Director of Coaching
Taylor McMillin
See bio below
Coaching Staff
Taylor McMillin
Hometown
- Eureka, CA
Licensure/Certification/Degrees
- USSF D Coaching License
- MA Coaching and Athletic Administration, Concordia University - Irvine
- Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology, Humboldt State University
Coaching Experience
- Women's Soccer Head Coach at College of the Redwoods (current)
- Previous Women's Soccer Assistant Coach at Cal Poly Humboldt
- 4 years coaching for Sequoia FC
Playing Experience
- Cal Poly Humboldt
- Mendocino Junior College
- Eureka High School
- Humboldt United
- Eureka Breakers
Favorite Professional Team
- United States Women’s National Team
Coaching Methodology
- Coaching is an opportunity to create an environment where the athletes are challenged to positively develop athletically and as an individual person. This platform is used to encourage lifelong characteristics the athletes will use for the rest of their lives to be successful, hardworking, good individuals in the community.
Isaiah Dairo
Hometown
- Hayward, CA
Licensure/Certification/Degrees
- USSF Grassroots Diploma
- Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology - Exercise Science, Humboldt State University
Coaching Experience
- 2 years Volunteer Assistant for Cal Poly Humboldt Men’s Soccer
- 2 years assistant for Sequoia FC
Playing Experience
- 4 years of CCAA collegiate Soccer
- 5 years of NPSL
Favorite Professional Team
- Borussia Dortmund and Chelsea
Coaching Methodology
- To grow and to be a committed soccer player is very important to perform, practice and play!
Edgardo (Eddie) Garcia
Hometown
- Eureka, CA
Licensure/Certification/Degrees
- AA Degree, College of the Redwoods
Coaching Experience
- 3 years Head Men’s Soccer Coach Eureka High School (current)
- 3 years Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach Eureka High School
Playing Experience
- North Coast Tsunami (NPSL)
- College of the Redwoods
- Eureka High School
- Humboldt Bravehearts
- Eureka Breakers
- FC Humboldt
Favorite Professional Team
- Real Madrid
Coaching Methodology
- Based on game-like situations while focusing on the physical, technical, tactical and psychological aspects of the game while promoting individual creativity and positive values such as: respect, teamwork, ambition, effort, leadership and humility.
Brian Bianucci
Hometown
- Sebastopol, CA
Licensure/Certification/Degrees
- USSF C Coaching License
- MA Coaching and Athletic Administration, Concordia University - Irvine
- Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Studies Teacher Preparation, Dominican University
Coaching Experience
- Men's Soccer Assistant Coach at Cal Poly Humboldt (current)
- 1 year Head Coach Mendocino College
- 9 years experience coaching youth competitive soccer
- Santa Rosa United Soccer Club
- North Coast FC, Petaluma
- Petaluma High School
- Casa Grande High School
Playing Experience
- Dominican University
- Santa Rosa Junior College
Favorite Professional Team
- Borussia Dortmund
Coaching Methodology
- Teaching principles of the game to help promote autonomous learning where players are in full control of their decision making. Technical development is key in helping young footballers gain the skills to execute player actions and ultimately team tactics. I'm just happy to give back to the game that has given me so much!
Francisco Medina
Hometown
- Houston, Texas
Licensure/Certification/Degrees
- USSF Grassroots Diploma
Coaching Experience
- Eureka High School Men's Soccer Assistant Coach (current)
- 10 years of experience coaching individual technique and form
Playing Experience
- Competitive soccer
Favorite Professional Team
- Rayados Del Monterrey
Coaching Methodology
- Technique always wins
Juan Flores
Hometown
- Oxnard, CA
Licensure/Certification/Degrees
- AA Degree, Oxnard College
Coaching Experience
- Eureka High School Assistant Coach
Playing Experience
- Central Coast Soccer League CAL South, Oxnard College
Favorite Professional Team:
- Manchester United
Coaching Methodology
- Adapted coaching establishes high standards through effective communication that promotes autonomous decision-making while celebrating and recognizing team contribution and individual growth.
Mario Garcia
Hometown
- Eureka, CA
Coaching Experience
- U10 coach
- Eureka High School Varsity and JV coach
- Fortuna La Liga Mens League Coach
Playing Experience
- EHS Varsity
- Humboldt Steelheads
- College of the Redwoods
Favorite Professional Team:
- Barcelona
Coaching Methodology
- TIKI TAKA (Short passing and movement, working the ball through open channels and maintaining possession)