part of Pelada Academy since he was in 7th grade. In addition to coaching with Pelada, Jonathan plays soccer for Lane Community College.
Contact: coach.jonathan@peladafa.org
Jess Chalette
USSF Grassroots Certified
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Jess Chalette is an assistant soccer coach who primarily works with girls' teams U10+. They also help coach the winter Futsal program for kids of all ages. Jess has an Honors BA in Communication with a Leadership emphasis from Idaho State University. They played center-back and defensive midfielder on Pelada's teams for almost five years and have been coaching since the fall of 2016. Jess loves helping players push past their doubts to create growth and understands that learning and developing skills is never linear. Pelada was the first place they felt like they could be a leader and they’re grateful to have a place there since their coaches encouraged them to get involved in the Player Coaching program.
Coaching Badges: USSF
Contact: coach.jess@peladafa.org
Soren Gustafson
USSF Grassroots Candidate
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Soren Gustafson, a native of Gold Beach, Oregon, is a passionate soccer coach who is always ready to lend a helping hand wherever needed. Growing up, Soren immersed himself in soccer and cross country, which ultimately helped him develop his coaching philosophy that prioritizes player development and fun on the field. Soren has honed his craft through extensive coaching experience, totaling over three years. His journey with Pelada began as a player, where he spent five years with the club and even went through the coach development program. His dedication to the club and its community led him to become an assistant coach, where he strives to inspire his players to grow, both on and off the field.
Coaching Badges: USSF
Contact: coach.soren@peladafa.org