{"id":4500,"date":"2021-03-15T08:22:12","date_gmt":"2021-03-15T12:22:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usclub.gotsportsites.com\/?p=4500"},"modified":"2021-07-27T14:32:00","modified_gmt":"2021-07-27T18:32:00","slug":"socal-welcomes-cris-gilmore-as-director-of-special-programming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usclubsoccer.org\/socal-welcomes-cris-gilmore-as-director-of-special-programming\/","title":{"rendered":"SoCal welcomes Cris Gilmore as Director of Special Programming"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4500\" class=\"elementor elementor-4500\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f077ab8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f077ab8\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container 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class=\"pageElement textBlockElement clearfix\"><div class=\"text clearfix\"><p>The\u00a0<strong>Southern California Soccer League (SoCal)<\/strong>\u00a0is thrilled to welcome Cris Gilmore as the new Director of Special Programming.<\/p><p>With 30 years of experience as a seasoned soccer professional, youth soccer is Gilmore\u2019s passion. Gilmore utilizes effective leadership skills and strong technical and communication techniques for successful outcomes on and off the field for his players and coaches. Gilmore is constantly seeking out opportunities to educate, connect, and improve the youth soccer community.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"layoutContainer row layout-33-66 \"><div class=\"column-1 column col-sm-12 col-md-4\"><div id=\"pageEl_512367538\" class=\"pageEl\"><div class=\"pageElement textBlockElement clearfix\"><div class=\"text clearfix\"><p>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pageEl_512362510\" class=\"pageEl\"><div class=\"pageElement heroPhotoElement\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn2.sportngin.com\/attachments\/photo\/5c66-155364005\/Picture1_large.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn2.sportngin.com\/attachments\/photo\/5c66-155364005\/Picture1_large.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"column-2 column col-sm-12 col-md-8\"><div id=\"pageEl_512362705\" class=\"pageEl\"><div class=\"pageElement textBlockElement clearfix\"><div class=\"text clearfix\"><p>\u201cI am so honored to have the opportunity to create and implement a unique and proven scouting system under the Player Development Program,\u201d said Cris Gilmore. \u201cThe importance of taking on this responsibility in the hotbed of our country\u2019s talent pool is not something I will take lightly. I look forward to working with all of our directors to ensure the best players in our region are represented and showcased at higher national and international levels.\u201d<\/p><p>Prior to joining SoCal, Gilmore served as NorCal Premier Soccer\u2019s Director of Adult Soccer, on the Technical Committee and as a Coaching Educator, where he organized and instructed U.S. Soccer Grassroots and D courses to hundreds of coaches.<\/p><p>Gilmore also served as a PDP Head Coach, Regional Director and State Team Coach while at NorCal Premier.\u00a0<\/p><p>&#8220;After a national search that produced many worthy candidates, we believe that Cris provides the necessary experience to build our PDP and coaching education platforms so that our players and coaches can continue to\u00a0excel both on and off the field,\u201d said Teddy Chronopolous, SoCal Technical Committee member. \u201cWith Cris\u2019 vast experience and knowledge working within the NorCal PDP and coaching education programs, as well as his history as a player and his commitment to elevating his own level of education in the game, it was evident that his goals and vision align with ours. The SoCal goal is to be leaders in both Player Development and Coaching Development and provide opportunities for\u00a0<em>all.<\/em>&#8220;<\/p><p>Gilmore holds several coaching licenses including the U.S. Soccer Grassroots Instructor License, U.S. Soccer A License, U.S. Youth Soccer Youth National License Coaching Diploma and an NSCAA Advanced National Diploma. He also holds two licenses from the Netherlands: the Trainers Course II, Professional Level and Trainers Course III.<\/p><p>\u201cWe are very excited to welcome Cris Gilmore as SoCal\u2019s Director of Special Programming,\u201d said Leo Garcia, US Club Soccer VP of Competitions &amp; NPL General Manager. \u201cThe experience and passion he brings to SoCal is fantastic and we look forward to seeing where he leads the program in the near future.\u201d<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"layoutContainer row layout-100 \"><div class=\"column-1 column col-sm-12 col-md-12\"><div id=\"pageEl_512367198\" class=\"pageEl\"><div class=\"pageElement textBlockElement clearfix\"><div class=\"text clearfix\"><p>\u201cI am beyond ready to join SoCal and work with and help dedicated players and coaches reach their true potential,\u201d said Gilmore. \u201cI feel that my experience has prepared me for this position, and I am ready to return home and get started. From the moment I left the United States 25 years ago, it has been my mission to improve soccer in America, knowing that one day I wanted to return to Southern California to help strengthen our region. My goal is to support our soccer leaders in every facet, with special focus on club development and coaching education knowing that these areas will ultimately benefit our player development.\u201d<\/p><p>Cris officially joined SoCal today, Monday, March 15, and can be reached at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/cris@socalsoccerleague.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cris@socalsoccerleague.org<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7133511 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7133511\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c13dcdc\" data-id=\"c13dcdc\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19b1cf5 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"19b1cf5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7fb3e34 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7fb3e34\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-be33e5b\" data-id=\"be33e5b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-377369e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"377369e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>ABOUT US CLUB SOCCER:<\/h3><div class=\"text clearfix\"><p>A National Association member of the U.S. Soccer Federation,\u00a0<strong>US Club Soccer<\/strong>\u00a0fosters the growth and development of soccer clubs in order to create the best possible environment for players of all ages.<\/p><p>Anchored by\u00a0<strong>Players First<\/strong>\u00a0and its five pillars of Club Development, Coaching Development, Player Development, Parent Engagement &amp; Education and Player Health &amp; Safety, US Club Soccer offers registration, league- and cup-based competition platforms, player identification and a variety of other programming, resources and services.<\/p><p>US Club Soccer is sponsored by Nike and supported by LaLiga through a technical partnership.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/usclubsoccer.org\/\">usclubsoccer.org<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/usclubsoccer.org\/playersfirst\/\">Players First<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/usclubsoccer\">Facebook<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/usclubsoccer\">Twitter<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/usclubsoccer\">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/usclubsoccer\">YouTube<\/a><\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SoCal welcomes Cris Gilmore as Director of Special Programming The\u00a0Southern California Soccer League (SoCal)\u00a0is thrilled to welcome Cris Gilmore as the new Director of Special Programming. 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