GOVERNANCE / LOS GATOS UNITED
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Stewardship for the whole club.
The Board of Directors governs Los Gatos United, a community-based nonprofit soccer club. Its work encompasses the club’s mission and strategic direction, financial responsibility, policies and senior leadership.
That work supports the long-term health of the club and the opportunities it provides for players and families.
2026 ELECTED DIRECTORS
Rick Newell
President
Emily Schmidt
Vice-President
Chris Linden
Treasurer
Rachel Goldstein
Secretary
Esge Andersen
At Large
Boris Sherman
At Large
EX OFFICIO DIRECTORS
These directors serve on the Board by virtue of their club leadership positions, as set out in the Club Bylaws.
Phil Gibson
Executive Director
Shawn Blakeman
Sporting Director
Shaun Tsakiris
Technical Director
HOW THE CLUB IS LED
Governance & club operations
The Board provides oversight and direction. The Executive Director reports to the Board and leads the club’s programs and operations, working with technical, sporting and operational staff.
The governing framework
The Club Bylaws set out director responsibilities, elections, membership rights and how the Board conducts its business.
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CLUB?
For registration, schedules and program information, contact the club office. For Board matters, use the individual contacts listed above.