Rafael "Rafa" Ramirez

My Favorite Quote: “The fastest player is not the one who runs the fastest, but the one who solves the game problems the fastest” – Cesar Luis Menotti (Head Coach of World Class Champion Argentina-78)

Coach for 08B RR

Coaching

• Association of America (NSCAA) Advance National Diploma

• Association of America (NSCAA) Director of Coaching Diploma

• Off the Wall Sacramento FC- PASL Semi Pro Indoor Soccer- 3 time National Champions

• Assistant Coach- Sacramento Knights- NPSL 2005-2008- National Champions

• Director of Coaching- Girls U13-U19 FC Elk Grove- 2014-2016

• CCSL- Assistant Coach Cruz Azul- 2006 California Rush & Elk Grove Everton.

Playing Career

Education

BA, Sacramento State University, Molecular Biology

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NSCAA Advanced National Diploma

NSCAA Director of Coaching Diploma

• Colombia, South America

• University of North Texas

• American River College

• CCSL- Cruz Azul

About Rafa

I have been coaching soccer in the Sacramento area for over 30+ years.  What inspires me to coach is the constant passion to develop players and make them fulfill their potential.  I chose Blackhawks because I believe that the philosophy is the best for the community and player development