All of our trainers have established themselves as some of the best along the Wasatch Front.
Derek Amano
There is nothing quite like the thrill and excitment of playing the sport you love. I have also found a deep passion for coaching the “Beautiful game.” Working with individuals and helping players develop is an AMAZING thing!
- USSF National “B” License
- USSF National Youth License
- NFHS High School Coaching License
Coaching Experience
- Layton High School Boys Soccer
- State Championship – 2017
- State Finalist – 2009
- Region Championships – 2013, 2015, 2017, 2018
- Davis High School Girls Soccer Assistant Coach
- National Championships – 2015 and 2016
- State Championships – 2014, 2015, 2016
- State Finalist – 2010
- Region Championships – 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016
- National High School Assistant Coach of the Year (2017) – United Soccer Coaches of America
- Regional High School Assistant Coach of the Year (2017) – United Soccer Coaches of America
- Regional High School Assistant Coach of the Year (2016) – National Soccer Coaches Association of America
- UT ODP Staff Coach – 2012-2016
Alyssa Amano
WPSL 2018 Desert Liberty FC
2015* RSL Womens Team
2013 Big Sky Conference All-Academic Team
2012 Big Sky Conference All-Academic Team
2011 Big Sky Conference All-Academic Team
Accolades
• Alyssa is a 2010 graduate of Layton High School, where she lettered in soccer four years.
• Also lettered twice in basketball.
• Former member of the Utah Olympic Development Program.
• Team captain for the Lancers as a junior and senior.
• Named to the Standard Examiner All-Area Second Team in both 2008 and 2009.
• Helped her Wasatch club soccer team to the 2007 Las Vegas Turkey Shoot championship.
• 2009 Layton High Homecoming Queen.