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Saucedo FC Academy Staff

Meet the Team

Martin Saucedo

Owner / Head Trainer /Head Coach

“They can be good, but we gotta work"

Martin Saucedo is a soccer coach who made a transition from being a full-time father to a full-time soccer coach for his son, Sebastian Saucedo. Martin raised and trained Sebastian starting in Park City Soccer clubs all the way through his son's professional soccer career. This led Sebastian to play professionally for Real Salt Lake and now for one of the biggest soccer teams in Mexico City, The Pumas.

Martin started coaching in 2003. Prior to coaching, Martin spent time observing training and games around the country. He brought that information back to his son Sebastian, and trained him to play at the highest level of soccer. This includes tournaments at the national level, where Sebastian has had the honor of representing the U.S. national team. Through Coach Saucedo’s dedication and commitment, he has shaped his son into the professional athlete that he is right now. He has also coached several boys youth teams for The Red Wolves Academy, an elite soccer club based in Chattanooga TN.

Martin has obtained several coaching certificates, trainings and courses that include Intro to Grassroots Course which covers the U.S. Soccer’s Grassroots Coaching Education Philosophy, Play-Practice-Play Methodology, the characteristics of players aged 11-12 and 13 & Older, the Six Tasks of a Coach (coaching games, coaching training sessions, leading the team, leading the player, managing the performance environment, and leadership).

Today Coach Saucedo offers a wide range of training skills and abilities to provide for your child to grow and achieve desired goals. Coach Saucedo focuses on both technical skills combined with physical fitness to make for optimal performance on the field. A balanced practice schedule that includes developing technical skills and endurance/plyometric training is a big part of Coach Saucedo’s coaching style. He schedules 3-4 soccer training sessions a week, as well as 2 games a week, to keep SFC players focused, “in the game” and active. Responsibility, respect and appreciation for team, coach, parents and game officials is instilled in all the SFC players, as these are life long character traits that define the integrity of the individual, player and team. Coach Saucedo is committed to training his players like professionals so they can excel in their position, be confident in their abilities and exhibit a level of play that is more advanced and developed than their peers. He will strive to teach each player to be confident and comfortable with the ball at their feet.

Salvador Perez

Head Coach

With over 25 years of experience in the training, development, and promotion of soccer players, Salvador Perez has built a distinguished career in amateur, professional, and high-performance soccer, positively impacting generations of players both on and off the field.

His career includes extensive experience working in top-level competitive environments, with participation and collaboration in processes linked to Major League Soccer (MLS), CONCACAF competitions, and the Mexican Soccer League, strengthening his international perspective and his ability to develop talent in diverse sporting contexts.

Throughout his professional journey, he has led and participated in numerous international youth tournaments in Europe and the Americas, contributing to the growth of promising young players and guiding them through technical, tactical, physical, and mental training processes to compete in highly demanding environments.

His commitment to the community has been unwavering, dedicating decades to the development of children, youth, amateur, and professional players, using soccer as a platform for education, discipline, leadership, and social transformation.

Renowned for his passion, leadership, and holistic vision, Salvador Perez combines international experience with a deep commitment to the community, establishing himself as a mentor, coach, and leader in sports development.

Specialties:

Training and development of children and youth talent

Preparation of amateur, professional, and high-performance players

Experience in MLS, CONCACAF, and Liga MX

Participation in international youth tournaments

Technical, tactical, physical, and mental development

Leadership and sports management

Community integration through sports

“More than twenty-five years developing competitive soccer players and individuals with strong values on and off the field.”

Jordan Pena

EA Coach

Dani Orellena

Girls Coach

As a player, my journey began at the age of five when I joined one of Bolivia’s top youth development clubs, Tahuichi, where I trained for two years. I then transferred to play for my childhood club, Blooming FC, one of the two biggest professional teams in my hometown of Santa Cruz, competing with them for one season before moving to Florida.

It was in Florida that my development truly accelerated. I played Futsal for my father’s club, Eagles Futsal Club, where I trained five days a week for three hours a day, with league matches every Saturday. This dedication helped me become the youngest player (age 15) to compete in the First Division of the Naples Futsal League, the largest futsal league in Florida. Over time, I became the league’s top scorer three times, tallying over 50 goals, and helped our team end a five-year championship streak by becoming six-time consecutive champions ourselves.

My hard work earned me an invitation from the U.S. Futsal National Team Head Coach to attend a selection session for the 2021 Concacaf Futsal Championship and 2021 FIFA Futsal World Cup in Lithuania. Unfortunately, an ankle ligament injury sidelined me for three months, preventing me from attending, but the experience fueled my passion for growth and resilience.

As a coach, I began at my father’s soccer and futsal club, where I served as head coach for the B2013/2014, B2012, and B2010 teams. Later, I joined Park City SC, coaching the G2014 team as Head Coach for two years and assisting with the B2011 team. Watching players develop from having no experience to becoming top performers in their age group has been one of the most rewarding parts of my coaching journey. Our B2013/2014 team notably became Regional Champions and National semi-finalists during that time.

I continue to pursue growth as a coach through ongoing education and mentorship. I currently hold 7v7, 9v9, and 11v11 soccer certifications, and I am working toward obtaining my USSF D Coaching License. In futsal, I have completed the USYF Level 1 and Level 2 Coaching Licenses and plan to earn my Level 3 State Coaching License soon.

Throughout my career, I have been fortunate to learn from exceptional mentors, including Diego Giustozzi (Head Coach of ElPozo Murcia and Futsal World Cup Champion with Argentina), Luis Baez (Former Assistant Coach of the Dominican Republic Futsal National Team), and my father, Luis Orellana (Former Professional Futsal Player, Florida Futsal Director of Coaches and Referees, USYF Regional Host, and President of the Naples Futsal League).

This journey has shaped me into the player and coach I am today—driven by passion, discipline, and a desire to help young athletes reach their full potential.

Alessandro Diaz

Coach

Former professional soccer player with over 5 years of experience in professional environments and more than 4 years competing professionally. Competed across Mexico’s 2nd and 3rd divisions, including time with Club Tijuana Sub-20 and training opportunities with the club’s senior first team. Also participated in two preseason campaigns with Real Monarchs, gaining valuable experience in high-level competitive and developmental environments.

In addition to playing professionally, Alessandro has also been assisting as a high school soccer coach for over 2 years and continues to work with both boys’ and girls’ programs. During his coaching experience, the girls’ team achieved a Region Championship, highlighting his leadership, player development, and commitment to building competitive teams.

Teams Played For

* Inter Playa del Carmen — Playa del Carmen, Cancún

* Xolos 3rd Division — Hermosillo

* Xolos Sub-20 — Tijuana

* Bombarderos de Tecámac — Estado de México

* Levet FC — Guadalajara

Chris Torres

Trainer

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