Peter Stogsdill - Executive Director
p.stogsdill@sandiegosoccerclub.org
USSF "B" License
SDSC Coach since 2010

Peter has been coaching club and high school soccer for over 30 years. As a club soccer coach he has won 4 CalSouth State Championships, Surf Cup, a CRL league title, taken a team to 2 quarter final finishes at Far West Regionals and has qualified 2 teams for National League. As a high school coach he led Mira Mesa High School for 15 years and won a CIF Championship with them in 2001. For the last 16 years he has been in charge of Westview High School where he has led them to 6 CIF Championships, 3 CIF Finalists, 1 State Finalist, and 1 CIF Championship.

Favorite soccer moment: when Westview scored a goal in overtime to beat Torrey Pines and advance to the State Championship game.

Jim Flowers - Director of RB Recreational Soccer
j.flowers@sandiegosoccerclub.org
USSF “D” License
SDSC coach since 2000

Jim began his coaching career while still in high school. He played in the NPSL for the Wichita Wings. Highlight was playing in the World Championships in Rome in 2014 and representing the USA. Jim's coaching philosophy is that every child can be a player if they are willing to work for it; his job is to show them the way and build a love for the game to last forever.

Favorite soccer moment: winning the National Championship in Kansas City in 2013 against a team deemed unbeatable, for a spot in the 2014 World Championships in Rome.

Oscar Eusebio - TOPS Soccer & Director of PQ Recreational Soccer
director.pqrec@sandiegosoccerclub.org
USSF “D” License & Futsal Level 1 License
SDSC coach since 2010

Oscar has over 15 years coaching experience, including FC Heat (Escondido Impact), FCSD, and SDSC. In addition, he has coached Rancho Bernardo High School girls freshmen soccer, and served as director for SDSC’s TOPSoccer program. Oscar also created a futsal program with the City of San Diego’s Park and Recreation department at Rancho Bernardo Recreation Center since July 2017. His coaching philosophy incorporates a holistic approach in developing players who look at soccer and life with gratitude and mindfulness.

Favorite soccer moment: watching his children kick a soccer ball for the first time.

Brian Quinn - Boys Programming Director
b.quinn@sandiegosoccerclub.org
USSF "A" License

Born in Belfast, Ireland, Quinn has many years of both playing and coaching at the highest level. In addition to coaching SDSC Competitive Boy’s teams, Brian is also an assistant Coach for University of San Diego men’s soccer team and Girls Varsity Coach at The Bishop’s School in La Jolla. He is also the Technical Director for adidas’ Elite Soccer Program that showcases the best U-16/17 Boys players in the US at their annual week long camp.

Coaching Experience: Coached the San Diego Sockers in the CISL 1995-96. 1997-99 coached the San Jose (Clash) Earthquakes of the Major League Soccer. Came back for a second term with the San Diego Sockers from 2000-04 in the MISL. Former Director of Coaching of Poway Youth Soccer Club (1991-94). 

Playing Experience: A distinguished 15 year professional career. 1978-79 Larne (Irish League), 1979-81 Everton (English Premier League), 1981 Los Angeles Aztecs (NASL), 1982-83 Montreal Manic, Canada (NASL), 1983-91 San Diego Sockers (NASL, MISL) 1987 Hamilton Steelers (CSL). Recorded 48 Caps with the United States Men’s National Team from 1991-94.

Accomplishments & Awards: 8 time Champion with the San Diego Sockers, 8 time All-Star, 4th All Time scorer in Sockers history, 2nd All Time Playoff Scorer, 2 Time MVP in Playoff Championship Series (1986 & 1990), 1991 Gold Cup Winner - US National Team, 1992 US Cup Winner - US National Team, 1997 Youngest Coach in Major League Soccer History, Co-host of "Inside Soccer" Internet Radio Show.
 
Personal Soccer Highlights: Played against childhood soccer idol - George Best. Scored 2 goals in N.A.S.L. Playoffs against New York Cosmos. Captained US National Team vs. Ireland at Landsdowne Rd., Dublin, Ireland. IN 2012 Elected to the San Diego Hall of Champions Breitbard Hall of Fame, and 2012 nominatee to the US Soccer Hall of Fame.

Raffi Ruotolo - Girls Programming Director
r.ruotolo@sandiegosoccerclub.org

Raffi brings over 25 years of soccer experience, from a soccer professional player to coaching Jr College, High School, ODP and Club Soccer. Raffi has dedicated many years developing outstanding players. Many of them have gone and played soccer at high levels, from Div I Colleges to National Team. 

Coaching Philosophy: Help each player attain individual skill and experience necessary to play at NCAA Division I level and above. Prepare the team to compete at the National level; teach the players team strategy. Instill qualities that each player will need in any environment: (a) Pride, self-confidence and self-esteem; (b) Taking responsibility for actions and performance; (c) self-discipline; and (d) Sportsmanship, cooperation and sacrifice for team benefit, not the individual’s. Winning is not the first priority, until State and Nationals. Players learn most from losing, not winning. Making mistakes is one of the most important tools to achieve success. We will try to win every game, but as long as each game is a learning experience, it is a victory.

Coaching Experience: 1984-1995 Crusader Soccer Club: Director of Coaching, oversaw 30 teams for coaching curriculum, directions and club philosophy. 1987-1991: Clavijo-Ruotolo Soccer Camps President/Director. 1994-1995: San Diego City College Women’s Head Coach, 1990-1998: Patrick Henry High School Girls Varsity Coach. 1998-2010: Rancho Bernardo High School Girls Varsity Coach (Reached CIF playoffs every year!). 1995-present: SDSC girls director.

Professional Playing Experience: Italy – 1981: Member of Casalnuovo Team of the Italian Fourth Division at the age of 16, youngest team member to be pulled up to the first team. 1982-1984: Member of the World Famous Napoli of the Italian Serie A Youth Team. USA – 1984-1988: Member of the San Diego Sockers in the NASL and MISL. At the age of 17, the youngest player in the history of the Sockers to sign a contract. Won three World Championships with the San Diego Sockers. 1993: Joined the LA United of the CISL, team leading scorer with 33 points. 1994: Joined the Anaheim Splash (CISL). Finished second on the Splash and second in the CISL Western Division in scoring, with 31 goals and 37 assists. Ranked 8th in the league in scoring. Named to All-CISL Honorable Mention Team. Recorded at least one assist in 31 consecutive games, breaking NASL, MISL and CISL record to date. 1995: Anaheim Splash Team and Western Division Leading scorer with 57 points. Finished sixth in the league in assist with 32 and 14th in points with 57. Finished second overall for power-play goals with 12. 1996: Anaheim Splash PreSeason Tournament MVP. 1997: Member of the United States National Beach Soccer Team, ranked #2 in the world. All time leading goal scorer. 1997: Member of the United States Indoor National Team. Finished second in Mexico City World Championship. Leading goal scorer.