George Derieg

Coach

About Me


country of Orgin:

USA

Favorite soccer team:

Crystal Palace and Wrexham

Favorite professional female soccer player:

Mia Hamm

Favorite professional male soccer player:

Edson Arantes do Nascimento

Favorite professional soccer coach:

Oliver Glasner

Favorite Skill Move:

Maradona

Right or Left Footed:

Both

Favorite moment as a coach:

Watching my sons team win a tournament where they did not concede one goal.

Favorite moment as a Player:

My last season of high school soccer, I managed to get 17 yellow cards in an 18 game season.

Performing juggling tricks as entertainment before the inaugural MLS soccer game between the San Jose Clash and DC United.

Winning a skills competition for the Legacy Tour (a tour to get Americans excited about the world cup in 1994) and meeting Andrew Shue afterwards who awarded me a prize. It was cool in 1994.

Coaching Qualifications


  • USSF C License

  • USSF D License

  • 11 v. 11 License

  • 9 v. 9 License

  • 7 v. 7 License

  • 4 v. 4 License

  • Assignor and Director of Referees at Alameda Soccer Club

Coaching Experience


  • 2021-2022 Head Coach 2011 Boys rec

  • 2022-2023 Asst Coach 2011 Boys Comp

  • 2022-2023 Head Coach 2015 Boys Rec

  • 2023-2024 Head Coach 2011 Boys Comp

  • 2023-2024 Asst Coach 2015 Boys Comp

  • 2024-2025 Asst Coach 2011 Boys Comp

  • 2024-2025 Asst Coach 2015 Boys Rec

  • 2025-2026 Asst Coach 2011 Boys Comp

  • 2025-2026 Asst Coach 2015 Boys Comp

  • 2026- Present Head Coach 2017 Boys Comp

Playing Experience


  • Played Competitive Soccer (otherwise called “Select”) from ages 9 through 18

  • 4 Year Varsity Player in High School