New Hires for 2022!
We're excited to announce a number of additions to our team as of January 2022! These individuals were strategically chosen to join Legends FC because they exemplify the club’s core beliefs. We’ve added new hires to various regions and departments within the club such as coaches, trainers, social media, front office and more. Not only do these additions bring more value to our membership, but they also ensure that your children are getting the best training, development and exposure in Southern California. Check out their short bios below and don’t forget to say hi if you see them on the fields!
Arturo Vasquez (AJ) - ajvasquez3343@gmail.com
AJ is joining our Orange County Region and will be coaching the Boys 2009 team.
U-17 USMNT captain
2017 U17 Concacaf Championship
UCLA Men's Soccer Alumni
UCLA Men's Soccer Graduate Assistant
Adriana Valdez - adriana.valdez@legendsfc.net
Adriana is joining our Orange County Region and will be coaching the Girls 2011 and 2007 teams.
Semi-Pro with LA Vikings
Multiple years of collegiate soccer with Cal State LA and Cal State Bakersfield
Master’s degree in Coaching and Exercise Science from Concordia University – Irvine
Woman of Distinction Award in the city of Fullerton for 2017
New Coaching Hires
Scott Grimm - Boys FC sdgrimm@outlook.com
Santos A Romero - Boys FC sromero10312@gmail.com
Ernesto Hidalgo - Girls FC Eahidalgo8@gmail.com
Mario Herrera - Girls FC - supermario22.mh@gmail.com
Brianna Valencia - Girls FC bcvalencia305@gmail.com
Eduardo Plascencia - TV Girls 1eplascencia1@gmail.com
Michael Chavez - TV Boys Mrchavez711@gmail.com
Davonte Richardson
Davonte joins as the Head Performance Coach after working with STARS for a number of years.
Played College Football at Fullerton JC (2x National Champion) and Saginaw Valley State
Sport performance trainer for all sports from youth to professional level
NASM certified
Irving Arvizu - irving@legendsfc.net
Irving has joined the club as our Social Media Coordinator. Irving’s story comes full circle as he formed part of the very first boys team at Legends FC when Glendora and Stampede merged. He played for the club for 3 years and was coached by none other than Matt Evans!
5 Years as a student-athlete
1x Big West Conference Champion with Cal State Fullerton
All-Freshman Team
Graduated with a Bachelor of Science, Health Science
Denae Antoine - denae@legendsfc.net
Denae has joined the club as the Operations Coordinator. She also played and captained a team at our club for 7 years under Josh Hodges! During her time as an athlete for Legends FC, Denae racked up plenty of accolades:
2X USYS National Champion (2013 & 2015)
USYS National Championships Best XI 2013 & 2015
ODP Regional and National Champion 2016
U.S. National team pool player 2013-2016
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology
Master of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Sport Management from NC State
