Cris Gomez

Coach

About Me


country of Orgin:

Columbia

Favorite soccer team:

Manchester United

Favorite professional female soccer player:

Linda Caicedo

Favorite professional male soccer player:

Lionel Messi

Favorite professional soccer coach:

Pep Guardiola

Favorite Skill Move:

Bicycle Kick

Right or Left Footed:

Right

Favorite moment as a coach:

Reaching 3 finals with an U16 team in one season.

Favorite moment as a Player:

Playing at Chelsea & West Ham Stadium

Coaching Qualifications


  • Bachelor's Degree - Sports Coaching & Analysis, London South Bank University (2014-2017)

  • Diploma Sports Development & Coaching, South Thames College (2011-2014)

  • UEFA B License

  • U.S. Soccer 9v9 Coaching License

  • U.S. Soccer 7v7 Coaching License

  • FA Level 2 Coaching

  • FA Youth Awards Modules

  • FA Futsal Level 1

  • FA Talent ID Level 2

  • FA Safeguarding

  • FA First Aid

  • FA Welfare Officer

  • REPS Level 2 Gym Instructor

Coaching Experience


  • Alameda Head Coach (2023 - Present)

  • Encinal High School, Junior Varsity Head Coach (2024)

  • Welling United Head Coach (2020-2023)

  • Universal Football Academy Head Coach (2013-2022)

  • Crystal Palace Foundation Development Coach (2017-2020)

  • Junior Elite FC U13 & U14 Coach (2017-2019)

  • Fulham FC Head Coach (2015-2017)

Playing Experience


  • Leyton Orient FC (1 year)

  • Croydon FC (2 years)

  • South Thames College (3 years)

  • London South Bank University (3 years)