S E L E C T   T R A I N I N G   S T A F F
 

 
 
DIRECTORS OF COACHING
Luis Labastida
(281-865-6031)
Rafa Brazo
(281-703-0956)
 

ACADEMY DIRECTOR
David "Eddie" Edwards  
(281-798-8756)
 

 



 

COACHING STAFF
Adrian Camacho
Charlie Alvarez
Courtney Gaines
Javier Alvarez
Jennie Altherr
Matty Kirk
Mihail Balaban
Rob Lestina
Sammy Serrano
Todd Ericson

 
 
 
Director Of Coaching
LUIS LABASTIDA

Phone: 281-865-6031
Email: Luis@eclipsesoccerclub.com / llvoleluis@gmail.com

Professional Experience,
(Professional Player, 13 years)
Mexico
USA
Germany
Switzerland

Coaching Experience:
USSF "A" License
National Youth License
Mini Stars Director
USISL Professional Player/Coach
GM/Coach Houston Stars - WPSL
Children's Initiatives Soccer
FA Level 1 License
 
 
 
Director Of Coaching
RAFA BRAZO

Phone:
281-703-0956
Email: Rafa@eclipsesoccerclub.com / rafabrazo@gmail.com

Professional Experience:
Semi-Professional Player in Spain

Coaching Experience:
UEFA "A" License
US National Youth License
NSCAA Advanced National Diploma
NSCAA National Diploma
NSCAA Goalkeeper Institute II
STYSA Coaching Education State Instructor both in English and Spanish
STYSA ODP Coach and Scout
Hightower H.S. Varsity Soccer Head Coach
 
 
Academy Director
DAVID "EDDIE" EDWARDS

Phone: 281-798-8756

Email: Eddie@eclipsesoccerclub.com / davidedwards@entouch.net

Playing Experience
Tottenham Hotspurs F.C. Youth
Brentford F.C. Youth
London Schoolboys
Hampton F.C.

West London Schoolboys
Sam Houston State University


Collegiate Experience:
Sam Houston State University
B.F.A. Advertising Art and Graphic Design - University of Houston
Teaching Degree K-12 Certificate

Coaching Experience:
Professional trainer for 23 years
Internazionale Soccer Club
Mirage Soccer Club
Katy Strikers
ODP Girls Staff
US Soccer "C" Coaching License
National Youth License
STYSA Coaching Education Instructor
 
 
 

Trainer
ADRIAN CAMACHO
Email: Adrian@eclipsesoccerclub.com

Coaching
Experience:
Eclipse Soccer Club- Trainer
Mini Stars Soccer Clinics- Trainer
Sockers FC Palatine, Illinois- Trainer
Chicago Wind SC Chicago , Illinois- Trainer Camacho Soccer Academy- Queretaro Cruz Azul youth soccer- Mexico City

Professional Qualifications:
Played Professional soccer for;
Cruz Azul
Club America
Irapuato
Santos Futbol Club
Member of the Mexican National Team 1976-1987
Played in the 1980 Youth World Cup
Played in World Cup Qualifying for Spain 1982 Played in World Cup Mexico 1986
 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

Trainer
CHARLIE ALVAREZ
Email:
Wiki@eclipsesoccerclub.com

Experience:
Club Necaxa, Mexico 3rd and 4th Divisions
Club Pumas, Mexico City Youth Academy

Coaching Qualifications:
USSF national youth license

Trainer, Eclipse Academy
Trainer, Mini-Stars Soccer
Trainer, Texas Premier Football Club Academy
Coach/trainer, Monterrey Rayados (Mexico)
Staff member, Elite International Camps

 
 

 

Trainer
COURTNEY GAINES
Email: Courtney@eclipsesoccerclub.com

Playing Experience:
2yrs at the University of Texas
2yrs at the University of Houston
Big 12 player of the week
ODP National Champion
ODP Regional Pool
Eclipse player U11-U19
 


 

 
 
Trainer
JAVIER ALVAREZ
Email:
: Javi@eclipsesoccerclub.com

Experience:
Club Pumas, Mexico City Youth Academy

Coaching Qualifications:
USSF national youth license
Trainer, Eclipse Academy
Trainer, Mini-Stars Soccer
Trainer, Texas Premier Football Club Academy
Instructor, After School Initiatives
Coach/Trainer, Monterrey Rayados (Mexico)
Staff member, Elite International Camps


 

 
 

 
Trainer
JENNIE ALTHERR
Email:
Jennie@eclipsesoccerclub.com

Playing Experience:
University of North Carolina (UNC)
National Champion 1987
 
Coaching Experience:
USSF "A" License
Premier Diploma NSCAA
Head coach at: St. Mary's College, Raleigh, NC
Peace College, NC
Assistant Coach at: Southern Mississippi, MS
Northwestern University, IL
Mississippi State University, MS


CASL - Trainer

 

 
 

 

Trainer
MATTY KIRK
Email:
Matty@eclipsesoccerclub.com)

Experience:
Four-year letterman in soccer at Clemson University, 1990-1993
Professional playing experience with Columbia Heat, Hampton Roads Mariners and
South Carolina Shamrocks, United Soccer League, 1994-1997

Coaching Qualifications:
Trainer, Downtown Soccer Association (Greenville, S.C.), 1994-1998
Trainer, Capital Area Soccer League (Raleigh, N.C.), 1998-2002
Trainer, Warriors Soccer Association and Lonestar Soccer Club (Austin), 2002-2005
Director of coaching, Rockdale Youth Soccer Association (Atlanta)
USSF B license
SCAA national diploma
NSCAA advanced national diploma
 
 

Trainer
MIHAIL BALABAN
Email: Balaban@eclipsesoccerclub.com

Experience:
Former Romanian professional player

Coaching Qualifications:
USSF B license
Coordinator, Houston Dynamo Academy
Coordinator, ODP Region III
Consultant for Mexican Football League teams Chivas de Guadalajara, Atlas, Monterrey and Tigres UANL
Physical education degree
 

   
 
 

 
Trainer
ROB LESTINA

Email: Rob@eclipsesoccerclub.com

Coaching Experience:
USSF "A" License
USSF "B" License
Assistant Coach at: Marquette University, WI
ECNL (Elite Clubs National League - Girls) Scouting Staff Member
FC Milwaukee - Trainer
ODP Wisconsin Staff Trainer
DOC - Whitefish Bay Soccer Club, WI

 

 
 

 

Trainer
SAMMY SERRANO
Email:
Sammy@eclipsesoccerclub.com

Professional Experience:
North Channel Soccer Club (Youth Soccer)
3rd Div. Brujos de San Andres (Mexico)
2nd Div. Tuxtla Gutierrez  (Mexico)
Houston Hurricanes (Semi-Pro) 

Coaching Qualifications:
USSF National Youth License
NSCAA State Goalkeeping Diploma
Trainer, Monterrey Rayados Academy (Mexico)
Trainer- Mini-Stars Soccer
North Channel Soccer Club
Bear Creek Soccer Club

St. Francis Soccer Club

 
 

Trainer
TODD ERICSON
Email:
Todd@eclipsesoccerclub.com

Experience:
College soccer player at Schoolcraft College in Michigan
High school and club soccer player in Livonia, Michigan

Coaching Qualifications:
USSF C license
Varsity coach, Clements High School, 1989 to present
Winner of 14 district championships
Region III Coach of the Year, 2000
 
   
 

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