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

Get to Know SJP Valley with Jason Bellefeuille

August 4, 2022

This week we are getting a closer look at the Sounders Junior Program’s three regions. PLAYERS ALWAYS WELCOME!! – REGISTER HERE [+]  SJP Valley with Jason Bellefeuille What are the benefits of your area program? From day one we are striving to build a foundation of skills within the players that will not only give them…

Get to Know SJP North with Matt Folsom

August 2, 2022

This week we are getting a closer look at the Sounders Junior Program’s three regions. PLAYERS ALWAYS WELCOME!! – REGISTER HERE [+]  SJP North with Matt Folsom Why should players participate at this age in this program? Whether your player is or goes on to play recreational, select, premier or elite, the SJP is the ideal…