Senior Team (2008/2009)
Joe Scotti
USSF D License
Joe Scotti currently coaches at Owyhee High School and is an alumnus from CSUB Men’s Soccer.
Marcus Barajas
USSF D License
Marcus Barajas played collegiate soccer at Utah Tech University, formerly known as Dixie State University.
2010 Boys
Aleksa Mitrovic
USSF C License
Aleksa is an NNU Alumni and current lead trainer at The Pitch indoor soccer facility in Caldwell, ID.
Brandon Poole
USSF D License
Brandon is an Idaho ODP Alum from the 2001 class, playing collegiately at TMCC in Nevada/North Cal region and Clark College in Vancouver, WA after graduating from Rocky Mountain HS.
2011 Boys
Julio Castillo
USSF B License
Julio Castillo enters his first season as the Head Men’s Soccer Coach in the Fall of 2026.
A 2015 graduate of Northwest Nazarene, rejoined the NNU men’s soccer staff in 2021 after spending two seasons as an assistant at nearby College of Idaho.
Alan Soto
USSF D License
Alan Soto Ortiz joined the Northwest Nazarene men’s soccer staff as a graduate assistant coach prior to the 2024 season.
Soto Ortiz was a key midfielder for the Nighthawks program for two seasons in 2022 and 2023.
2012 Boys
Cesar Vasquez
USSF C License
Cesar joins Idaho ODP for his third-year coaching as an assistant coach, stepping into his first year as associate Head Coach.
Steve Frederick
USSF C License
Steve is a seasoned and successful coach that serves as the IYSA Director of Tournaments and Leagues. Going on year four, Steve is excited to take on an associate head coach as an assistant.
2013 Boys
Frank Aguirre
USSF B License
Frank returns to Idaho ODP for his second consecutive year as head coach. Frank serves as the Executive Director of Idaho Slammers.
Steven Browne
USSF D License
North Boise FC Coach and Idaho native.
2014 Boys
Ismar Kapidzic
USSF B License
Recent US Soccer Federation B License Graduate and current coach at Boise Timbers Thorns.
Jason Christensen
USSF D License
Returning for second year with Idaho ODP as an assistant coach, previously being an RTC coach in Eastern Idaho.
2015 Boys
Steve Frederick
USSF C License
IYSA Director of Leagues and Tournaments. Previous 2011 Boys HC.
Steve Gamboa
USSF D License
North Boise FC and School of Soccer.
David Main
USSF D License
Idaho Slammers FC
2016 Boys
James Nickel
USSF C License
Twin Falls Rapids FC. Returning Idaho ODP Head Coach for U11 Age Group for second year.
Zaden Watson
USSF D License
Former Twin Falls Rapids FC and CSI Men’s Soccer Assistant. Returning Idaho ODP Coaching for U11 Age group for second year.
Genaro Ochoa Martinez
USSF D License
Idaho Rush
RTC Coaches – Boys
08/09-2011
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2012-2014
Jason Christensen
USSF D License
2015-2016
Jason Reese
USSF C License
08/09-2011
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2012-2014
Abby Drube – Sting SC
USSF C License
2015-2016
Leo Barone – Sting SC
USSF D License
Senior Team (2008/2009)
Mitchell Littleton
USSF C License
Mitchell Littleton enters his third year with the Northwest Nazarene women’s soccer staff as an assistant coach in the fall of 2025.
Littleton serves the Nighthawks as goalkeeper coach after having coached a number of years at the club level.
Eric Gant
USSF Grassroots Licensing
Eric played collegiately at Whitman University (NCAA DIII) in Walla Walla, WA before becoming a private trainer at The Pitch in Caldwell, ID.
2010 Girls
Zak Naylor
USSF C License
Chicas FC and ODP Regional Staff member returning for second consecutive year coaching with Idaho ODP.
Kelly Potter
USSF D License
Boise Timbers Thorns
Former NNU Strength Coach
2011 Girls
Ali Leonard
USSF C License
Boise High Head Coach and US Soccer Grassroots Educator returning for her third consecutive year coaching U16 age group.
Stephanie Lempesis
USSF D License
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2012 Girls
Fredy Razo
USSF D License
NNU Men’s Soccer, Irvine Valley College, West Coast FC, Irvine Strikers
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2013 Girls
George Hunt
USSF A License
USC Premier Diploma
USSF “A” License
USC Premier Diploma
Grassroots Instructor License
Coach Mentor Diploma
Masters in coaching and Athletic Administration
Director of coaching at Altitude FC (Now Mountain Rush)
Assistant Director of coaching at Roanoke Star (Now VBR Star)
Coached at Evergreen High School and Conifer High School
Former player for LCCC Mesa State and Grandview
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2014 Girls
Rachel Naylor
USSF C License
Head Coach – Indie Chicas (3 Years)
Coaching philosophy centers on three core pillars:
Individual technical development
Leadership cultivation
Comprehensive team tactical understanding
Licenses & Certifications
USSF C License (in-progress)
USSF D License
Playing Experience
Team Captain & Forward – Idaho Cutthroats (UPSL Women’s)
2023 Mountain West Conference Champion
2022 Conference Runner-Up
Leading scorer and key team leader
Juan Silva
USSF B License
Idaho Rush, Former Colorado Rush Technical Director
2015 Girls
Mariah Castillo
USSF D License
Former Vallivue HS Girls Head Coach and College of Idaho Women’s Soccer Alumnus. Current trainer and owner at Elite Academy Facility in Nampa, ID and returning for second year as head coach of U12 age group.
Tom Park
USSF D License
Chicas FC. Returning for second year coaching with Idaho ODP.
Jeff Turner
USSF B License
BTT ECNL Director, Former 2012G Far West ODP Champion, Returning for fourth year with Idaho ODP.
2016 Girls
Juan Gomez
USSF C License
Albion Idaho SC. Former 2014 Boys Assistant Coach and third year returning for Idaho ODP.
Theron Fereday
USSF D License
Boise Timbers-Thorns.
Jason Reese
USSF C License
Second year with Idaho ODP, formerly as RTC Coach in Eastern Idaho.
RTC Coaches
08/09-2011
Bryan Secaida
USSF D License
2012-2014
Joanna Owens – IFFC
USSF D License
2015-2016
Jacob Wohlschlegel – PFC
USSF D License
08/09-2011
Brad Williams – NIC MSOC
2012-2014
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2015-2016
Chris Cabrera – Hells Canyon FC
USSF D License
RTC Coaches – Girls
08/09-2011
Bryan Secaida – IFFC
USSF D License
2012-2014
Joanna Owens – IFFC
USSF D License
2015-2016
Jacob Wohlschlegel – PFC
USSF D License
08/09-2011
Brad Williams – NIC MSOC
2012-2014
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2015-2016
Chris Cabrera – Hells Canyon FC
USSF D License
Goalkeeper Coaches
08/09-2011
Matt Kessler
NNU MSOC
2012-2014
Mitchell Littleton
NNU WSOC
2015-2016
David Arredondo
Columbia HS
East
Adam Hall
North
Brad Williams
NIC MSOC
| Administration | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| State Technical Lead | Kevin Ireland | kireland@idahoyouthsoccer.org | |
| ODP Administrator | Jason Pemany | jpemany@idahoyouthsoccer.org |