“John is dedicated to teaching players how to get to the highest level of soccer. He also has an amazing talent when it comes to soccer coaching. He is just an amazing coach/friend to have around”.
Mariana Galvan – Who played for coach John at Santa Clara Sporting 93 Girls Team and also the U16 USA National Team, and played at Santa Clara University
“Most parents have two objectives when they sign up their kid for soccer, for the kid to succeed and for the kid to be happy. With John, you get both. Coach John has the most positive, reinforcing and motivating teaching skills”.
Jim Zeid – Team Parent from SASC United 97
“Coach John has a gift for combining a warm and friendly manner with a disciplined approach to training his teams”.
Caroline and Jonathan Simpson-Bint – Los Gatos Pride Parent
“John is the complete coach. He teaches proper skill development, tactics and strategy, always setting proper expectations for both parent and player”.
Patrick and Isin Gallmann, Daughter, Elle Gallmann, played for coach John at De Anza Force 99, and played college soccer at Cal Poly
“He understands the importance of positive energy on the field in order to reach the highest level of play and success. He is patient, kind and fiercely competitive, a balance that is unique in a coach. His success is proven by the accomplishments of his past and present players”.
Peggy Salom, Parent of Maddison Salom, who played for coach John in Santa Clara Sporting and played college soccer at St Mary’s College
“John goes beyond being a very knowledgeable, patient, and motivating coach. He is a guidance councilor for my daughter’s soccer career”.
Dave O’neal, De Anza Force 99 Girls team parent
“Coach John is an extremely knowledgeable coach who has the patience of a saint! As a talented coach, he stresses the importance of developing individual skills while still focusing on the importance of playing as a team”.
Florie Sul who daughter, Alexa Vega, played For Coach John at Santa Clara Sporting, and is going to play college soccer at UC Davis.