Our Team
Raul Hernandez
Coach Raul Hernandez brings over 20 years of soccer experience as both a player and coach. He began his youth playing career with local Bay Area clubs and competed in Olympic Development Program (ODP) circuits. He later joined the professional academy system, spending two years with the second team of former MLS club Chivas USA.
Coach Raul began his coaching journey in 2008 by co-founding Club Deportivo Tigres, a family-based club in East San Jose. Since then, he has coached teams across several well-known Bay Area clubs and is currently the Varsity Head Coach at Evergreen Valley High School.
Known for his passion for the game, Coach Raul is dedicated to developing players of all ages—not only helping them grow on the field, but also guiding them to become better individuals off it.
Founder and Coach
Claudia Candelas-Hernandez
Claudia is a proud mother of three boys and has been immersed in the world of sports her entire life. Inspired by her oldest son's competitive soccer journey—and the challenges of traveling long distances for quality training—she and her husband decided to create a solution for their community. Together, they founded a local soccer training program based in their own backyard in Evergreen, San Jose.
Their mission is to provide accessible, high-quality training that inspires young players to develop a love for the game while having fun and building foundational skills in a positive environment.
Co-Founder and Sporting Director
CoachLuis Flores
Luis Flores is a 25-year-old soccer coach with competitive experience at both the junior college and NCAA Division II collegiate levels. With a strong background in the game, Luis developed his understanding of high-level competition while playing men’s collegiate soccer, where he gained valuable experience in team dynamics, tactical systems, and player development.
Building on his playing career, Luis transitioned into coaching, where he focuses on developing athletes both technically and mentally. His experience working within junior college and Division II environments has given him insight into preparing players for the demands of collegiate soccer, emphasizing discipline, teamwork, and a strong work ethic.
Luis is passionate about mentoring players, helping them reach their full potential on and off the field while fostering a competitive and supportive team culture.