Salvatore Figureoa

Salvatore Figureoa

2010 Lionesses AJAX - Head Coach

2014 Boys Feyenoord Head Coach

Licenses:

  • USSF  “ C “ license

Salvador Figueroa's journey in soccer began at the tender age of 5, sparking a passion that would shape his life profoundly. As a select youth player from ages 5 to 16, he honed his skills and demonstrated remarkable talent on the field.



Throughout his high school years, Salvador continued to excel in soccer, showcasing his dedication and determination. His exceptional performance caught the eye of scouts, leading him to embark on a semi-professional career.


Transitioning from player to coach, Salvador accumulated an impressive 20 years of experience in soccer coaching. His coaching career reached new heights at Dallas Christian College, where he guided his team to become regional champions in the NCCA Dallas, Texas, tournaments of 2015 and 2016. Under his mentorship, the team achieved national recognition, securing the third-place position in the NCCA national tournament held in Kissimmee, Florida, during the same years.


Salvador's coaching prowess extended beyond collegiate competitions. In 2021, he led FC Dallas 09's Boys North Blue team to victory in the US Club State Cup, clinching the title of State Regional Champions. His strategic insights, leadership, and dedication played pivotal roles in molding young talents and achieving remarkable success on the soccer field.


Throughout his journey, Salvador Figueroa has remained a beacon of inspiration, instilling a love for the game in countless players and leaving an indelible mark on the soccer community.


About the authors

Wilco Ravestijn

Executive Director and Coach

Recent Posts

Playing Time In Select Youth Soccer

By Wilco Ravestijn • 02 Oct, 2023
Playing time in youth soccer can be a challenging balancing act for coaches and confusing for players and parents. What's fair and just? Well, the real answer is, "It depends," as many factors contribute to how much playing time a player receives. In this blog post, we will address the most important key factors, prioritize them, and attempt to bridge the gap in playing time expectations between coaches and players/parents.

The Squad System

By Wilco Ravestijn • 03 May, 2023
The Squad System - A better way to Enjoy, Develop & Compete

Rise of the Dutch Lionesses in Women’s World Football

By Wilco Ravestijn • 01 Mar, 2020
The Dutch Pride of Lionesses is on the prowl to dominate Women’s World Football. Over the last decade, the tiny country of the Netherlands has become a formidable contender on the national stage ranking third in FIFA Women’s World rankings behind the USA and Germany, but ahead of France, England, Brazil, and Japan. How does a country with a mere population of just 16 million compete with nations housing populations significantly larger with decades-long history?  The same unique footballing culture, methods, and philosophy that brought rise to this tiny footballing nation in the 70s and 80s and continues to dominate[...] The post Rise of the Dutch Lionesses in Women’s World Football appeared first on Dutch Football Club.

The Origins of Dutch Football Philosophy and Methodology

By Wilco Ravestijn • 17 Oct, 2019
The Dutch have earned a deserved reputation for their technical creativity, tactical awareness, attacking possessive style, and ability to know where and how on a football field to find their team mates. These qualities have not come about through accident, however. They are the result of a guiding philosophy and methodology that are instilled in players starting at the grass roots youth level. Dutch football is known for its patient build-up from the back, and early deep pass to set-up the attack, and the use of the “third” – or free- man to exploit goal scoring opportunities. Dutch players have[...] The post The Origins of Dutch Football Philosophy and Methodology appeared first on Dutch Football Club.
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