#NatomasRush

2026-2027 coaches

  • U8 Boys

    Head Coach: Obed Palacios


  • U9 Girls

    Head Coach: Annalise Servin

    Assistant Coach: Reyna Velasquez


  • U9 Boys

    Head Coach: Farhad Farnam


    Head Coach Farhad Farnam holds a USSF-C license and has coached for numerous clubs including Davis AYSO, Davis Youth Soccer League (DYSL), Davis Legacy Soccer Club, and Woodland Soccer Club (where he served as Director of Coaching).

  • U10 Girls

    Head Coach: Aaron Vasquez

    Assistant Coach: Reyna Velazquez

  • U10 Boys

    Head Coach: Eric Fernandez

    Manager: Anthony Black

  • U11 Girls

    Head Coach: Yessenia Gomez


    Head Coach Yessenia Gomez has been with Natomas Rush since 2022 and holds a USSF-C coaching license. 


  • U11 Boys

    Head Coach: Genaro Alfaro

    Assistant Coach: Alejandro Gutierrez


    Head Coach Genaro Alfaro holds a USSF-D License and Grassroots License. He previously played for the Sac Republic Academy (2014-19) and Sacramento State (2019-2023). Genaro has also coached for MLK Middle School (2024) and with Sac United (2024-25).

  • U12 Girls

    Head Coach: Yessenia Gomaz


    Head Coach Yessenia Gomez has been with Natomas Rush since 2022 and holds a USSF-C coaching license. 


  • U12 Boys

    Head Coach: Steve Jimenez

    Assistant Coach: Rodolfo Esparza


  • U13 Girls

    Head Coach: Kenyon Hill


    Head Coach Kenyon Hill has worked at Inderkum High School, Kennedy High School, and with Sacramento United. He has had training experience with First Touch Training and holds licenses for the Fiorentina Method as well as the United Coaches Youth Diploma and National Youth Diploma I & II.

  • U13 Boys

    Head Coach: Andres Marquez

    Assistant Coach: Karina Soler-Yanez

    Manager: Glenn DIsney


    Head Coach Andres Marquez hold a USSF-C license and is currently working towards his B license. He has coached with Natomas Rush since 2025, previously having coached for Woodland Soccer Club (Silver to NPL level teams), Davis AYSO, and Davis United. In public schools, he led JV teams to league champions at Ventura High School, Bella Vista High School, and Del Oro High School.


    Prior to coaching, Andres played on division championship teams at San Carlos High School (Colombia) and played in the USISL league for the Sacramento Scorpions (1997-98).

  • U14 Girls

    Head Coach: Kenyon Hill


    Head Coach Kenyon Hill has worked at Inderkum High School, Kennedy High School, and with Sacramento United. He has had training experience with First Touch Training and holds licenses for the Fiorentina Method as well as the United Coaches Youth Diploma and National Youth Diploma I & II.

  • U14 Boys

    Head Coach: Elijah Wade

    Assistant Coach: Kevin Kinsey


    Head Coach Elijah Wade has coached high school soccer for 5 seasons. He holds the USSF 11v11 grassroots license and NFHS high school coach level 1 credential. Elijah previously played for Yuba College, Woodland Community College, and the UPSL league (semi-pro). He is also the goalkeeper trainer for Natomas Rush.

  • U15 Girls

    Head Coach: Kenyon Hill


    Head Coach Kenyon Hill has worked at Inderkum High School, Kennedy High School, and with Sacramento United. He has had training experience with First Touch Training and holds licenses for the Fiorentina Method as well as the United Coaches Youth Diploma and National Youth Diploma I & II.

  • U15 Boys

    Head Coach: Ray Sierra

    Assistant Coach: Sean Cramsey

    Assistant Coach: Gustavo Solari-Bortolotti

    Assistant Coach: Karina Soler-Yanez

    Manager: Kim Sierra


    Head Coach Ray Sierra holds a USSF-D license and has been coaching for over 10 years. He believes in making players into great citizens and scholars as well as great soccer players. Ray has continuously attended Norcal coaching education sessions to expand his knowledge. He also coaches the Freshmen Boys team at Inderkum High School. 


  • U16 Girls

    Head Coach: Mike Marczak

    Assistant Coach: Pete Herrera

    Manager: Suzanne Marczak


    Head Coach Mike Marczak has been playing soccer his whole life, originally in Germany, then the USA, and a stint in the Middle East. He's had the privilege to play in Competitive, College, Premier, and Semi-Pro Leagues. He brings a unique international understanding to his training sessions to enhance the development of the players. He has been Coaching with NFA for the past 4 years with the 2010-2006 Girls Teams. His hope is that each player will have a lifelong passion for the wonderful sport of Futbal.

  • U16 Boys

    Head Coach: Ray Sierra

    Assistant Coach: Sean Cramsey

    Assistant Coach: Gustavo Solari-Bortolotti

    Assistant Coach: Karina Soler-Yanez

    Manager: Kim Sierra


    Head Coach Ray Sierra holds a USSF-D license and has been coaching for over 10 years. He believes in making players into great citizens and scholars as well as great soccer players. Ray has continuously attended Norcal coaching education sessions to expand his knowledge. He also coaches the Freshmen Boys team at Inderkum High School. 

  • U17 Girls

    Head Coach: Mike Marczak

    Assistant Coach: Pete Herrera

    Manager: Suzanne Marczak


    Head Coach Mike Marczak has been playing soccer his whole life, originally in Germany, then the USA, and a stint in the Middle East. He's had the privilege to play in Competitive, College, Premier, and Semi-Pro Leagues. He brings a unique international understanding to his training sessions to enhance the development of the players. He has been Coaching with NFA for the past 4 years with the 2010-2006 Girls Teams. His hope is that each player will have a lifelong passion for the wonderful sport of Futbal.

  • U17 Boys

    Head Coach: Jason Carter


    Head Coach Jason Carter holds a USSF-C license and is an educator for U.S. Soccer's Grassroots licenses.  He has coached high school soccer at Inderkum and Westlake High Schools and has trained athletes for 23 years, from youth to professional/Olympic level, and has coached soccer for 18 years.

  • U19 Girls

    Head Coach: Mike Marczak

    Assistant Coach: Pete Herrera

    Manager: Suzanne Marczak


    Head Coach Mike Marczak has been playing soccer his whole life, originally in Germany, then the USA, and a stint in the Middle East. He's had the privilege to play in Competitive, College, Premier, and Semi-Pro Leagues. He brings a unique international understanding to his training sessions to enhance the development of the players. He has been Coaching with NFA for the past 4 years with the 2010-2006 Girls Teams. His hope is that each player will have a lifelong passion for the wonderful sport of Futbal.

  • U19 Boys

    Head Coach: Tracy Roberts


    Head Coach Tracy Roberts has coached with NFA since 2019, and previously coached for the Sawyer Youth Soccer Association (6 years), Sawyer (SYSA) Select (8 years), and Ohio Elite Soccer Academy (6 years). He holds a USSF-C license.

  • Staff Coaches

    Shannon Phillips

    Diego Rodriguez

    Danny Cervantes


    Coach Shannon Phillips is a dedicated husband, father, and community leader who has proudly called the Natomas area of Sacramento home for the past 22 years. 


    With more than 20 years of coaching experience including 13 years coaching soccer in Natomas, Coach Shannon is passionate about developing young athletes both on and off the field. While he strives to build skilled, competitive players, his greater mission is to help shape confident, respectful, and resilient young men and women. 


    Coach Shannon’s love for soccer began at the age of four while growing up in Germany. After moving to California at age 8, he continued his development playing club soccer with Merced United until the age of 17. Those early experiences laid the foundation for a lifelong passion for the sport.


    Today, Coach Shannon channels that same passion into every practice, every game, and every interaction with the families he serves. His dedication, integrity, and commitment to youth development make him not only a respected coach, but a valued member of the Natomas community.