Our Coaches
Chad McGee (U12 Boys)
Chad McGee (U12 Boys)
Chad McGee (U12 Boys)
HEAD COACH
Coach Chad brings a strong background in competitive soccer and leadership to the San Juan United U12 Boys Select Team. A four-year varsity player at Snohomish High School a 4A team. 4A State champions in 2000, 2002, 2004. 2nd place 2003. Chad played for Snohomish United where he helped lead his team to multiple championships f
HEAD COACH
Coach Chad brings a strong background in competitive soccer and leadership to the San Juan United U12 Boys Select Team. A four-year varsity player at Snohomish High School a 4A team. 4A State champions in 2000, 2002, 2004. 2nd place 2003. Chad played for Snohomish United where he helped lead his team to multiple championships from 1995-2004. H went on to compete at the national level with the Olympic Development Program (ODP). He continued his career at Northwest University (2005). Now living in Friday Harbor, Chad is passionate about developing young players—emphasizing skill, teamwork, and a lifelong love for the game.
Ray Hill (U12 Boys)
Chad McGee (U12 Boys)
Chad McGee (U12 Boys)
ASSISTANT COACH
Coach Ray has been coaching soccer for 19 years. His experiences ranges from setting up pick-up leagues in the community to coaching a female Olympic Development Program (ODP) Team to a second place finish in a global tournament, losing to Brazil in penalty kicks. He has played soccer for over 30 years specializing in defe
ASSISTANT COACH
Coach Ray has been coaching soccer for 19 years. His experiences ranges from setting up pick-up leagues in the community to coaching a female Olympic Development Program (ODP) Team to a second place finish in a global tournament, losing to Brazil in penalty kicks. He has played soccer for over 30 years specializing in defensive strategy. He still plays the game today and his number one intention for any competitive level is to ensure that players fall in love with the lifelong sport and community that is soccer.
Mark Heckele (U10 Boys)
Mark Heckele (U10 Boys)
Mark Heckele (U10 Boys)
HEAD COACH
Coach Mark brings nearly four decades of soccer experience and leadership to the San Juan United U10 Boys Select Team. A four-year varsity player and two-year captain at Salpointe Catholic High School in Tucson, Arizona (’94–’98), he led his team to the 1996 state championship and was inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame ('08
HEAD COACH
Coach Mark brings nearly four decades of soccer experience and leadership to the San Juan United U10 Boys Select Team. A four-year varsity player and two-year captain at Salpointe Catholic High School in Tucson, Arizona (’94–’98), he led his team to the 1996 state championship and was inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame ('08), and competed at the national level with the Olympic Development Program (ODP). Mark continued his career at the University of Arizona (’98–’02) as a four-year varsity player and two-year captain. Now residing in Friday Harbor, he is dedicated to developing young players with a focus on skill, teamwork, and a lifelong love for the game.
Nathan Ross (U10 Boys)
Mark Heckele (U10 Boys)
Mark Heckele (U10 Boys)
ASSISTANT COACH
Coach Nathan is excited to continue creating more options for youth soccer on the Islands. He played soccer locally for Friday Harbor High School for four years. Played as a United States Sports Ambassador in Australia and New Zealand, competing against teams from all around the world. Briefly played for Evergreen State C
ASSISTANT COACH
Coach Nathan is excited to continue creating more options for youth soccer on the Islands. He played soccer locally for Friday Harbor High School for four years. Played as a United States Sports Ambassador in Australia and New Zealand, competing against teams from all around the world. Briefly played for Evergreen State College. Nathan has coached for five years, with U6, U8, U10 and U12 squads. He is now excited to help grow San Juan FC and continue to sponsor the development of youth sports and the opportunities they can bring.