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 Jerry
Smith, Women's
Head Coach at Santa Clara University, is the
Pleasanton Rage Technical Advisor. Jerry has
coached the Broncos at Santa Clara for 11-years
with ten consecutive NCAA appearances and six
Final Fours in the last 10-years. Jerry's wife
is Brandi Chastain, U.S. National Team player.
Jerry believes Pleasanton has great potential for several reasons:
the number of players in our program and quality facilities. Youth
soccer in Northern California is underdeveloped. There is tremendous
potential for player development in all three divisions of our program:
House, Advanced House, and Al Caffodio. Jerry envisions having a
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Technical Director |
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 Philippe
Blin was
added as Technical Director for the Pleasanton
Rage in June 2000. Philippe was born in LeMans,
France where he grew up playing soccer and
developed a love for the game. In Paris,
Philippe played semi-professional soccer
and coached men's soccer. In 1986, Philippe
move to California and began teaching the
game to youth level players. For nine-years,
Philippe coached/trained the Central Valley
Mercury (353-18-21), USYSA National Champions
from 1996-1999 with five players currently
on the U.S. National Team. He coached the
DeAnza Magic, National Champions in 1994
and the San Ramon Crunch, National Championship
Finalist in 1998. At the college level, Philippe
was the Head Women's Coach at San Jose University
(5-years) and Assistant Women's Soccer Coach
at Santa Clara University (6-years). Philippe
has been involved with the Olympic Development
Program, serving at the District, State,
and Regional level. Philippe brings to our
club enthusiasm, proven experience, and the
desire to make each player the best that
they can be.
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believes influencing a player's discipline, love
for the game, and most importantly their technical
ability will always be the key for their success,
both on and off the field. Philippe loves to work
with children of all levels and shares a passion
for soccer that we hope you will all find contagious.
[rage-td@pleasantonrage.org] |
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Youth Recreational Director |
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 Gordon
Lang: PGSA
is pleased to announce the appointment of Gordon
Lang to the PGSA Technical Staff as a
Youth Recreational Director.
The RAGE is fortunate to
have a trainer with Gordy's qualifications
and experience on the technical staff, and
is looking forward to his association with
the Club on a full-time basis. |
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 DARIN
PRESZLER: The Pleasanton RAGE Girls Soccer Club
has announced the addition of Darin Preszler to
the RAGE technical staff. Darin was most recently
the coach of the U18 girls' premier team in San
Ramon. Darin will be a staff trainer with the
RAGE and coach 2007-2008 U18 girls' premier
team.
Darin holds the National "A" coaching license as well as the NSCAA
National Director of Coaching Diploma and is a CYSA North Olympic Development
Staff Coach. Darin has played and coached extensively in the East Bay Area since
1995 and is currently the Varsity Girls Soccer Coach at Dublin High School. Darin
will join Trainer Gordon Lang, Technical Director Philippe Blin and administrator
Tamie Grimes and represent the fourth full-time staff member of the Pleasanton
RAGE. |
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