Manny Faridnia
Sounders Junior Program South Director
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
Summer Tournament Success Continues
Wednesday, August 8, 2018 Spokane Sounders and Shadow success throughout the summer tournament calendar continued over the past few weeks with the Surf Cup, Rush Cup, Pleasanton Rage Showcase and River City Cup. Surf Cup The two-week event kicked off with the older teams making waves down in San Diego. The G2001 Rave ladies added…
Tremendous Tourney Success Highlights Start of 2018-19 Season
Tuesday, July 24, 2018 The heart of the summer tournament calendar got under way over the past two weekends, and with that the Spokane Sounders got things off to a fantastic start at premier tournaments such as the Crossfire Challenge and Davis Legacy Cup. The 2001 Rave Girls and the 2003 Rave Boys highlighted outstanding…
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