Welcome to Layton Strikers Soccer Club!

For the Players, for the Right Reason, with the Right Attitude!

Training Staff


Rick Talamantez

Rick is our Head Trainer and Director of Coaching. Rick brings a great blend of playing and coaching experience to Layton Strikers. Many players have benefited from his talents and ability to teach players how to excel in their fundamental technical skills.

  • NSCAA certified goal keeper diploma
  • NSCAA high school diploma
  • National licensed Coach

Coaching Experience

Playing Experience

  • 26 years playing experience
  • Played club soccer for Layton Strikers
Rick Talamantez  
 

 

Derek Amano

Derek is one of our Technical Skills Trainers. Derek absolutely loves everything about the game of
soccer. He enjoys working with individuals of all ages helping them to grow and develop as soccer
players.

  • USSF National “C” License
  • USSF National Youth License
  • NFHS High School Coaching License

Coaching Experience

  • Layton Strikers Soccer Club Technical Skills Trainer 2008-current
  • Coached Layton Strikers U-18 Girls Premier 2008-2010
  • Davis High School Girls Soccer Assistant Coach 2007-current
  • Layton High School Boys Soccer Assistant Coach 2008-current

Playing Experience

  • Weber State University Men’s Soccer – 2007
  • Layton High School Boys Soccer – 2005-2007
  • Played club soccer for Utah Rush Premier and Wasatch Soccer Club
  Derek Amano
 

 

Jake Sparrow

Jake is one of our Technical Skills Trainers. He says that with hard work and a positive attitude anything is possible. Become a student of the game and learn something new every time you play; you are never too old or too talented to continue learning. Jake also does personal or group training sessions. For more information contact Jake directly at (801) 931-8956.

  • USSF National “D” License

Coaching Experience

  • 4 years coaching experience
  • Layton Strikers Technical Trainer, 2008-current
  • Layton Strikers U16 Girls Premier Coach, 2010-current
  • Layton High School Assistant Coach, 2008-2011

Playing Experience

  • Dixie State College Men’s Soccer- 2008
  • Played Club Soccer for Layton Strikers, UFC Premier, Advantage Premier, La Roca Premier
  • Layton High Soccer team, 2006-2008
  Jake Sparrow

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