Our Coaches
Robert Arroyo Hernández
Coach Robert has 8 years of coaching experience with players of all ages and all levels ranging from recreational to professional level. He currently coaches several club teams and is also the head coach for the varsity high school team of Summit Preparatory, the current undefeated Central Coast Section champions. Coach Robert has led Summit Preparatory to an undefeated season where they became the first charter school to win the CCS championship and the first charter school to qualify to the state championships. Coach Robert also became the youngest head coach to ever win a CCS championship and was also awarded with the Coach of The Year award.
Coach Robert grew up playing for several of the top local clubs and academies. During his club career he received several accolades and won several recognized championships, including the California State Cup. While in high school he went on to play overseas in Japan for Gamba Osaka’s youth academy. After his time in Japan, Robert returned to the United States to play USDA soccer for Juventus Academy. After high school he decided to further his education and play for De Anza college. Coach Robert now plays at the professional level with Bay Area Futsal Club and Bay Cities FC at the NISA level.
Coach Robert is passionate about his community and providing quality development to players of The Bay Area. He focuses on all areas of his player’s needs and believes in strengthening The Bay Area through developing players and practical individuals by providing a program where everyone can thrive and become successful. His aim is to provide athletes with the proper development so they can achieve the biggest of their goals.
Joseph Montero
Coach Joe has an extensive coaching background where he has had the privilege to coach players of all ages and all levels. He has had the opportunity to share his knowledge with players in Europe and California.
Coach Joe is a Bay Area native and got the opportunity as a youth player to play amongst several of the local elite clubs and academies. During his club career he received many individual accolades and won a CCS championship with Serra High School. After his club career he played at the college level where he was the top goal scorer and got to lead his team into back to back playoff runs. He then transitioned to a professional playing career where he played in Spain and Portugal. He also has played 7 years of futsal.
Coach Joe hopes to share his knowledge to the next generation of soccer players in his community.
David Hernandez
Coach David has 3 years of coaching experience with all ages. He currently runs private sessions and also coaches varsity boys soccer at Pinewood High school in Los Altos.
Coach David grew up playing for local club Santa Clara Sporting where he won several top tournaments like Dallas cup, Regionals, and State Cup. During coach David’s youth he was also part of the U.S. National team and played amongst the top players of our country. He was also part of the PDP team and traveled to Mexico for Chivas Cup. After high school he attended West Valley College and played 2 years there.
Coach David is passionate about the growth of the youth in the Bay Area, he pays good attention to each kid’s tendencies and makes sure they are engaged. He focuses on the fundamentals of the game and making sure that the material being taught correlates to the game and will help the individual thrive.