OUR COACHES

Coach Julian Garcia and Coach Felipe Galindo started offering Summer clinics in 2024 at McInnis Park. In 2025 they decided further develop Marin’s highest level soccer academy and create 415 Fútbol Academy. Today, 415 Fútbol Academy provides soccer training for boys and girls that will improve their technical and physical skills while preparing them for on and off the field challenges.

  • Julian is a former professional soccer player from Argentina, now based in the Bay Area. His journey through the world of soccer has been marked by both significant challenges and triumphs, shaping him into the dedicated coach he is today. After a promising playing career that was unfortunately cut short by a second ACL injury at the age of 23, Garcia was faced with the difficult decision of leaving behind the game he had always dreamed of playing. However, he rediscovered his passion for soccer when he began coaching, realizing how much he valued sharing the knowledge and experience he had accumulated throughout his playing career.

    Garcia's coaching approach is deeply influenced by the challenges and setbacks he faced as a player. His philosophy is rooted in empathy, passion, and a commitment to developing athletes not just as soccer players, but as individuals. Over the years, he has continued to invest in his professional development, earning his "C" License and preparing to begin his "B" License in 2024. Additionally, Garcia served as the Video Analyst for the Oakland Roots Soccer Club.

    As a coach, Garcia is dedicated to creating an environment where players are empowered to reach their fullest potential. His commitment to developing young talent led him to launch his own clinic program, Elite Soccer Coaches, in 2023 with his partner Juan Felipe Galindo.

  • Felipe is a competitive, dedicated, and passionate soccer player and coach with over 10 years of experience both on the field and in coaching. His love for the game began at a young age, and since then, he’s had the privilege of competing at semi-professional and professional levels in both futsal and soccer. He spent 5 years in Colombia playing as a semi-professional and professional athlete, followed by 3 years of semi-professional soccer and 1 year of pre-professional soccer in the USA. Currently, he is playing semi-professionally in the USA and entering his second season of college soccer.

    In addition to his playing career, Felipe has spent the last 5+ years coaching players of all ages and skill levels, sharing his knowledge and passion for the game. Through his coaching, he has helped athletes grow both on and off the field. His combined experience as a player and coach gives him a unique ability to offer personalized, results-driven training that helps players elevate their game.