Juan Zapata 

Juan Zapata      
Trainer
Fusion Soccer Club
Sugar Land, Texas

 

Juan played professional soccer in Peru from 1984 - 1999.  After his retirement, he came to the United States to begin his coaching career.  He quickly went through the USSF coaching education process and was awarded the A license in 2006.  That same year, he was also one of the first coaches to take the USSF Fitness level 1 course and later, contracted with then US Men's National Fitness coach, Pierre Barrieu, to teach his curriculum in Texas.  Juan has a great love for the game and because of his passion, brings out the best in the children he trains.  Juan continues to learn and develop his skills at every opportunity that arises, by attending coaching courses and symposiums throughout the United States and abroad.  In addition to coaching, Juan continues to play the game he loves. 

Licenses and Certificates:

  • USSF "A" License (2006)
  • USSF "Youth National" License (2002)
  • Inaugural Member USSF "Fitness" License (2006)
  • KNVB International Coaching Certificate (2007)
  • KNVB Advanced Coaching Certificate (2005)

Professional Playing Experience:

1999 - Cienciano Futbol Club: Cuzco, Peru
1997 - 1999: Pesquero Futbol Club: Chimbote, Peru
1996 - 1997: Torino de Talara: Talara, Peru
1995 - 1996: Juan Aurich de Chiclayo: Chiclayo, Peru
1994 - 1995: Carlos Mannucci: Trujillo, Peru
1993 -1994: Universitario de Deportes: Lima, Peru
1991 - 1993: Carlos Mannucci: Trujillo, Peru
1989 - 1991: Allianza Atlético de Sullana: Sullana, Peru
1987 - 1989: Atlético Grau de Piura: Piura, Peru
1986 - 1987: Universidad Nacional de Piura: Piura, Peru

Coaching Experience:  

  • May 2004 - present:  Camp Director: PERUSA Soccer Camp
  • Summer 2006- present:  "Fitness for Soccer", Co-Director
    Fitness camp in conjunction with Pierre Barrieu,  Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, New York Red Bulls
  • August 2006 - July 2007:  Eclipse Soccer Club, Sugar Land
  • January 2006 - August 2006:  Director of Training,Missouri City United Soccer Association
  • August 2005 - November 2005:  Albion Hurricanes Football Club, Houston, Texas
  • August 2004 - June 2005:  Westbury Soccer Club, Houston, Texas.
  • May 2004 - June 2005: West University Soccer Club, Houston, Texas
  • August 2003 - May 2004:  Clear Lake Soccer Club, Clear Lake, Texas
  • June 2003 - August 2003:  Camp Staff- Mike Henshaw's Summer Camp
  • December 2002 - June 2003:  Houstonians Futbol Club 
  • November 2000 - August 2002: Houston Parks and Recreation Department
  • 1999 - 2000: Universidad Nacional de Piura, Piura Perú

Education:  

  • January 2003 - December 2006; Houston Community College
  • Intensive English Program:  Awarded Certificate of Completion, May 2006.
  • 1988 - 1991:  Instituto Tecnológico- Dr. Otto Tonnsmann
      • Piura, Perú
        • Laboratorio Sciences
  • 1987 - 1988:  Universidad Nacional de Piura- Piura, Perú

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