Technical Directors

Greg Wilson

DIRECTOR OF SOCCER

Originally from Downingtown, Pennsylvania Greg is a well renowned coach, executive, and respected leader in US soccer. With 28+ Years Coaching Experience, impeccable qualifications, and a vast professional resume - led by Greg, SBSC has the strongest leadership team in Southern California.

Philadelphia College of Textiles & Science, BS
Philadelphia University, MBA
Coaching Qualifications USSF A Senior & Youth Licenses
NSCAA Advanced National Diploma
USYSA National Youth License
Current UCSB Associate Head Men’s Coach
Division I Head Coach, Philadelphia University
Division I Assistant Coach, University of Pennsylvania
US Soccer Academy Director

Executive Director, Eastern PA Youth Soccer Association
NSCAA Master Coach & Soccer Leadership Diploma
NSCAA Director of Coaching Diploma
USISL ‘Pro’ Philadelphia Freedom
Division I Philadelphia College of Textiles & Science
NSCAA National High School All-American

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Andrew Montenegro

DIRECTOR OF COACHING

Originally from Ventura, CA California Lutheran University, BA Azusa Pacific University, MS USSF “A” License US Soccer Coach Educator License United Soccer Coaches Premier Diploma Current UCSB Women’s Assistant Coach Previous Eagles, RSC, LAFC Program Director 20+ years College Player: UC Davis and California Lutheran University

Originally from Ventura, CA, Andrew is well-known throughout the Southern California youth soccer community as both a coach and director. Andrew has 20+ years of youth soccer experience coaching and directing at the highest level. He has been fortunate to work with numerous players who have gone on to play at the collegiate, professional, and national team level. In addition to his accolades as a coach and director, Andrew is a Coach Educator for US Soccer.

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Rudy Ybarra

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

Originally from Santa Barbara, California Rudy is a well known throughout the community and Southern California. With 36+ Years of Coaching Experience, development of National Championship teams, and a vast professional resume. Rudy plays a key role in the creation and implementation of the club’s Technical Development Plan that outlines the club’s commitment to the development of all of our players.

Santa Barbara City College
USSF National B License
Current Westmont College Men’s Assistant Coach
Current Assistant Head Coach at Las Vegas Lights (USL Championship)
USSDA Technical Director
Ventura Fusion Head Coach (USL League 2)
Santa Barbara High School Head Men’s Coach
US Youth Soccer National Championship Coach

Founder & President, Santa Barbara Soccer Entertainment
Santa Barbara School District Staff
NASL Los Angeles Aztec, Tulsa Roughnecks & Memphis Rogues (Pro- NASL)
USA Olympic Team
California High School Player of the Year

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Christy Gates-Bowes

MLS BOYS ACADEMY DIRECTOR
BOYS ZONE 3 DOC

Originally from Brighton, England, Christy has been in the soccer world for 12 plus years with an extensive coaching background.

Christy will be instrumental in leading the new MLS EYDP along with his newly appointed staff; overseeing the implementation of our player development philosophy, oversight of identification and player selection as well as our comprehensive training plans and academy curriculum.

USSF A License
UEFA B License
USSDA Head Coach Experience
Previous Massachusetts YSA Technical Staff
Previous Santa Barbara City College Assistant Coach
Current UCSB Assistant Men’s Coach

12+ Years Coaching Experience
College Player: Brighton, Hove & Sussex College
Current: MLS Next Academy Director and U14 Coach

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Christy Gates-Bowes

MLS BOYS ACADEMY DIRECTOR

Zone 3 Boys (11v11)

Originally from Brighton, England, Christy has been in the soccer world for 12 plus years with an extensive coaching background.

USSF A License
UEFA B License
USSDA Head Coach Experience
Previous Massachusetts YSA Technical Staff
Previous Santa Barbara City College Assistant Coach
Current UCSB Assistant Men’s Coach

12+ Years Coaching Experience
College Player: Brighton, Hove & Sussex College
Current: Boys 2008 & 2007 MLS & 2007 White

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Willie Sims

CCA DPL GIRLS ACADEMY DIRECTOR
GIRLS ZONE 3 DOC (11v11)

Originally from Guatemala City, Guatemala Willie has been in the soccer world for 12 plus years with an extensive coaching, national team, professional and college playing background.

Willie will be instrumental in continuing to lead the charge and institution of club culture and competitive training environments within Zone 3. He will continue to focus on overseeing the implementation of our player development philosophy and comprehensive training plans in line with our club wide curriculum.

USSF C ‘Provisional’ License
NSCAA Futsal Diploma
Current Santa Barbara HS Coaching Staff
College Player: California State University of Northridge
2x NSCAA Division I College National All-American
National Team: Guatemala Professional Player: New England Revolution (MLS)
Current: Girls 2009 & 2008 Elite

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Claine Plummer

GOALKEEPING DIRECTOR

Originally from Costa Rica
USSF Youth National Team Staff
Coached Professional in the MLS

Coached Internationally with Jamaican National Team
FIFA & CONCACAF National Goalkeeping Instructor

College stints at UCLA and Occidental College Current UCSB Men’s Assistant Coach College Player: Ca State LA

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Coming Soon

MLS BOYS ACADEMY STAFF
BOYS DOC

Coming Soon

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Tommy Gray

GIRLS ZONE 2 DOC

We believe that the development of Zone 1 players is critically important as players take the first steps in their development pathway towards reaching their full potential.

Tommy will be instrumental in managing and progressing our environment for players, parents and coaches within our local community in what we define as our most critical zone.

Originally from Middletown, NJ USSF C License 15+ Years Coaching Experience NCAA Division I College Player: Rutgers University & Monmouth College MAC Herman Trophy POY Watch List Professional Player: Drafted by Sporting Kansas City (MLS) Pittsburgh Riverhounds (USL)

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Bianca Sweeney

BOYS & GIRLS ZONE 1 (RECREATION)

Ventura County local who played soccer in club and college. (Pepperdine & California Lutheran University)

Education: MA Sport Management (Long Beach State University) & BS Exercise Science (California Lutheran University)

Scholastic Awards: Outstanding Student Award & Kinesiology Award (LBSU)
Soccer Awards: Offensive Player of the Year & 2x Second Team All SCIAC (CLU)
2x State & CIF Champions- (Oaks Christian School)

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Waid Ibrahim

GIRLS ZONE 1 & 2 TALENT ID MANAGER

Originally from Jasikan, Ghana UCSB Graduate Northwestern University, Masters Degree 10+ Years Coaching Experience NCAA Division I College Player Previous Eagles, RSC, LAFC Program Director 20+ years College Player: UC Davis and California Lutheran University

Originally from Jasikan, Ghana, Waid is well-known throughout the Santa Barbara youth soccer community as both a coach and leader. Waid has 10+ years of youth soccer experience coaching and leading at all levels. In addition to his accolades as a coach and director, Waid work for the University of California, Santa Barbara Development Office. Waid provides a critical role of talent recruitment, identification and team formation for Zone 1 (Recreation) to Zone 2 (Competitive).

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Antonio Alonso

BOYS ZONE 1 & 2 TALENT ID MANAGER

Originally from Veracruz, Mexico
USSF ‘A’ License
USSDA Head Coach Experience
23+ Years Coaching Experience
Professional Player: Puebla FC (Liga MX)
Current SBSC Coaching Assignment:
2014 White, 2010 White & 2007 Blue Boys

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Dazy Jones

BOYS ZONE 2 DOC

Originally from Swansea, Wales, Dazy has 30 plus years of extensive coaching background.

Dazy will be instrumental in leading the boys teams within the Zone 2 (7v7 & 9v9) platform. He will oversee the implementation of our player development philosophy, oversight of identification and player selections as well as our comprehensive training plans and zonal curriculum.

Certifications:
UEFA A License Senior
UEFA A License Youth
FA Advanced Youth Award

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