Coaching Notes

Sarah Soares has been involved in soccer for over 30 years as both a player and a coach. Her goal is to provide a solid skill foundation, knowledge of the game, and love for the sport, but more importantly to teach the characteristics that will make each player successful in life. She has experience coaching soccer at all levels, from recreational to college, in GBFC and Santa Rosa. Sarah has been named Coach of the Year for both GBFC and Santa Rosa United. As a collegiate player, Sarah led the nationally ranked Sonoma State University Women’s Soccer team in all-time leading assists, and was selected for three years to the CCAA All-Conference team, twice to the NCAA All-West Region team, and is a two-time NCAA All-American. She was also named to the Final Four NCAA National Championship team and is a SSU Hall of Fame Inductee. Sarah is also involved in TOPS Soccer, coaches the 09 Wildfire, and is a specialist in the Educational Services Department for Rocklin Unified School District.