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San Diego Surf Soccer Club offers soccer training for youth players, including competitive youth soccer and ECNL competitive soccer for boys and girls. The program also holds soccer tryouts for players who are serious about the sport.
San Diego Surf Soccer Club was established in 1977 and, more than 45 years later, continues to field teams that compete at the highest levels locally, regionally, and nationally. The club’s stated focus is on developing a child’s physical skills, emotional maturity, and sportsmanship, and it describes participation in soccer as part of developing a confident and respectful young man or young woman. The club states that if a child is serious about soccer, it can provide coaching, facilities, and opportunities to allow that child to reach their full potential.
The leadership and coaching staff include Seth Dameron (Head Coach, Boys), Michael Gudiel (Assistant Coach, Girls), Danny Torre (Head Coach), Nikolai Owcharuk (Head Coach), Salvador Manzo (Head Coach), Jorge Zavala (Head Coach), Chris Patron (Head Coach), Tanya Isaacs (Head Coach), Soledad Gomez (Head Coach), Fricek Rodriguez (Head Coach), Victor Andrade (Head Coach), Natasha Camacho-Bier (Head Coach, Girls), Hector Lopez (Head Coach, Boys), Robert Rodrigues (Head Coach, Boys), and Paul Holohan (San Diego Surf Regional Director; Director of Coaching San Diego Surf Central). Staff credentials include U.S. Soccer National D Licenses held by Seth Dameron and Michael Gudiel; an Associates Degree in Exercise Science, a Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology – Sports Management, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, and a USSF National D License in progress for Natasha Camacho-Bier; a United States Soccer Federation National C License for Hector Lopez; United States Soccer Federation National C and D Licenses and a United States Youth Soccer Association National Youth License for Robert Rodrigues; and USSF A and UEFA A licenses for Paul Holohan.
San Diego Surf Soccer Club describes itself as the best elite competitive youth soccer club in San Diego and San Diego’s premier ECNL competitive soccer team for boys and girls. The club reports that it is consistently ranked among the top clubs in the nation based on the performance of its top teams and that it has won 21 National Championships. It also states that it creates the next generation of National Team players and that its teams compete at the highest levels locally, regionally, and nationally.
In its mission statement and testimonials, the club emphasizes its long-standing competitive vision and focus on development. Coaches describe the club as having a strong reputation and a mission to create the “Best of the Best,” with Jason Donlon’s professionalism and approach to youth soccer culture cited by Head Coach Boys, Seth Dameron. Assistant Coach Girls, Michael Gudiel, describes Surf as offering a professional, competitive, and supportive environment with access to top-tier facilities, a nationally recognized program, and a strong history of producing elite talent, along with a commitment to innovation, education, and community. Head Coach Girls, Natasha Camacho-Bier, states that she is grateful to coach at San Diego Surf, which she calls one of the nation’s top clubs, and notes the learning, resources, development, and support the club provides for players and coaches, as well as the community environment. Head Coach Boys, Hector Lopez, describes the club as giving the best opportunity and experiences for players and coaches, a place to grow and learn, and providing a community and comfortable environment for families. Head Coach Boys, Robert Rodrigues, states that coaching for San Diego Surf Soccer Club gives him the chance to impact young athletes’ lives, develop their skills, foster a love for the game, share his passion for soccer, build a community, and work with what he describes as some of the best staff in the country.
Last updated March 31, 2026.
San Diego Surf Soccer Club was established in 1977 and, more than 45 years later, continues to field teams that compete at the highest levels locally, regionally, and nationally. The club’s stated focus is on developing a child’s physical skills, emotional maturity, and sportsmanship, and it describes participation in soccer as part of developing a confident and respectful young man or young woman. The club states that if a child is serious about soccer, it can provide coaching, facilities, and opportunities to allow that child to reach their full potential.
The leadership and coaching staff include Seth Dameron (Head Coach, Boys), Michael Gudiel (Assistant Coach, Girls), Danny Torre (Head Coach), Nikolai Owcharuk (Head Coach), Salvador Manzo (Head Coach), Jorge Zavala (Head Coach), Chris Patron (Head Coach), Tanya Isaacs (Head Coach), Soledad Gomez (Head Coach), Fricek Rodriguez (Head Coach), Victor Andrade (Head Coach), Natasha Camacho-Bier (Head Coach, Girls), Hector Lopez (Head Coach, Boys), Robert Rodrigues (Head Coach, Boys), and Paul Holohan (San Diego Surf Regional Director; Director of Coaching San Diego Surf Central). Staff credentials include U.S. Soccer National D Licenses held by Seth Dameron and Michael Gudiel; an Associates Degree in Exercise Science, a Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology – Sports Management, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, and a USSF National D License in progress for Natasha Camacho-Bier; a United States Soccer Federation National C License for Hector Lopez; United States Soccer Federation National C and D Licenses and a United States Youth Soccer Association National Youth License for Robert Rodrigues; and USSF A and UEFA A licenses for Paul Holohan.
San Diego Surf Soccer Club describes itself as the best elite competitive youth soccer club in San Diego and San Diego’s premier ECNL competitive soccer team for boys and girls. The club reports that it is consistently ranked among the top clubs in the nation based on the performance of its top teams and that it has won 21 National Championships. It also states that it creates the next generation of National Team players and that its teams compete at the highest levels locally, regionally, and nationally.
In its mission statement and testimonials, the club emphasizes its long-standing competitive vision and focus on development. Coaches describe the club as having a strong reputation and a mission to create the “Best of the Best,” with Jason Donlon’s professionalism and approach to youth soccer culture cited by Head Coach Boys, Seth Dameron. Assistant Coach Girls, Michael Gudiel, describes Surf as offering a professional, competitive, and supportive environment with access to top-tier facilities, a nationally recognized program, and a strong history of producing elite talent, along with a commitment to innovation, education, and community. Head Coach Girls, Natasha Camacho-Bier, states that she is grateful to coach at San Diego Surf, which she calls one of the nation’s top clubs, and notes the learning, resources, development, and support the club provides for players and coaches, as well as the community environment. Head Coach Boys, Hector Lopez, describes the club as giving the best opportunity and experiences for players and coaches, a place to grow and learn, and providing a community and comfortable environment for families. Head Coach Boys, Robert Rodrigues, states that coaching for San Diego Surf Soccer Club gives him the chance to impact young athletes’ lives, develop their skills, foster a love for the game, share his passion for soccer, build a community, and work with what he describes as some of the best staff in the country.
Last updated March 31, 2026.
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