Coach Ross Shimi
Born and raised in Manchester, England, Coach Ross relocated to California’s State Capitol in 2015—the same year the U.S. Women’s National Team won the FIFA Women’s World Cup, a moment that helped inspire his commitment to developing female athletes.
Since then, he has spent more than a decade coaching within competitive clubs across the United States as a U.S. Soccer National B Licensed Coach. He also travels regularly to England to observe elite academy environments, gaining firsthand insight into the standards, coaching methods, and player development systems used at the highest levels of the game.
Coach Ross believes every player deserves an environment that challenges them to reach their full potential. His coaching philosophy emphasizes technical excellence, intelligent decision-making, and a growth mindset, while fostering confidence and resilience both on and off the field.
Coach Danny Cruz
With decades of proven success, Coach Danny has won multiple national titles and helped develop players who have gone on to earn college scholarships, compete in NCAA Division I, play professionally, and represent the United States at both youth and senior national team levels.
Notable Players Coached
Megan Rapinoe
FIFA Women’s World Cup Champion: 2015, 2019
Ballon d’Or Féminin (2019)
2019 Golden Boot (Top Scorer)
Gold Medal At The 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
Rachel Rapinoe
NCAA Division I and professional soccer player
Stefanie Cox
NCAA National Champion (Portland University, 2003)
2005 NCAA Division 1 Women’s National Championship
FIFA Women’s World Cup Champion: 2007, 2015,
Gold Medal At The 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.