Coach Jonathan Baca

Coach Jonathan Baca

Background :

Norwegian/Ecuadorian, former Professional Soccer Player, 40+ years of combined experience in playing and coaching, Goalkeeper/Midfielder.

YOUTH

  • Escuela Espejo 1980-1986 (Champions in all divisions) Quito, Ecuador
  • Schools of Quito City Cup 1985-1986 (Champions 1st division) Quito, Ecuador
  • Dillon School 1987-1992 (School district Champion ’89, ’91, ’92) Quito, Ecuador

PROFESSIONAL

  • ESPOLI Professional Soccer Club (FEF) 1989-1995 (Finalist of Ecuadorian Soccer Federation)
  • U.S. Navy Physical Coordinator 2002-2008
  • U.S.A Coalition Forces 2005-2006 (Champions of the Multi-National Soccer Peace Cup); Iraq
  • Montreal Rio, Carioca Tournament 2014; Rio de Janeiro, Brasil

COACHING

  • Immaculate Conception School (2002-2003) – Head Soccer Coach (Champions); Los Angeles, CA
  • U.S.A Coalition Forces (2005-2006) – Head Soccer Coach (Champions of the Multi-National Soccer Peace Cup); Iraq
  • Norfolk Soccer Club (2006-2008) – Head Soccer Coach; Norfolk, VA
  • SOL Soccer Club (2010-2014) – Head Soccer Coach; Chesapeake, VA
  • Newport News Soccer Club (2014-2015) – Goalkeeper Head Coach; Newport News, VA
  • Churchland Soccer League (2014-2016) – Goalkeeper D.O.C, Head Coach, ADP Development Coach; Portsmouth, VA
  • F.C. United (2015-2016) – Head Soccer Coach; Chesapeake, VA
  • VB City Soccer Club (2015-2016) – Goalkeeper Head Coach (Semi-Pro team and Youth Program); Virginia Beach, VA
  • Golden Ball Soccer Academy (2016-present) – Head Soccer Coach (various teams within club); Chesapeake, VA
  • Golden Ball Soccer Academy (2020-present) – Director of Coaching; Chesapeake, VA

EDUCATION

  • ABTF “Professional Coach Licence” 2013 Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
  • U.S Soccer Federation Licence 2015
  • National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) 2013 National Goalkeeper
  • National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) 2013 D.O.C Diploma
  • United States Navy (2002-2008) – Physical Trainer Coordinator
  • Coaching for Performance 2007
  • Problem Solving and Decision Making in Groups 2007
  • Manage Mentor Plus 2006