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Enrique Cardenas

Enrique Cardenas

Yorba Linda,CA

Summary

Motivated and holistic coach with extensive experience in guiding, mentoring, and developing high-performing athletes. Deep understanding of the recruitment and enrollment process for prospective student-athletes. Skilled in identifying and nurturing talent. Supportive and proactive leader committed to enhancing the overall student-athlete experience by fostering a competitive yet positive team culture.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Coach Men’s Soccer Coach

California State University, Fullerton
11.2020 - Current

2024 RPI Top 30 National Ranking (from 9/22 to 10/12), 2024 Far-West Region NCAA DI ranked #5, 2023 United Soccer Coaches ranked #13 nationally, 2023 Big West Conference Champions, Top Drawer Soccer #1 Player in the nation, 1 MLS Combine invitee, 1 Big West Offensive Player of the Year, 3 Big West Midfielders of the Year, only program's Defensive Player of the Year, 1 Big West Goalkeeper of the Year, 1 First Team All Far-West Region selection, 2 Second Team All Far-West Region selections, implemented Sports Science Program with Catapult GPS, initiated Video Analysis Program with Spiideo technology, executed Game Contracts, and oversaw all aspects of player and personal development.



Director of Coaches (Youngers)

Fellowship of Christian Athletes Soccer Club
02.2019 - 01.2021
  • A club dedicated to serve the underserved youth of the east Coachella Valley by providing them with counsel, facilities, fellowship, food, training sessions and transportation.

Head Coach

College of the Desert
06.2017 - 11.2020
  • Inland Empire Athletic Conference Champions, IEAC Coach of the Year, PCAC Champions (First in 19 years), PCAC Coach of the Year, 9th Seed in CCCAA SoCal, CCCAA Regional Semifinalist, Biggest win in school history vs #3 nationally ranked Cerritos College, Two Conference MVPs, One Goalkeeper of the Year, 18 All Conference selections, 4 All State Selections. Oversaw all aspects of the program and turned around a bottom 3 team in the state into a top 25 team.

NISA

LA Force
10.2019 - 09.2020
  • Center midfielder and veteran in the locker room who helped guide a young group through the difficulties of new professional league amidst of a global pandemic.

Liga De Ascenso

Atlante F.C.
11.2014 - 06.2015
  • Forward at perennial Mexican giant and two-time CONCACAF Champions League winners.

USL Championship

OC Blues
02.2014 - 11.2014
  • Rookie attacking midfielder and winger deployed primarily as a 12th man.

Education

C License -

Arizona Youth Soccer
Blended
05.2023

Bachelors of Arts - Sociology

University of California, Irvine
Irvine, California
06.2014

Coachella Valley High School
06.2009

Skills

  • Recruiting Coordinator
  • Scholarship & Operating Budget Management
  • Training Preparation and Lead
  • Game Plan Preparation
  • Video Analysis - Spiideo
  • Travel Management
  • Order and Distribution of Equipment
  • Scheduling
  • Team Fundraising
  • Jon Gordon Power of Positive Team Certified
  • Coaching Methodology
  • Problem Solving

Languages

English
Spanish

Collegiate Career

Fall 2013, UC Irvine

  • NSCAA Third Team All-American, MLS Combine Invitee, College Soccer News Second Team All-American, Top Drawer Soccer’s Team of the Season: Second Team, First Team All Far-West Region, Big West Midfielder of the Year, First Team All-Big West, Big West Conference Tournament Most Valuable Player, UC Irvine Senior Class Performance Award, Big West Offensive Player of the Week Sept. 23

Fall 2011, UC Irvine 

  • Top Drawer Soccer National Player of the Week (Sept. 11), Top Drawer Soccer Team of the Week (Sept. 11), College Soccer News Team of the Week (Sept. 11), 2013 Big West Conference South Division Champions, Big West Tournament Champions, NCAA Tournament #12 seed, NCAA Round of 16, 2011 Big West Conference Champions, Big West Conference Tournament Champions, NCAA Tournament #8 seed, 2010 Big West Conference Champions, Big West Conference Tournament Finalist, 2009 Big West Conference Champions, Big West Conference Tournament Champions, NCAA Tournament #16 seed

Fall 2009, UC Irvine

  • Redshirt

Timeline

Assistant Coach Men’s Soccer Coach

California State University, Fullerton
11.2020 - Current

NISA

LA Force
10.2019 - 09.2020

Director of Coaches (Youngers)

Fellowship of Christian Athletes Soccer Club
02.2019 - 01.2021

Head Coach

College of the Desert
06.2017 - 11.2020

Liga De Ascenso

Atlante F.C.
11.2014 - 06.2015

USL Championship

OC Blues
02.2014 - 11.2014

C License -

Arizona Youth Soccer

Bachelors of Arts - Sociology

University of California, Irvine

Coachella Valley High School
Enrique Cardenas