Lenin Guzman Sanchez
Wenatchee,WA
Summary
A seasoned professional from Wenatchee All Stars FC, with extensive experience as a football player and coach to inspire and lead with purpose. This journey underscores a commitment to team values, resilience, and the transformative power of faith and self-belief. With a proven track record in tactical game analysis, a diverse soccer playing career, and not giving up when faced with adversity. I embody the essence of leadership and dedication to the beautiful game of football.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Men's Soccer Coach
WENATCHEE VALLEY COLLEGE
03.2023 - Current
- This position was God given. Was unemployed with everyone saying "work a real job", understanding that others have given up on themselves, the response was always "no, I want to be around the game I love". Doors opened in another city with a coaching position. Packed up and moved the same day to follow this opportunity. Learned to stick to what I believe in, and coaching has helped guide and shape new abilities to be prepared for what's next.
- Have always told my college players that "you have to fight for your dreams because they are yours to achieve in this short life". Leading by example and pursuing my dream is the way to prove that.
- Balanced day job, coaching, family, and playing to do what I love in a professional matter.
- Learned and understand there is more to the game, and was able to see football in another perspective which has enhanced learning, and love for the game.
- Evaluated game footage to identify opportunities for tactical adjustments and targeted training sessions.
- Studied positions, and what is expected for each play style.
- Worked day job, then coached sessions, then drove to semi pro trainings to compete make the squad roster for games. (This was the routine for several months)
- Made it to playoffs for the first time since 2019.
- Realized the responsibilities of a coach, and the blessing it is to be able to do this job.
SEMI-PRO SOCCER PLAYER
WENATCHEE ALL STARS FC
03.2024 - 07.2024
- POSITION: CENTRAL MIDFIELDER, RIGHT WING
- STATS: 4 GOALS, 5 ASSISTS
- First season with this Semi-pro team not winning a title. Didn't even make playoffs and had a lot of cancelled games. Character, loyalty, and integrity were tested and knew that I had to be even more committed, and work even harder when things weren't going the team's way. Rough season, but grateful since there was more growth.
- My second child was born towards the end of this season.
SEMI-PRO SOCCER PLAYER
WENATCHEE ALL STARS FC
02.2023 - 07.2023
- POSITION: CENTRAL DEFENSIVE MIDFIELDER
- STATS: 4 GOALS, 2 ASSISTS
- CPL Champions, but lost 3 finals this year
- Faith was severely tested, and learned that the most powerful things in life are faith, mind, and one's choice when faced with adversity. Realized mentality is everything and one can either make excuses or believe in themselves and dreams. Truly blessed to have experienced this year.
SEMI-PRO SOCCER PLAYER
WENATCHEE ALL STARS FC
01.2022 - 08.2022
- POSITION: CENTRAL MIDFIELDER
- STATS: 4 GOALS, 3 ASSISTS
- Learned that hard work and sacrifice do pay off in due time. There is a reward for every tribulation.
- Got bad thigh injury from dirty foul in game late season, did own rehab and make it back to starting eleven in semifinals, then started in final against pro side Bay Cities fc to win NISA CUP.
- Also, the time frame when I got married, and when my first child was born. Truly life changing time and this only elevated my desire to accomplish my dream in the correct form.
SEMI-PRO SOCCER PLAYER
HIGH DESERT ELITE FC
09.2021 - 11.2021
- POSITION: CENTRAL MIDFIELDER, RIGHT WING
- STATS: 1 GOAL, 2 ASSISTS
- After semi pro season ended in Washington for the Wenatchee All Stars, I worked, saved up money, and flew back to California mid-season to play with former team. Season was cut short and the team folded out of the blue due to financial issues. Back to Square one.
SEMI-PRO SOCCER PLAYER
WENATCHEE ALL STARS FC
06.2021 - 08.2021
- POSITION: RIGHT WING
- STATS: 1 GOAL, 2 ASSISTS
- Came in as a mid season transfer after season with High Desert Elite FC in California ended. Fought for starting spot which was obtained and kept.
SEMI-PRO SOCCER PLAYER
HIGH DESERT ELITE FC
01.2021 - 06.2021
- POSITIONS: RIGHT WING
- STATS: 1 GOAL
- Tough season as only one game was won, and individually struggled as well. Was a great place to learn the hardships and adversity a footballer needs to experience physically and mentally, if wanting to be prepared for the journey of a footballer. Super glad this rough chapter happened.
COVID YEAR
2020
01.2020 - 12.2020
- SELF TRAINING AND AMATEUR FOOTBALL,
- Played in tournaments in other states ( Wisconsin, WA, Nevada)
SOCCER PLAYER
LEGANES C (PRO RESERVES)
01.2019 - 12.2019
- POSITIONS: CENTRAL MIDFIELDER, RIGHT WING, LEFT BACK
- STATS: 3 GOALS, 3 ASSISTS
- Learned the business side of football, the beauty of football abroad, and the true lessons every footballer needs. Experienced many different great coaches with different styles. Despite the achievements accomplished, mentally as a footballer there was work to be done and this place highlighted that there is more to learn and overcome. Grateful for this experience and still use what was learned to guide young college players and myself.
UNIVERSITY SOCCER PLAYER
INDIANA UNIVERSITY EAST
08.2018 - 09.2018
- POSITION: CENTRAL MIDFIELDER
- STATS: 1 GOAL, 3 ASSISTS IN 3 GAMES THEN LEFT.
- Was promised and shown that I was on a full ride to play for that program, but when there, had a gut feeling to check for myself and it wasn't that way. Would have honestly stayed and struggled if I didn't have to pay 20k out of pocket. Knew it was the best decision to leave and say no even when it meant not having a team.
- Learned I was willing to take risks and opportunities even when they were far away, and learned to make hard decisions about football in my playing career.
SEMI-PRO SOCCER PLAYER
TRI-CITY ALLIANCE FC
02.2018 - 07.2018
- POSITION: RIGHT WING
- STATS: 6 GOALS, 1 ASSIST
- Was recruited to play for the first semi pro team in Tri cities while living in another city.
- Learned to sacrifice. Sacrifice time, friends, and even self to go after an opportunity that may get me closer to my dream. It was a hard time outside of football, but was able to focus on my objective and have a great season individually.
- Realized that my dream to play outweighs the sufferings of life.
COLLEGE SOCCER PLAYER
WENATCHEE VALLEY COLLEGE
08.2016 - 06.2018
- POSITION: MIDFIELDER
- STATS: 12 GOALS, 15 ASSISTS
- Wanted to leave home and experience living on my own to follow a dream. Was tested physically and mentally. Experienced first REAL injury (Ankle Sprain) which led to unplayed games. With patience, work, and determination, I saw myself back in the starting eleven. Despite the injury, a great season was accomplished. Learned that pain or suffering is just another opportunity to learn and grow as a person, and that the desire to help the team was worth the risk of further injury.
HS SOCCER PLAYER
CONNELL HIGH SCHOOL
09.2012 - 06.2016
- POSITION: MIDFIELDER, STRIKER
- STATS: 30 GOALS, 45 ASSISTS
CLUB SOCCER PLAYER
THREE RIVERS SOCCER CLUB
09.2012 - 04.2016
- POSITION: FORWARD
- STATS: 14 goals, 4 assists
- Treated as a bench player, which forged a desire to push myself and prove a point. Scored many goals despite hardly ever starting. Had tough coaches, but never gave up. Was a great foundation to the mental strength possessed today.
Education
No Degree -
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA09.2018
No Degree -
Indiana University East
Richmond, IN08.2018
Associate of Science -
Wenatchee Valley College
Wenatchee, WA06.2018
High School Diploma -
Connell High School
Connell, WA06.2016
Skills
- Understand the values of a team, the conduct players must follow, and respect that must be shown to the dedication/duty of each individual staff, player, and fans
- Intentional about life Being a professional footballer just for the fame or money is pointless Creating hope for those struggling to find any, or have lost it is much more powerful
- Understand that there is a purpose There is a bigger picture to this opportunity beyond football
- Possess the belief in self, resilience, and obtain the attributes that a footballer must have
- Faith in this project, and what it can become/do for others
Accomplishments
SEMI-PROFESSIONAL ACCOLADES:
- EPLWA offensive player of the week award
- Top scorer for Tri cities Alliance Team
- x2 2024 MOTM AWARD IN CPL
- 2024 PLAYER OF THE MONTH AWARD
- 2023 ALL STAR PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARD
- 3X CASCADIA PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPION 21',22',23'
- 2022 NISA CUP CHAMPION (final played in San fran, Ca vs PRO Side Bay Cities Fc (NISA)
- 2023 Runner up Finalist in Nisa Cup Championship vs Pro Side LA FORCE.(Irvine, CA)
- 2023 Runner up Finalist in WA Super Cup
COLLEGE SOCCER ACCOLADES:
- 2017 NWAC ALL-STAR MIDFIELDER
- 2016 NWAC ALL-REGION MIDFIELDER
HIGHSCHOOL ACCOLADES:
- 2016 SOCCER AWARDS:
- CAPTAIN, 4 YEAR VARSITY AWARD
- WIAA FAIR PLAYER OF THE GAME AWARD,
- 1ST TEAM ALL-LEAGUE MIDFIELDER
- 1ST TEAM ALL-AREA MIDFIELDER
- 1ST TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE MIDFIELDER
- 1ST TEAM ALL-STATE MIDFIELDER,
- SCAC LEAGUE CHAMPION
- DISTRICT CHAMPION
- 2ND IN STATE. (21-1-0 RECORD).
- 2015 SOCCER AWARDS:
- MOST INSPIRATIONAL AWARD
- WIAA FAIR PLAYER OF THE GAME AWARD,
- SCAC LEAGUE CHAMPIONS
- 2ND IN DISTRICTS
- 3RD IN STATE.
- 2014 SOCCER AWARDS: SCAC ALL-LEAGUE 3RD TEAM FORWARD
- 2013 SOCCER AWARDS: SCAC ALL-LEAGUE HONORABLE MENTION.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Elementary
Portuguese
Elementary
Timeline
SEMI-PRO SOCCER PLAYER
WENATCHEE ALL STARS FC
03.2024 - 07.2024
Head Men's Soccer Coach
WENATCHEE VALLEY COLLEGE
03.2023 - Current
SEMI-PRO SOCCER PLAYER
WENATCHEE ALL STARS FC
02.2023 - 07.2023
SEMI-PRO SOCCER PLAYER
WENATCHEE ALL STARS FC
01.2022 - 08.2022
SEMI-PRO SOCCER PLAYER
HIGH DESERT ELITE FC
09.2021 - 11.2021
SEMI-PRO SOCCER PLAYER
WENATCHEE ALL STARS FC
06.2021 - 08.2021
SEMI-PRO SOCCER PLAYER
HIGH DESERT ELITE FC
01.2021 - 06.2021
COVID YEAR
2020
01.2020 - 12.2020
SOCCER PLAYER
LEGANES C (PRO RESERVES)
01.2019 - 12.2019
UNIVERSITY SOCCER PLAYER
INDIANA UNIVERSITY EAST
08.2018 - 09.2018
SEMI-PRO SOCCER PLAYER
TRI-CITY ALLIANCE FC
02.2018 - 07.2018
COLLEGE SOCCER PLAYER
WENATCHEE VALLEY COLLEGE
08.2016 - 06.2018
HS SOCCER PLAYER
CONNELL HIGH SCHOOL
09.2012 - 06.2016
CLUB SOCCER PLAYER
THREE RIVERS SOCCER CLUB
09.2012 - 04.2016
No Degree -
Eastern Washington University
No Degree -
Indiana University East
Associate of Science -
Wenatchee Valley College
High School Diploma -
Connell High School
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