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Alfredo Rivera

Springfield,MO

Summary

Dynamic youth soccer coach with a proven track record at Scott Gallagher Soccer Club, adept at fostering player development through constructive feedback and motivational skills.


Skilled in soccer-specific conditioning, I successfully enhanced team performance and unity, while engaging parents to support their children's growth in a positive environment.

Overview

2021
2021
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Youth Soccer Coach

Liceo Castilla in Lourdes, Colon - El Salvador
02.2019 - 11.2020
  • Fostered a safe, positive environment for players to grow both athletically and personally through mentoring efforts.
  • Promoted love of game by assisting players with understanding positioning, play techniques, and teamwork strategies.
  • Adopted soccer strategies and tactics to maximize team potential.
  • Maintained player safety through careful practice and game supervision.

State Licensed Service Technician

Rottler Pest & Lawn Solutions
03.2006 - 11.2013
  • Explained diagnostic findings to customers and outlined repair or service options.
  • Responded to customer inquiries quickly and professionally to increase satisfaction.
  • Consistently met project deadlines under pressure situations while maintaining high-quality workmanship standards.
  • Stayed up-to-date on industry advancements through continuous learning initiatives, enhancing overall skillset and expertise.
  • Minimized return service calls, ensuring thorough and accurate service on first visit.

Youth Soccer Coach

Academia De "Futbol Futuro"
03.2014 - 2017
  • Developed strong communication channels with parents, providing regular updates on player progress and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Promoted good sportsmanship and fostered a positive team environment by modeling respectful behavior both on and off the field.
  • Adapted coaching style based on individual learning styles of players by employing differentiated instruction methods when needed.
  • Improved player behavior through modeling and disciplinary interventions.

Youth Soccer Coach

Scott Gallagher Soccer Club
2003 - 2012
  • Club Trainer for ages U5 -U13.
  • Head coach for two teams: U9 and U10.
  • Scott Gallagher Soccer Club ranks number one in St. Louis, MO and, regularly ranked among Soccer America's list of the top 20 boys soccer clubs.
  • Promoted love of game by assisting players with understanding positioning, play techniques, and teamwork strategies.
  • Developed strong communication channels with parents, providing regular updates on player progress and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Provided constructive feedback to players on their performance, focusing on areas for improvement while also acknowledging strengths and progress made.
  • Collaborated with fellow coaches to share best practices, resources, or ideas for mutual improvement across all teams within the program.

Youth Soccer Coach

San Francisco Vikings Soccer Club, San Francisco Angels Soccer Club, St. Mary's Xtreme Shockers Jrs. Soccer Clu
2001 - 2003

Soccer Coach for U8, U12, U16

  • Provided constructive feedback to players on their performance, focusing on areas for improvement while also acknowledging strengths and progress made.
  • Boosted team morale and unity through regular team-building activities and collaborative goal-setting sessions.
  • Coordinated game and practice schedules within rigid training timeframes.
  • Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.

Assistance Soccer Coach

National Federation of El Salvador, Affiliated to F.I.F.A.
1999 - 2000
  • Assisted Head Coach for the National Youth League, U15, U17, U20.
  • Evaluated players' performance and provided constructive feedback to improve abilities.
  • Built positive, productive training environments fostering team unity and camaraderie.
  • Collaborated with other coaches to share best practices and continuously improve overall program effectiveness.
  • Improved team cohesion through regular team-building exercises and open communication channels among players.
  • Increased player skills development by focusing on individual strengths and weaknesses through targeted drills.
  • Fostered positive and cohesive team culture, organizing team-building activities that improved communication and trust among players.

Soccer Captain and Central Full Back

Club Deportivo FAS - Santa Ana, El Salvador
1982 - 1985
  • Played the the following positions: Captain and Central Full Back.
  • This Soccer Club won the National Championship in 1982 and the Sub-Championship in 1983.
  • In 1979, I played as a defensive midfielder and central fullback for this Soccer Club. This Soccer Club won the 2nd place for "Copa Libertadores de America". This event took place in Paraguay, South America.
  • Demonstrated exceptional decision-making abilities during high-pressure situations, maintaining a calm demeanor and focusing on passenger safety.
  • Served as a reliable and dependable team member, consistently completing assigned tasks and supporting fellow team members as needed.


Soccer Captain and Central Full Back

Soccer Club Atletico Marte - El Salvador
1978 - 1981
  • Played as Captain and Central Full Back.
  • We won the National Championship in 1980 and the Sub-Championship in 1981. We won the National Sub-Championship in 1978-1979.
  • Demonstrated exceptional decision-making abilities during high-pressure situations, maintaining a calm demeanor and focusing on passenger safety.
  • Served as a reliable and dependable team member, consistently completing assigned tasks and supporting fellow team members as needed.


Soccer Captain, Central Full Back

National Soccer Team of El Salvador - El Salvador
1976 - 1981
  • Played as Captain, Central Full Back and Defensive Midfielder.
  • Participated in the Mexico's hexagonal for the World Cup in Argentina in 1978.
  • Demonstrated exceptional decision-making abilities during high-pressure situations, maintaining a calm demeanor and focusing on safety.
  • Served as a reliable and dependable team member, consistently completing assigned tasks and supporting fellow team members as needed.


Soccer Captain and Central Full Back

Soccer Club Juventud Olimpica - El Salvador
1976 - 1977
  • Played a Captain and Central Full Back.
  • Demonstrated exceptional decision-making abilities during high-pressure situations, maintaining a calm demeanor and focusing on team safety.
  • Served as a reliable and dependable team member, consistently completing assigned tasks and supporting fellow team members as needed.

Soccer Defensive Midfielder

Cincinnati Comets Soccer Club
1974 - 1975
  • Played as a Defensive Midfielder.
  • This Soccer Club participated in the New York Cosmos's League.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.


Soccer Defensive Midfielder

Soccer Club Atletico Marte - El Salvador
1973 - 1973
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Soccer Captain and Defensive Midfielder

National Youth League Soccer of El Salvador
1970 - 1973
  • Played as Captain and Defensive Midfielder.
  • This league participated in the Caribbean and Central America Championship- CONCACAF, celebrated in Cuba in October 1970.
  • Demonstrated exceptional decision-making abilities during high-pressure situations, maintaining a calm demeanor and focusing on team safety.
  • Served as a reliable and dependable team member, consistently completing assigned tasks and supporting fellow team members as needed.


Soccer Defensive Midfielder

Soccer Club Excelsior - Santa Ana, El Salvador
1972 - 1972
  • Played as a Defensive Midfielder.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Soccer Defensive Midfielder

Soccer Club Atletico Marte - El Salvador
1970 - 1971
  • Played as a Defensive Midfielder.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement in the soccer field.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Education

High School Diploma -

Liceo Tecleno
El Salvador
01-1970

Skills

  • Constructive feedback
  • Motivational skills
  • Parental engagement
  • Community involvement
  • Skill assessment
  • Soccer-specific conditioning

Accomplishments


  • On August 2002, I was invited to attend a "Game Observation Clinic, as an Honoree of the 2002 Hispanic Heritage Night and observe the Earthquakes' Championship.
  • On June 2001, I attended a seminar in Los Angeles, CA., "The Latin American Soccer Coaches Association" given by Mr. Carlos A. Menjivar, president of the Latin American Soccer Coaches.
  • On April 2001, I was selected to attend a training squad of the San Francisco USA Youth Games Soccer Team, to be able to select the payers representing the 36th annual U.S.A. Youth Games, taking place from July 31 - August 2, 2001 in Newark, NJ.
  • From 1999 - 2000, I worked as the First Director of the National Association of Soccer Coaches of El Salvador.

Certification

Completed the Course "Soccer Base Tools to achieve the Elite" - September 2019.

Completed the Course for Class D in St. Louis, MO -

License# 20910 - Feb 2009.

Completed the Course for Soccer Class F

License# F15917 - August 2005.

Completed the Course for Soccer B - 2000

Completed the Course for Soccer C - 1999

I have obtained the following USA's states soccer licenses to give soccer classes to children: Illinois 2013, Missouri 2004 - 2012, California 2001 -2003

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Youth Soccer Coach

Liceo Castilla in Lourdes, Colon - El Salvador
02.2019 - 11.2020

Youth Soccer Coach

Academia De "Futbol Futuro"
03.2014 - 2017

State Licensed Service Technician

Rottler Pest & Lawn Solutions
03.2006 - 11.2013

Youth Soccer Coach

Scott Gallagher Soccer Club
2003 - 2012

Youth Soccer Coach

San Francisco Vikings Soccer Club, San Francisco Angels Soccer Club, St. Mary's Xtreme Shockers Jrs. Soccer Clu
2001 - 2003

Assistance Soccer Coach

National Federation of El Salvador, Affiliated to F.I.F.A.
1999 - 2000

Soccer Captain and Central Full Back

Club Deportivo FAS - Santa Ana, El Salvador
1982 - 1985

Soccer Captain and Central Full Back

Soccer Club Atletico Marte - El Salvador
1978 - 1981

Soccer Captain, Central Full Back

National Soccer Team of El Salvador - El Salvador
1976 - 1981

Soccer Captain and Central Full Back

Soccer Club Juventud Olimpica - El Salvador
1976 - 1977

Soccer Defensive Midfielder

Cincinnati Comets Soccer Club
1974 - 1975

Soccer Defensive Midfielder

Soccer Club Atletico Marte - El Salvador
1973 - 1973

Soccer Captain and Defensive Midfielder

National Youth League Soccer of El Salvador
1970 - 1973

Soccer Defensive Midfielder

Soccer Club Excelsior - Santa Ana, El Salvador
1972 - 1972

Soccer Defensive Midfielder

Soccer Club Atletico Marte - El Salvador
1970 - 1971

High School Diploma -

Liceo Tecleno