2009 Girls Silver Team

Tara Espinoza began coaching youth soccer with SVYSL over 4 years ago. She has 3 children, two of which play soccer and whom she has also coached.  Tara grew up playing soccer. At the age of 9 she began playing at the recreational level. She played on a club team from the San Fernando Valley, played 4 years of varsity Soccer during high school and then played at the collegiate level.  She studied child development and has since been in the classroom both as an aid and as a teacher for Kindergarten. She continues to play soccer in an adult league in Simi Valley. Her passion and love for the sport drive her to push and motivate her players to challenge themselves and develop their skills. She believes that being a youth coach is more than just teaching a skill. It is equally as important to teach respect, help develop good character and to believe in oneself. Tara currently holds a National E license.