Our coaches work hard to guide players toward success and create opportunities for players to grow. Plus, they’re amazing people, too. Get to know your PacNW coach and read about your coach’s coaching licenses, educational background, all-time favorite soccer player, favorite team, and personal fun facts.
PacNW 2024-2025 Coaches
For a the list of coaching assignments for each team, head to our Teams/Coaching Staff page.
Axel Flaten
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| Coaching License(s) |
USSF National B License |
| Educational Background |
University of Washington; majored in Presentation and Rhetoric. Coach for 7 years |
| Favorite Soccer Player |
Lionel Messi |
| Favorite Team |
Barcelona |
| Personal Facts |
I’ve competed professionally in Halo, Call of Duty and League of Legends. |
Chalise Baysa
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| Coaching License(s) |
USSF National A License |
| Educational Background |
University of Oregon- BS in Exercise and Movement Science; minor in Business Administration and Computer Information Technology |
| Favorite Soccer Player |
Pele and Michelle Akers |
| Favorite Team |
Philippine Women’s National Team 🙂 |
| Personal Facts |
I like hanging out with friends and family (eating, sporting events, concerts, traveling, etc) |
Diego Betancourt
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| Coaching License(s) |
Grassroots |
| Educational Background |
Bellevue College – Associate Degree |
| Favorite Soccer Player |
Tie between Philipp Lahm and Kevin De Bruyne |
| Favorite Team |
2015-2016 Bayern Munich |
| Personal Facts |
Absolutely fascinated by all kinds of music; mainly dance music, RnB, Classic & Indie Rock/Pop. I collect Records, Concerts & Music Festivals are my favorite outings, and I could not live without Phad See Ew, Pho, Dim Sum, and Birria. |
Eben Mudede
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| Coaching License(s) |
Played in NCAA/PacNW Alum |
| Educational Background |
Linfield University |
| Favorite Soccer Player |
Pete Cech |
| Favorite Team |
Chelsea |
| Personal Facts |
I played for Pac, B96. Also I’m an avid runner! |
Eugene Poublon
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| Coaching License(s) |
USSF National A License |
| Educational Background |
Attended 4 year college in Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Favorite Soccer Player |
Lionel Messi |
| Favorite Team |
Barcelona (2010) |
| Personal Facts |
Have a wife her name is Tonya, son Maddox and daughter Tia |
Hector Betancourt
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| Coaching License(s) |
USSF National D License |
| Educational Background |
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| Favorite Soccer Player |
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| Favorite Team |
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| Personal Facts |
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Isaac Gettis
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| Coaching License(s) |
USSF Grassroots |
| Educational Background |
Bachelor’s degree in Business: Sports Management from Concordia University, Irvine. Minor in Biology |
| Favorite Soccer Player |
Didier Drogba |
| Favorite Team |
Chelsea FC |
| Personal Facts |
I play Call of Duty Warzone legend. |
Jeff Corrales
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| Coaching License(s) |
USSF National D License |
| Educational Background |
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| Favorite Soccer Player |
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| Favorite Team |
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| Personal Facts |
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Jenna Martinez
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| Coaching License(s) |
USSF B license |
| Educational Background |
Bachelors in Psychology from Concordia University (Portland) |
| Favorite Soccer Player |
Nemanja Vidic |
| Favorite Team |
Manchester United |
| Personal Facts |
Family time is the best time with my husband, kids (Maverick, Zara & Enzo) and 2 Rottweilers! |
Liz Spencer
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| Coaching License(s) |
USSF National B License; NSCAA DOC Diploma; NSCAA Advanced Regional Diploma; Coerver Coaching Diploma |
| Educational Background |
National Board Certified Teacher
Masters in Teaching
K-8, Middle School Math & Science Endorsement;
B. S. Liberal Arts;
NASM Sports Performance Trainer
AFAA Fitness Pro |
| Favorite Soccer Player |
Zinedine Yazid Zidane |
| Favorite Team |
Sounders |
| Personal Facts |
I love to read on the beach!! |
Luke Sandblom
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| Coaching License(s) |
USSF National C License |
| Educational Background |
University of Puget Sound ‘14 B.S. Mathematics |
| Favorite Soccer Player |
Lionel Messi |
| Favorite Team |
US Men’s National Team |
| Personal Facts |
I love to travel! |
Lyndsey Patterson
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| Coaching License(s) |
USSF National A License |
| Educational Background |
4 Year College |
| Favorite Soccer Player |
Tiffeny Milbrett |
| Favorite Team |
Green Bay Packers |
| Personal Facts |
I enjoy watching TV |
Malia Arrant
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| Coaching License(s) |
USSF National A License; USSF National Youth License |
| Educational Background |
University of Washington – B.A. with a Major in Economics & B.A. with a Major in Sociology |
| Favorite Soccer Player |
Hope Solo |
| Favorite Team |
USWNT |
| Personal Facts |
Love volleyball and some country music 🙂 |
Michelle Carmel
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| Coaching License(s) |
Played Division I |
| Educational Background |
Played on Youth National Team, U-20 Women’s National Team. |
| Favorite Soccer Player |
PELE |
| Favorite Team |
Manchester United |
| Personal Facts |
I love to read! |
Miguel Gonzalez
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| Coaching License(s) |
USSF National C License |
| Educational Background |
Seattle University, Bachelor’s in Liberal Studies |
| Favorite Soccer Player |
Ronaldinho |
| Favorite Team |
Chivas |
| Personal Facts |
I love the outdoors (fishing, hiking, etc.) I have 3 brothers & 2 sisters. Sushi is my go to food. |
Orlando Ramirez
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| Coaching License(s) |
USSF National C License; United Soccer Coaches of America – Advanced National Diploma; United Soccer Coaches of America – GK Level 1 Diploma |
| Educational Background |
NASM- CPT; High School Diploma |
| Favorite Soccer Player |
Ronaldinho |
| Favorite Team |
Atlas FC |
| Personal Facts |
I enjoy lifting heavy weights at the gym and favorite cheat meal is pizza! |
Paul Aur
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| Coaching License(s) |
United Soccer Coaches advanced national
USSF A License |
| Educational Background |
BA in Business Administration focus on Finance Seattle University |
| Favorite Soccer Player |
Dennis Bergkamp |
| Favorite Team |
2003-04 Arsenal “invincibles” |
| Personal Facts |
I have a dual Citizenship with Brazil |
Pedro Eduardo Millan
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| Coaching License(s) |
USSF National A License
RFEF “1” license” |
| Educational Background |
B.A. in Accounting from University of Evansville
Masters in Talent Identification and Development in Soccer from Real Madrid
Masters in Sports Management From Spanish Soccer Federation (RFEF)
Spanish Sports Narration Certificate from Sporticus” |
| Favorite Soccer Player |
Maradona, Messi and Xavi |
| Favorite Team |
Vinotinto |
| Personal Facts |
Love music (U2, Coldplay, Motley Crue), soccer and family. It doesn’t get much better than that! |
Pedro Gordo Millan
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| Coaching License(s) |
USSF National B License |
| Educational Background |
Bachelor degree in International Bussines and Customs, Caracas Venezuela |
| Favorite Soccer Player |
Diego Sineone / Fernando Redondo / Xavi |
| Favorite Team |
La Vinotinto / Barcelona / Guardiola’s Team |
| Personal Facts |
Music to dance (merengue, salsa), soccer and family and spend time with my daughter |
Ryan Dortch
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| Coaching License(s) |
USSF National A License; TOVO V1 Course; Various World Football Academy (Football Coach Evolution) Diplomas; 2014 US Youth Soccer Washington State, Region IV and National Girls Competitive Coach of the Year |
| Educational Background |
B.A. in Business Administration from Western Washington University |
| Favorite Soccer Player |
Andres Iniesta |
| Favorite Team |
Barcelona |
| Personal Facts |
I am lucky to be married to a wonderful woman, Megan, and to have two amazing kids, Claire and Adam. When I am not on the soccer field, I spend my time with them! |
Samantha Corrales
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| Coaching License(s) |
Starting her Grassroots |
| Educational Background |
Currently studying at Central University University online, major in Psychology with a minor in Early Childhood Education |
| Favorite Soccer Player |
DeAndre Yedlin |
| Favorite Team |
Costa Rican National team |
| Personal Facts |
I love coaching alongside my dad, Jeff. I love to travel, my goal is to travel to various European countries. I also love photography and do a bit of sports photography |
Savanna Dickson
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| Coaching License(s) |
USSF NationalC License |
| Educational Background |
– 2 year college – Certified Hot yoga and fitness instructor |
| Favorite Soccer Player |
Mia Hamm |
| Favorite Team |
Sounders FC |
| Personal Facts |
Married, mom of two (Annabelle and Kade). Lover of the outdoors, anything sports related, traveling and watching my kiddos grow. |
Scott Song
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| Coaching License(s) |
USSF Grassroots |
| Educational Background |
Graduated from Seattle Pacific University with a BA |
| Favorite Soccer Player |
Maradona |
| Favorite Team |
1990’s US Men’s World Cup team |
| Personal Facts |
I am a Grill Master that enjoys new foods and spending time with family and friends. |
Serwaah Fordjour
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| Coaching License(s) |
USSF National B License |
| Educational Background |
Bachelor’s of Arts, Exercise Science, University of Puget Sound |
| Favorite Soccer Player |
Marta |
| Favorite Team |
1999 US Women’s National Team |
| Personal Facts |
I love everything about food; cooking, eating, and discovering new types of cuisines. |
Seyti Sidibay
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| Coaching License(s) |
USSF National B License |
| Educational Background |
Delaware Technical Community College (Associate)
United States Sports Academy (attaining Bachelors) |
| Favorite Soccer Player |
George Weah |
| Favorite Team |
Manchester City |
| Personal Facts |
My hobbies are hiking, reading, working out and traveling. I enjoy being with my family and I am a proud father of my two wonderful kids. I hail from Africa (Mali) so I love African cuisine and I enjoy listening to African music. I also speak Arabic, Madinka and some Spanish |
Taylor Cecil
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| Coaching License(s) |
USSF National C License |
| Educational Background |
2 year Associate Degree in Business – Greenriver Community College |
| Favorite Soccer Player |
Virgil Van Dijk |
| Favorite Team |
Real Madrid |
| Personal Facts |
I love my Dachshund & Orange Theory |
Teddy Acpal
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| Coaching License(s) |
USSF National C License |
| Educational Background |
University of Hawai’i at Manoa |
| Favorite Soccer Player |
Savannah, of course!! |
| Favorite Team |
Real Madrid |
| Personal Facts |
I love everything Hawaiian except my pizza. |
Vince LaPorta
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| Coaching License(s) |
USSF National B License; USSF National Youth License |
| Educational Background |
B.A. Regenerative Medicine |
| Favorite Soccer Player |
Zidane! |
| Favorite Team |
Whatever team I am currently playing on! |
| Personal Facts |
I enjoy woodworking and wood art projects, I also am part of a musical family so I was raised to play many instruments : -) |
