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
Drew Williams Named Shadow WFT Head Coach
Wednesday, February 22, 2023 The Spokane Shadow are excited to announce that after serving as assistant last season, club alum Drew Williams has been appointed as the new head coach for the Women’s First Team. Williams, an acclaimed alumnus of the club, went on to play at Whitworth University and is currently in his fourth…
Bellefeuille Named Spokane Sounders U10-12 Girls DoC
Friday, February 10, 2023 The Spokane Sounders are pleased to announce that coach Jason Bellefeuille has been named to the new U10-U12 Girls Director of Coaching position, forging an integrated transition from the U9/U10 Sounders Junior Program into the developmental competitive programs. Bellefeuille has been a longstanding component within the girls staff that has seen…
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