LEADERSHIP
Phil joined Los Gatos United in 2019 after a career in technology education that included a decade at Stanford University and as founder/CEO of Digital Media Academy, an international education company. A former Santa Clara University player, he also earned an MBA and holds an NSCAA coaching license. Phil combines business knowledge, coaching experience, and a lifelong passion for soccer to fully support the Club’s mission of excellence.
Shaun returns to Los Gatos United after becoming the first coach to win consecutive MLS Next championships from 2023–2025, further cementing his unmatched youth development record. While serving as the Club’s Technical Director Shaun will also be the head coach of the U.S. U-20 Men’s National Team starting in 2026. Shaun combines leadership, innovation, and dedication to raising the standard for youth soccer development in the US.
Shawn joined Los Gatos United as Club Director in January 2019, bringing decades of soccer leadership to the organization. He is co-founder and Vice President of NorCal Premier Soccer and holds a USSF “A” license as well as the Director of Club license. A former professional player in Germany and the U.S., Shawn blends technical expertise, organizational vision, and extensive experience to fully guide Los Gatos United in achieving long-term growth.
TECHNICAL STAFF
OPERATIONAL STAFF
2025-2026 Boys Teams & Coaches
2008/07 Boys ECNL
Coach Ian Lane
2008/07 Boys ECNL RL
Coach Ronnie Ekelund
2008/07 Boys Premier Black
Coach Josh Rivera
2009 Boys ECNL
Coach Ramiro Arredondo
2009 Boys ECNL RL
Coach Max Huin
2009 Boys Premier Black
Coach Rick Morin
2010 Boys ECNL
Coach Ian Lane
2010 Boys ECNL RL
Coach Ramiro Arredondo
2010 Boys Premier Black
Coach Ashkon Afsari
2010 Boys Premier Yellow
Coach Mario Farfan
2011 Boys ECNL
Coach Joel Fumia
2011 Boys ECNL RL
Coach Pablo Ramirez
2011 Boys Premier Black
Coach Rick Morin
2011 Boys Premier Yellow
Coach Rick Morin
2012 Boys ECNL
Coach Joel Fumia
2012 Boys ECNL RL
Coach Max Huin
2012 Boys Premier Black
Coach Josiah Romero
2012 Boys Premier Yellow
Coach Brando Erazo
2012 Boys Premier White
Coach Brando Erazo
2013 Boys ECNL
Coach Ian Lane
2013 Boys ECNL RL
Coach Pale Godinez
2013 Boys Premier Black
Coach Josiah Romero
2014 Boys Pre-ECNL
Coach Joel Fumia
2014 Boys Premier Black
Coach Josh Rivera
2014 Boys Premier Yellow
Coach Raul Rangel
2014 Boys Premier White
Coach Joey Carrillo
2014 Boys Select Black
Coach Josh Rivera
2014 Boys Select Yellow
Coach Josh Rivera
2015 Boys Pre-ECNL
Coach Pale Godinez
2015 Boys Premier Black
Coach Pale Godinez
2015 Boys Premier Yellow
Coach Andres JIminez
2015 Boys Premier White
Coach Andres Jiminez
2015 Boys Select Black
Coach Keone Carrillo
2016 Boys Pre-ECNL
Coach Pablo Ramirez
2016 Boys Academy Black
Coach Pablo Ramirez
2016 Boys Academy Yellow
Coach Ashkon Afsari
2016 Boys Academy White
Coach Ashkon Afsari
2016 Boys Select Black
Coach Joey Carrillo
2016 Boys Select Yellow
Coach Joey Carrillo
2016 Boys Select White
Coach Nicholas Iamiceli
2017 Boys Pre-ECNL
Coach Thomas Murdick
2017 Boys Academy Black
Coach Thomas Murdick
2017 Boys Academy Yellow
Coach Andres Jiminez
2017 Boys Academy White
Coach Andres Jiminez
2017 Boys Select Black
Coach Keone Carrillo
2017 Boys Select Yellow
Coach Keone Carrillo
2018 Boys Pre-ECNL
Coach Thomas Murdick
2018 Boys Academy Black
Coach Thomas Murdick
2018 Boys Academy Yellow
Coach Jesus Garcia
2018 Boys Academy White
Coach Jesus Garcia
2018 Boys Select Black
Coach Junior Flores
PRE 7V7 BOYS
Coach Thomas Murdick & Staff
2025-2026 Girls Teams & COACHES
2008/07 Girls ECNL RL
Coach Shawn Blakeman
2008/07 Girls Premier Black
Coach Chris Stott
2009 Girls ECNL RL
Coach Shawn Blakeman
2009 Girls Premier Black
Coach Haleigh Stoddard
2010 Girls ECNL RL
Coach Luis Rangel
2010 Girls Premier Black
Coach Erich Rabago
2010 Girls Premier Yellow
Coach Chris Stott
2011 Girls ECNL RL
Coach Luis Rangel
2011 Girls Premier Black
Coach Brando Erazo
2011 Girls Premier Yellow
Coach Erich Rabago
2012 Girls ECNL RL
Coach Keone Carrillo
2012 Girls Premier Black
Coach Nick Hatzke
2012 Girls Premier Yellow
Coach Nick Hatzke
2013 Girls ECNL RL
Coach Carlos Menjivar
2013 Girls Premier Black
Coach Nick Hatzke
2013 Girls Premier Yellow
Coach Nick Hatzke
2014 Girls Pre-ECNL
Coach Josiah Romero
2014 Girls Premier Black
Coach Alex Booth
2014 Girls Premier Yellow
Coach Alex Booth
2015 Girls Pre-ECNL
Coach Carlos Menjivar
2015 Girls Academy Black
Coach Mario Farfan
2015 Girls Academy Yellow
Coach Mario Farfan
2016 Girls Pre-ECNL
Coach Craig Surgey
2016 Girls Academy Black
Coach Alex Booth
2016 Girls Academy Yellow
Coach Alex Booth
2016 Girls Academy White
Coach Maddie Jessup
2017 Girls Pre-ECNL
Coach Taylor Wells
2017 Girls Academy Black
Coach Taylor Wells
2017 Girls Academy White
Coach Emmanuel Denis
2018 Girls Pre-ECNL
Coach Emmanuel Denis
2018 Girls Academy Black
Coach Emmanuel Denis
Pre 7v7 Girls
Coach Thomas Murdick & Staff