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
Zags Coach Kevin Schenk Added to Goalkeeper Staff
Friday, June 7, 2024 The Spokane Shadow are excited to announce that Kevin Schenk will be joining the club’s coaching staff beginning with the upcoming 2024-25 season. The women’s goalkeeper coach at Gonzaga University will focus on working with the younger keepers in the club in coordination with Bryan Hernandez. “I am thrilled to bring…
Shadow Staff for U13-U19 Announced for 2024-25
Thursday, May 16, 2024 The Spokane Shadow are proud to announce the coaching staff for the Girls 2013-2015 squads for the upcoming 2024-25 season, presented by Girls Director of Coaching Kevin Moon. The club is thrilled to present a staff that is loaded in experience, particularly from the college ranks, that will give players from…