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Irving Ventura-Rafaela

Sonoma

Summary

Passionate and experienced Technical Director that focuses on helping the development of players on and off the field. Bringing forth a commitment to fostering a positive team and club environment conducive to success and overall wellness. Sharing the knowledge gained through professional playing experience and coaching education

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Director

Sonoma County Premier
08.2024 - Current
  • Served as a decision-maker for internal club decisions, creating budget guidelines, coach education and facilitate coaches.
  • Developed a game model equipped to the needs of our club which included curriculum
  • Oversee coaches through training sessions, in game coaching and assist coaches with resources.
  • Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
  • Modified general education curriculum for coaches using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Created and managed IDP to define learning objectives based on stages of development whithin our club and strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.

Boys Varsity Soccer Coach

Marin Academy
10.2022 - Current
  • Facilitated group coaching sessions and provided individual coaching support.
  • Utilized various coaching models and techniques to maximize individual and team success.
  • Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
  • Trained athletes in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum results.

NorCal PDP Soccer Coach

Norcal Premier Soccer
07.2022 - Current
  • Promoted stretching, mobility work, and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
  • Evaluated players' performance and provided constructive feedback to improve abilities.
  • Established individual goals and monitored player performance to support achievement.
  • Developed and led age- and ability-appropriate soccer training drills.
  • Maintained player safety through careful practice and game supervision.
  • Facilitated group coaching sessions and provided individual coaching support.

Director of Coaching

Sonoma Valley United
01.2022 - Current
  • Create and implement a game model for the club
  • Oversaw games and training sessions for coaching feedback
  • Developed a training program for the club and implemented a methodology
  • Guide and help coaches with coaching education
  • Implemented an Individual Development Plan for the players in the club
  • Verified that coaches in program attained full certification and licensure.
  • Supported execution of development program to retain and grow coaching staff.
  • Directed training, conditioning and performance of sports program and led and supervised coaches in efforts with assigned teams.
  • Organized and supervised all teams and coaching program.

CalNorth ODP Soccer Coach

California Youth Soccer Association
01.2022 - Current
  • Promoted the game by assisting players with understanding positioning, play techniques, and teamwork strategies.
  • Established individual goals and monitored player performance to support achievement.
  • Maintained player safety through careful practice and game supervision.
  • Evaluated players' performance and provided constructive feedback to improve abilities.
  • Improved player behavior through modeling and disciplinary interventions.
  • Promoted stretching, mobility work, and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.

Sonoma County Sol

National Premier Soccer League
01.2022 - Current
  • Promoted stretching, mobility work, and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
  • Coordinated game and practice schedules within rigid training timeframes.
  • Cultivated community and media relations through social media and other communication channels to support program.
  • Optimized player performance through personalized training and nutrition plans.
  • Established individual goals and monitored player performance to support achievement.
  • Maintained player safety through careful practice and game supervision.

Soccer Coach

Marin Football Club
09.2021 - Current
  • Maintained player safety through careful practice and game supervision.
  • Established individual goals and monitored player performance to support achievement.
  • Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
  • Improved player behavior through modeling and disciplinary interventions.

Soccer Coach

Corte Madera Football Club
08.2021 - Current
  • Displayed respect to coaches, participants and parents to promote positive playing environment.
  • Enforced discipline to encourage respect, fairness and equality for players.
  • Improved player behavior through modeling and disciplinary interventions.
  • Boosted performance of individual athletes by devising strategic personal training programs.
  • Established individual goals and monitored player performance to support achievement.
  • Engaged parents, players and staff to maintain open, constructive communications.
  • Evaluated players' performance and provided constructive feedback to improve abilities.

Soccer Coach

Mill Valley Soccer Club
08.2021 - Current
  • Adopted soccer strategies and tactics to maximize team potential.
  • Established individual goals and monitored player performance to support achievement.
  • Engaged parents, players and staff to maintain open, constructive communications.
  • Maintained player safety through careful practice and game supervision.
  • Built positive, productive training environments fostering team unity and camaraderie.

Director of Coaching

San Rafael Youth Soccer Club
08.2021 - Current


  • Supported execution of development program to retain and grow coaching staff.
  • Verified that coaches in program attained full certification and licensure.
  • Directed training, conditioning and performance of sports program and led and supervised coaches in efforts with assigned teams.
  • Guided and assisted coaches in writing training exercises for private youth coaching sessions.

Director of Coaching

San Rafael Youth Soccer Club
07.2021 - Current
  • Developed and implemented a curriculum which included training sessions and game preparations.
  • Oversaw games and training sessions for coaching feedback
  • Developed a training program for the club
  • Lead coach education for coaches
  • Verified that coaches in program attained full certification and licensure.
  • Supported execution of development program to retain and grow coaching staff.
  • Directed training, conditioning and performance of sports program and led and supervised coaches in efforts with assigned teams.
  • Organized and supervised total sports and coaching program.

Men's & Women’s Head Soccer Coach

College Of Marin
06.2021 - Current
  • Tactical analysis of the game by assisting players with understanding positioning, play techniques, and teamwork strategies.
  • Promoted stretching, mobility work, and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
  • Video Analysis for scouting and preparation
  • Improved player behavior through modeling and disciplinary interventions.
  • Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
  • Cultivated community and media relations through social media and other communication channels to support program.
  • Maintained player safety through careful practice and game supervision.
  • Built positive, productive training environments fostering team unity and camaraderie.
  • Evaluated players' performance and provided constructive feedback to improve abilities.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of California, Irvine

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Univeristy of San Francisco

Skills

  • Staff development
  • Mentoring
  • Analytical skills
  • Administration and management
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish
  • Technical leadership
  • Talent recruitment

Coaching Licenses

USSF “B” License

Federacion Colombiana de Futbol “Pro”

United Soccer Coaches Premier Diploma

The FA Level 1 Talent Identification

Football Theory Football Coach Evolution

Professional Experience

- 2014 San Jose Earthquakes

- 2016-2017 Bogota FC

- 2018-2019 FC Arizona 

Timeline

Technical Director

Sonoma County Premier
08.2024 - Current

Boys Varsity Soccer Coach

Marin Academy
10.2022 - Current

NorCal PDP Soccer Coach

Norcal Premier Soccer
07.2022 - Current

Director of Coaching

Sonoma Valley United
01.2022 - Current

CalNorth ODP Soccer Coach

California Youth Soccer Association
01.2022 - Current

Sonoma County Sol

National Premier Soccer League
01.2022 - Current

Soccer Coach

Marin Football Club
09.2021 - Current

Soccer Coach

Corte Madera Football Club
08.2021 - Current

Soccer Coach

Mill Valley Soccer Club
08.2021 - Current

Director of Coaching

San Rafael Youth Soccer Club
08.2021 - Current

Director of Coaching

San Rafael Youth Soccer Club
07.2021 - Current

Men's & Women’s Head Soccer Coach

College Of Marin
06.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Univeristy of San Francisco

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of California, Irvine

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