Manny Faridnia

Sounders Junior Program South Director   

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COACH PROFILE

Coaching License: USSF A License

Years with the Club: Started in 2012

Hometown: Tehran, Iran

Coaching History: Manny has been a fixture in the greater Spokane community since 1981 when he was with the Spokane Falcons, which later became Spokane Elite, the club that merged with Spokane Shadow / Sounders in 2012. In addition to his youth duties he also served with Washington Youth Soccer, Gonzaga University and Ferris High School.

Playing History: Many played in his native Iran before moving to Portland, Oregon in 1970 and was actively playing there before moving to Spokane in 1980.

Coaching Experience
Spokane Sounders: 2012-Present
Eastern Washington EPD Coach: 1995-Present
Gonzaga University Men & Women Head Coach: 1984-1989
- Started the GU soccer programs
Ferris High School Boys & Girls Head Coach: 1989-2003
Spokane Falcons: 1981-2012
- Served as Director, Coaching Director & Premier Coach
- First club team from east side to capture state title
Washington Youth Soccer: 1984-2012
- Served as ODP Coach, Staff Coach, Coaches Licensing Instructor

RECENT CLUB NEWS

MultiCare to Offer No Appointment Injury Clinics for SSC Players

November 27, 2018

Tuesday, November 27, 2018 Spokane SC Shadow is pleased to announce a new program has been created by MultiCare Integrated Sports Medicine for the club’s member players to treat, refer and educate injured athletes. Starting December 3 MultiCare Rockwood Clinic will hold injury clinics twice a week to see patients without an appointment. This program…

RCL Round-Up – September 2018

October 5, 2018

Friday, October 5, 2018 It’s still fairly early in the fall season for many of the teams in action, but its been a rather successful start thus far with a 38-19-3 record overall that includes three boys sides that are unbeaten at least four games into their season and another that is 5-1-0. Here’s a…