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
Tryouts, Coaching Staff Set for HS Age Spokane Sounders Boys
Friday, February 3, 2023 The Spokane Sounders are proud to announce the coaching staff for the upcoming HS Age Boys teams for the 2023-24 season, which will begin formation with the upcoming tryouts on February 15 & 16. The tryouts for the 2008, 2007 and 2005/06 teams are at Dwight Merkel Sports Complex with the…
Palladino Named Spokane Sounders U10-12 Boys DoC
Thursday, February 2, 2023 The Spokane Sounders are pleased to announce that coach John Palladino has been named to the new U10-U12 Boys Director of Coaching position, forging an integrated transition from the U9/U10 Sounders Junior Program into the developmental competitive programs. “The creation of this role in the program will help facilitate a more…
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