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COACHES

Coach Lilly 6u youth flag

Coach Lily

6u Flag

Coach Minero 8u Tackle

Coach Minero

8u Tackle

Playing experience: I played junior all-American football for La Mirada from the ages of 7 to 13. I continued playing all four years in high school. After taking a couple of years off, I went on to play semi-pro football for 5 years.​

Personal info: I am a husband and a father first. Football has always been a passion of mine, and I was blessed to play the game for many years. I’m a hardworking, loving man who brings energy, discipline, and care into everything I do.​

Season Goals: My goals are to win some games, but more importantly, to help guide these young boys into becoming strong young men. I want them to have fun, develop a love for the game, and learn valuable lessons on and off the field.

Coach Will 10u Tackle
Coach Soto 12u Tackle

Coach Will

10u Tackle

Player experience:

Roosevelt High School 

Rough Rider class of 2000

Played Varsity Football

 

Personal Info:

Married, Family Man, Father of 3 young men.

 

Season Goal: 

To lead and develop young men that can contribute and have a positive impact on the football field and in the community that supports them off the field. 

Coach Soto

12u Tackle

Playing experience: High School and Marine Corps

Personal info: Coaching youth football on and off since 2000. I'm currently coaching WCK 12u. I have a big desire to teach kids the game of football.​

Season Goals: Watch my kids develop, compete, and enjoy the game of football.

Coach Allen 13u Takcle

Coach Allen

13u Tackle

Playing experience: HS-3 Year Varsity Player earned All CIF, Del Rio League, and Whittier Daily All Area Team. College- 2 years, Cerritos College Falcons. Earned a Scholarship to the Iowa Wesleyan Tigers

Personal info: As a Husband, devoted father of five, and a dedicated coach for over 20 years in my community, I have made it my life's mission to guide and mentor young athletes in their journey through the game of football. Inspired by the mentors who shaped my path, I am passionate about paying it forward by using football as a tool to instill valuable life lessons and make a positive impact on the next generation.

Season Goals: To utilize the game of football to teach life skills and lessons. To instill a passion for the game, and compete. 

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