Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Timeline
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Owen Mendez

Norwalk,CT
Owen Mendez

Summary

I’m just a kid from Honduras who knows that the sky is the limit. From playing in the streets of Honduras to earning my place in one of the country’s top academies, and eventually earning a trial with an MLS academy, I’ve learned the value of hard work, resilience, and determination. I’m hungry to help the next generation of talent succeed, knowing that reaching them takes more than skill—it takes guidance, strategy, and trust. With leadership, discipline, and firsthand experience at every level of the game, I’m ready to turn my passion and insight into a career as a trusted and driven football agent.

Overview

18
years of professional experience

Work History

Strikers Miami

Assitant Coach
04.2022 - 12.2024

Job overview

  • Assisted in planning and conducting training sessions, developing players’ technical and tactical skills
  • Mentored youth players on performance, discipline, and long-term career development
  • Collaborated with head coaches to evaluate talent and provide feedback for player growth
  • Gained insight into club operations, scouting, and player management, enhancing agent-related knowledge
  • Developed leadership, communication, and organizational skills applicable to representing and advising athletes

Real Salt Lake Academy

Soccer Player
01.2021 - 01.2021

Job overview

  • Selected to participate in trials with an MLS academy, gaining exposure to elite, next-level professional standards
  • Experienced the intensity, expectations, and daily demands of top-tier player development environments
  • Suffered a ligament injury during the trial, ending participation early but providing valuable perspective on career risk and player welfare
  • Gained deeper understanding of the importance of proper representation, medical support, and career planning for athletes
  • Used the experience to strengthen long-term commitment to football from a player-advocacy and agent perspective

Inter Connecticut FC

Soccer Player
06.2016 - 03.2020

Job overview

  • Adapted quickly to U.S. soccer culture, systems, and competitive environment after relocating internationally
  • Gained experience navigating player registration, leagues, and club structures in the U.S.
  • Built cross-cultural communication skills working with teammates and coaches from diverse backgrounds
  • Strengthened understanding of player transitions, relocation challenges, and development pathways
  • Developed professionalism, resilience, and leadership during a key career transition period

Brien McMahon High School

Soccer Player
08.2016 - 11.2019

Job overview

  • Balanced academic responsibilities with competitive athletics, reinforcing the importance of education alongside sport
  • Developed strong time management and discipline through training, matches, and coursework
  • Learned the value of long-term planning for athletes beyond the playing career
  • Demonstrated commitment, teamwork, and leadership in a scholastic sports environment
  • Gained insight into U.S. school-based athletic systems and eligibility requirements

Real Espana Academy

Soccer Player
07.2012 - 06.2016

Job overview

  • Trained and competed at the academy of one of Honduras’ top professional clubs
  • Lived and trained day-to-day alongside first-team professional players, gaining direct exposure to elite standards
  • Observed professional routines, expectations, and club culture at the highest domestic level
  • Developed advanced tactical understanding, discipline, and professionalism
  • Gained valuable insight into player progression from academy to first team

Atletico Choloma Academy

Soccer Player
01.2007 - 05.2011

Job overview

Achievements & Responsibilities:

  • Firsthand understanding of player development and career pathways to better advise and represent athletes,
  • Strong knowledge of team, coaching, and club environments from academy experience
  • Trained and spent extensive time with a First Division team, gaining exposure to professional standards
  • Developed strong communication and relationship-building skills within competitive teams
  • Learned discipline, professionalism, and long-term career planning applicable to football agency work

Education

University of Connecticut
Stamford, CT

BBA from Sports Management
12-2026

Norwalk Community College
Norwalk, Connecticut, CT

No Degree from Generals
12-2026

Skills

  • Leadership – Guiding players and teams while setting standards for performance and professionalism
  • Communication – Clearly conveying instructions, feedback, and motivation to players of all levels
  • Talent Evaluation – Assessing players’ skills, potential, and readiness for higher levels of competition
  • Mentoring – Supporting players’ personal growth, discipline, and long-term career planning
  • Team Management – Coordinating group training, match preparation, and player rotations

  • Strategic Planning – Designing practice sessions and game plans to maximize development and performance
  • Problem-Solving – Handling conflicts, injuries, or unexpected situations effectively
  • Organization – Managing schedules, equipment, and administrative tasks efficiently
  • Motivation – Inspiring players to reach their potential on and off the field
  • Insight into Player Development – Understanding pathways from youth to professional levels, useful for guiding clients

Accomplishments

  • Overcame challenges as a youth player from Honduras, adapting to new environments and excelling in competitive leagues
  • MVP of the Season awards at multiple clubs, recognizing leadership, skill, and consistency on the field
  • Goal of the Year (FCIAC District, 2019) for outstanding performance and technical ability
  • Rookie of the Season (Inter Connecticut FC) for immediate impact and contribution to the team
  • Consistently recognized for teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship across academy and high school programs.
  • Selected for trials with professional and MLS academies, gaining experience at elite levels,

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Elementary

Timeline

Assitant Coach

Strikers Miami
04.2022 - 12.2024

Soccer Player

Real Salt Lake Academy
01.2021 - 01.2021

Soccer Player

Brien McMahon High School
08.2016 - 11.2019

Soccer Player

Inter Connecticut FC
06.2016 - 03.2020

Soccer Player

Real Espana Academy
07.2012 - 06.2016

Soccer Player

Atletico Choloma Academy
01.2007 - 05.2011

University of Connecticut

BBA from Sports Management

Norwalk Community College

No Degree from Generals