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Training Staff

All of our trainers have established themselves as some of the best along the Wasatch Front.

Head Trainer : Rick Talamentez

Rick has been coaching for over 25 years. He was named the Salt Lake Tribune’s Coach of the Year in 2009. He also coached Layton high School to multiple State Championships, most recently in 2017.

Photo of Rick our Head Trainer
  • USSF National “C” License
  • NSCAA National Diploma
  • NSCAA High School Diploma
  • NSCAA Certified Goal Keeper Diploma
  • NSCAA Special Topics Diploma

Coaching Experience

  • Layton High School Boys Soccer
    • State Championships – 2003, 2017
    • State Finalist – 2009
    • Region Championships – 2001, 2002, 2003, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2018
  • The Salt Lake Tribune’s Coach of the Year – 2009
  • Layton High School Girls Soccer Head Coach – 2007-2016
  • Weber State University Women’s Soccer Coach (Division I) – 8 Years
  • Weber State University Women’s & Men’s Assistant Coach – 2012
  • Sutton Soccer School Instructor – 5 Years
  • UT ODP Staff Coach – 2013

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.










Kaden Amano