Matt Chapman: Staff Coach

USSF National “E” License

COACHING / DIRECTING EXPERIENCE

• 2001 - Boys Varsity Horizon high school
• 2002-present - Girls Varsity Horizon high school
• 2006-2009 - San Diego Christian College women

PLAYING BACKGROUND

• Various teams and clubs around San Diego as a youth
• Horizon high school Varsity
• Various indoor teams and leagues

COACHING

Horizon team has made it to at least the quarterfinals every year, the semifinals 4 times, and finals once. League champs in 2003-2004. Over a dozen of my high school players have gone on to play in college. Most league wins in San Diego Christian College women's history. Beat two top 20 nationally ranked teams. My teams focus on playing with heart, tough team defense, and playing smart.

PERSONAL

• Person who has most influenced my life: My Dad; he's a great example
• All-time favorite movie: The Sandlot; I've seen it like ten times
• When I’m not coaching I like to: Just hang out with the family; go swimming, to the beach, play catch, etc.
• The most important life lesson I’ve learned from soccer is: Never give up and never take things for granted
• My favorite food: A nice, juicy, still bleeding steak