Coaching Staff
SimonElliott
Boys Director of Coaching
Boys U16 ECNL/Boys U18 ECNL
Credentials
USSF Professional License 2019
USSF A Youth License 2017
Education
MA UC Berkeley: Cultural Studies of Sport in Education 2016 (studying at the intersection of sports and education)
BA Stanford University 1999
Coaching Experience
New Zealand National Team Assistant Coach 2023-Present
Head Coach Sacramento Republic FC 2018 and 2019
Academy Director, Sacramento Republic FC U17 Coach, U19 assistant coach 2017
U16 Boys Head Coach, U18 Boys Assistant Coach 2016
U14 Boys Head Coach, U18 Assistant Coach 2015
UC Davis, Assistant Coach, Men’s Soccer 2014
Head Coach, LA Galaxy South Bay, U14 Boys 2013
Technical Director, Chivas USA 2012
Responsibilities included scouting and signing of players.
Developed internal team protocols and coaching duties. Also aligned the Academy structure with the first team and helped integrate players into the first team.
Playing Experience
Chivas USA (MLS) 2011
Wellington Phoenix (Australian League) 2010
San Jose Earthquakes (MLS) 2009
Fulham FC (English Premier League) 2006-08
Columbus Crew (MLS) 2004-05
Los Angeles Galaxy (MLS) 1999-03
Stanford University Men’s Soccer Team 1997-98
INTERNATIONAL PLAYING CAREER
New Zealand National Team 1994-2011
Highlights include:
New Zealand World Cup Campaign 2010
New Zealand Olympic Campaign Beijing 2008
Confederation Cup 2009, 2003
New Zealand Under-23 National Team 1996