My name is Derek Fox, I am a professional Tri-Valley soccer coach for the San Ramon Soccer Club. I started coaching soccer in 2005 but that was not the beginning of my soccer career. When I was about 7 years old I played with all my heart and soul for the San Ramon Soccer Club, Scorpions & Hellcats; WOW that was a long time ago. The funny thing is that I am still in contact with about 50% of my soccer team from back in those days. I can say that the one thing that I have learned from the game of soccer is that your teammates are friends for life.
I remember back in the day when we only had parent coaches and two fields for the whole league to play on. We had reversible jerseys, all grass fields, and $10 shoes. The game has come a long way since then and for the better. All weather fields, paid professional coaches and people that truly care for the health of the game.
The sport is finally getting the recognition that is always deserved in the United States. It is the number one sport in the world and I am glad to see that the passion for the game is hitting the San Ramon Valley. I am honored to be apart of all the next generation of soccer players and creating those memories that will last a lifetime.
I have been involved in soccer for over 23 years as a player and now as a coach. Being a coach is one of the most rewarding things I have ever done in my life. The excitement of game day, the hard times, the great times, they all make up this wonderful game.
It has been such a pleasure to give back to the city of San Ramon and I look forward to another 25 years as a coach. So many memories are still to come and I look forward to the wins, the loses and the ties because in the end we all walk away winners.
See you on the field,
Coach Derek Fox – “The Soccer Fox”
Teaching Philosophy:
To create a fun environment where players are committed to make friends, become leaders and have fun. Helping each player understand the knowledge they gain by being a winner, the strength they receive from being a losing, and pride they receive by being a leader.
Favorite Quotes:
- “Focus, Clear Goals”
- “WIn the Ball, Win the Game” Pat Polowski
Coaching Experience:
2006 – Present
- Academy Trainer U9 and U11
- Head Coach California JV Boys – 2009
- Head Coach U16 Boys San Ramon Siege – 2009
- Head Coach U12 Girls San Ramon Spirit – 2009
- Academy Trainer U13 and U14
- Head Coach California Freshman Boys – 2008
- Head Coach U15 Boys San Ramon Siege – 2008
- Head Coach U12 Girls San Ramon Infernos – 2008
- Head Coach U16 Boys Earthquakes – 2008
- Assistant Coach U12 Girls Spring League – 2008
- Head Coach U14 Boys Super Y Team – 2008
- Head Coach U11 San Ramon Infernos – 2007
- Head Coach California Freshman Boys – 2007
- Assistant Coach U17 San Ramon FC – 2006
Playing Experience:
- 10 years of youth competitive soccer
- 3 years high school varsity soccer
- 1 year Los Positas college soccer
- 2 months on Europe select youth team
Coaching Credentials:
- NSCAA Advanced Nation Diploma
- NSCAA National Diploma
- “F” CYSA License
Successes:
- 1st Place JV High School Soccer Tournament – California JV Men’s Soccer Team
- 1st Santa Barbara Champions Siege U16 Boys 2009
- 1st Santa Barbara Champions Siege U15 Boys 2008
- 2nd place EBAL California Menʼs Freshman Soccer – California High School Men’s Frosh
- Tri-Valley Player of the Month – As a youth Player
- U12 Girls 2nd place in CYSA League Play
- 1st Place Campions Santa Barbara Champions U16 Boys 2009
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