Coaching Staff

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We have added additional Coaching Staff.  Please check back often; more information and bios coming soon!

Junro Narita – Director of Coaching

  • Coaching Qualification - USSF C License, National Youth License.
  •  Playing Experience - The University of New Mexico (2001-2002), El Paso Patriots (2003).
  • Coaching Experience - Komazawa FC, Tokyo, Japan (2007-2008), Rio Rancho Soccer Club (2008-present). 
  • Coaching Philosophy - Connecting soccer to life since soccer is a microcosm of life itself. Technique, knowledge, tactic, passion, strategy, discipline, and ethic are all extremely important to play the game and live life. Prepare the players for the game and ultimately prepare them for life.

 

 Rick Smith - Director of Goal Keeping & Mentorship Program

  • Coaching Qualification - UEFA A Goalkeeping License, UEFA B License, USSF B License, National Youth License
  • Playing Experience - Aveley F.C. (1996-1998), Millwall F.C. Select XI (2000-2003).
  • Coaching Experience - Fulham F.C. Academy Coach (1998), Millwall F.C. Lionesses Goalkeeping Coach (2000-2003), RVFC 91B Head Coach (2006-2008 - 2 times State Cup Runners-Up), RVFC 92G Head Coach (2005-2008 - 2 times State Cup Champions), NMYSA ODP '97B Assistant Coach, Sandia Prep Girls Varsity Head Coach (2008-present).
  • Coaching Awards - New Mexico High School Coaches Association Coach of The Year (2008 and 2009) 
  • Coaching Philosophy - Individual player development should be the foundation of any coaching session at a young age.  As players step out of the 'Golden Age of Learning' they should have the knowledge that will assist them in understanding the demands of the game to serve their development further.  It is not about how many wins and losses are accumulated but how the enjoyment level can be maintained.


Tommy Smith - Technical Advisor

  • Coaching Qualifications - USSF “A” Coaching License
  • Playing Experience -  4 years College (Aurora College and Univ. of New Mexico), 10 years semi-professional/professional (Albuquerque Gunners, San Diego Nomads, New Mexico Chiles and Albuquerque Geckos)
  • Coaching Experience:  12 years Head Varsity Boys Sandia Prep, 5 yrs Asst. Varsity Boys La Cueva HS, 5 years Coach at Albuquerque United Club, 2 yrs Asst. Albuquerque Academy HS Boys.
  • Coaching Awards:  3 time NM High School Coach of the Year (2002-2004), 2 time US Rocky Mountain Regional High School Coach of the Year 2002 & 2004, 2004 New Mexico High School Coaches Association Coach of the Year, 2005 US National Semi-Finalist for Coach of the Year, 2006 Albuquerque Sports Hall of Fame Coach of the Year.
  • Coaching Philosophy:  I believe in player development with an emphasis in technical/skill development.  I coach all of my teams to possess the ball.  


Caitlan Crewe (CC)

    I have been coaching for multiple years and over those years I have found that the sole reason I keep doing it is for the smiles! My reason for coaching is to enrich the lives of kids with the game of soccer, and to give them life skills that they can take with them and use everywhere. My coaching education includes two youth modules for the the State of New Mexico and the National Youth License. My soccer playing experiences include 18 years, 4 of those for Rio Rancho High school where I was captain for two of those years. I still continue playing in local soccer indoor and outdoor leagues. I am currently attending the University of New Mexico where I plan to finish my Bachelors degree in Criminology with a concentration in social control with a minor in Spanish. I am planning to graduate in December 2010 and search for job opportunities in Colorado.


Uwe Balzis

  • Coaching Qualifications - A-License
  • Playing Experience - Amateur German leagues for 5 years, Albuquerque Gunners 4 years, New Mexico Chiles 5 years
  • Coaching Experience - High School Head Coach Boys and/or Girls for 16 years, Club Staff Coach (Albuquerque United, Clash, currently RRSC) for 15 years
  • Coaching Philosophy - to give every player the opportunity to develop and have fun playing the game of soccer 


Eugene Allen

  • Playing experience - 2 years for Rio Rancho High School on the Varsity Boys Soccer team.
  • Currently holds a National E-License.
  • Coaching philosophy - I have a winning mentality, but not winning at all costs.  


Jeff Wenzel

  • Coaching Qualifications - E license, Youth Module 1 and 2
  • Playing Experience - Playing since I was 8 years old. 4 years of High School soccer at RRHS. Made the Eastern New Mexico Men’s soccer team. Playing Men’s league soccer, since 2004.
  • Coaching Experience - Head Coach Girls C-team Rio Rancho High School 2006, Assistant Coach Girls C-team 2007. RRHS Boys JV Assistant Coach 2008/ 2009. U 11 Boys  RRSC Lighting Head Coach, U18 Boys RRSC Rangers Head Coach. ODP Apprentice 2009-2010
  • Coaching Philosophy: I believe soccer is a wonderful game! To me it is my life and I enjoy every aspect of it. My goal as a coach is to pass along the knowledge I have picked up over the years playing and coaching. I want to impact the lives of kids, as coaches did for me when I was growing up. I will coach to win every game my teams play in. But at no time will I sacrifice the kids or the game to win. All my coaching is done at practice and the game will be the result of that work. And above all we WILL HAVE FUN!


Jimmy Wenzel

I have been playing since I was 8 years old. I played 4 years of soccer for Rio Rancho High School. After HS, I made the ENMU men’s soccer team, and decided to stay in Rio Rancho and start a men’s team. I have been playing/managing a men’s soccer team since 2005. I also started coaching in 2004 for the RRHS boys soccer program, club soccer in 2005, and recently came over to RRSC. I will be working on my National Youth Soccer License this summer along with my E-license. 

  • 2004- 2008 - RRHS boys JV asst Coach
  • 2009-current- RRHS Boys Varsity Asst. Coach
  • 2006-2008- Club coach ( NM Clash) 
  • 2009- Present- Club coach  ( RRSC) 


My philosophy is to teach a very high level of soccer and create an environment that will allow the players to fully understand the game and concepts of how to play at competitive levels while also having a fun time, soccer is a great sport. I want each player to not only learn but also to have a blast!  

 

Garrett York

Information Forthcoming!!

David Pincus

Information Forthcoming!!

Local High School and Club Players

     Rio Rancho Soccer Club believes in investing in community development and helping players give back to the game they love. Many local club and high school players also form the ranks of RRSC Staff Coaches. This is a great opportunity for the players to give back to the game while providing young players with local heroes and role models.