Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Coaching Certification
International Coaching And Educational Experiences
References
Playing Experience
Coaching Experience
Languages
Certification
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Timeline
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Efrain Infante

Efrain Infante

Houston,USA

Summary

Accomplished coach with a proven track record at Barcelona Soccer Excellence Academy, leading teams to four conference finals. Expert in player development and game strategy, fostering talent that advances to professional leagues. Adept at team management and performance analysis, driving success through strategic planning and skillful recruitment.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ECNL Regional League Head Coach, Head Coach U19 and U13, Head Coach U15 and U16

Rise Soccer Club
01.2022 - Current
  • Playoff appearance U13s

Presbyterian School of Houston
01.2022 - Current

Director of Coaching, Head Coach U23s UPSL League

Barcelona Soccer Excellence Academy
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • 4x Conference Finalist
  • 3 players went Pro after this term in three different countries: Honduras, Colombia, and Hungary.

Physical Education and Health teacher

The Woodlands Prep International School
01.2020 - 01.2022

Head Coach U15 and U16s, Youth Academy Director Tomball Division

Houston Dynamo Dash Youth
01.2018 - 01.2019

Assistant Men's Varsity Coach and Junior Varsity Coach

Concordia High School
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Playoff appearance after 9 years of not attending.

Head Coach U13 and U14s

Olympic Development Program South Texas
01.2017 - 01.2019

Head Coach U13 and U15s

New York Red Bulls
01.2016 - 01.2017

Youth academy coach and Head Coach U12 and U17s

Texans Soccer Club Houston
01.2012 - 01.2016

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

East Texas Baptist University
01.2012

High School -

Klein Oak High School
01.2007

Skills

  • player development
  • game strategy
  • performance analysis
  • team management
  • skill assessment
  • 6 athlete recruitment
  • career coaching

Coaching Certification

  • USSF D License, 05/01/15
  • USSF C License, 11/01/23

International Coaching And Educational Experiences

  • Academia Talentos GV, Tulua, Colombia, Academy, Summer 2022
  • Club Inter Playa, Playa del Carmen, México, Professional Team, Summer 2023 and Winter 2024
  • ADV Deportes and Levante UD, Valencia, Espana, Camps, Summer 2021

References

References upon request

Playing Experience

  • Chicago Fire Jrs. FC, Youth level, Chicago, IL
  • Klein Oak High School, 01/01/03, 12/31/07, State finalist in 2006
  • East Texas Baptist University, 01/01/08, 12/31/12, 4-year starter

Coaching Experience

  • Texans Soccer Club Houston, Youth academy coach and Head Coach U12 and U17s, 01/01/12, 12/31/16
  • New York Red Bulls, Head Coach U13 and U15s, 01/01/16, 12/31/17
  • Olympic Development Program South Texas, Head Coach U13 and U14s, 01/01/17, 12/31/19
  • Houston Dynamo Dash Youth, Head Coach U15 and U16s, Youth Academy Director Tomball Division, 01/01/18, 12/31/19
  • Concordia High School, Assistant Men's Varsity Coach and Junior Varsity Coach, 01/01/18, 12/31/19
  • Barcelona Soccer Excellence Academy, Director of Coaching, Head Coach U23s UPSL League, 01/01/20, 12/31/22
  • Rise Soccer Club, ECNL Regional League Head Coach, Head Coach U19 and U13, Head Coach U15 and U16, 01/01/22, Present

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

  • USSF C License

Accomplishments

  • U13/14 ECNL Playoffs
  • 3X UPSL SEMI-PROFESSIONAL FINALIST
  • Playoff Appearance after 9 year drought with Concordia High School
  • Semifinal Playoff Appearances with Presbyterian School HJPS division

Affiliations

  • Life is about Football and everything we do is around that.

Timeline

ECNL Regional League Head Coach, Head Coach U19 and U13, Head Coach U15 and U16

Rise Soccer Club
01.2022 - Current

Presbyterian School of Houston
01.2022 - Current

Director of Coaching, Head Coach U23s UPSL League

Barcelona Soccer Excellence Academy
01.2020 - 01.2022

Physical Education and Health teacher

The Woodlands Prep International School
01.2020 - 01.2022

Head Coach U15 and U16s, Youth Academy Director Tomball Division

Houston Dynamo Dash Youth
01.2018 - 01.2019

Assistant Men's Varsity Coach and Junior Varsity Coach

Concordia High School
01.2018 - 01.2019

Head Coach U13 and U14s

Olympic Development Program South Texas
01.2017 - 01.2019

Head Coach U13 and U15s

New York Red Bulls
01.2016 - 01.2017

Youth academy coach and Head Coach U12 and U17s

Texans Soccer Club Houston
01.2012 - 01.2016

Bachelor of Arts -

East Texas Baptist University

High School -

Klein Oak High School