Brandon Cavitt
As a full-time UNION FC staff member, Brandon is responsible for the overall leadership and development of the teams under his direction as well as for participating in the development and implementation of Club-wide goals and objectives, ensuring the UNION FC philosophy is carried out.
EDUCATION
California State University, Sacramento, Sacramento CA (1993 – 1996) Bachelor of Arts, English (Minor, Computer Science)PLAYING EXPERIENCE
Professional
Dallas Sidekicks, Dallas TX (2003) WISL Sacramento Knights, Sacramento CA (1997-2001) WISL Champions (1999) A-League New Orleans Storm, New Orleans LA (1998) Irish Premier League Shelbourne FC, Dublin (1997) USISL Sacramento Scorpions, Sacramento CA (1996) MLS Dallas Burn, Dallas TX (1996 college draft pick)Amateur/Semi Pro
NPSL Chico Rooks 2003 USISL San Francisco All Blacks (Bay Area Seals), San Francisco, CA (1992 – 1995)1994 and 1995 Pacific Division Champions
1995 Farwest Region Champions
1995 National Finalists
College
California State University of Sacramento, Sacramento CA (1993 – 1996)Ring of Honor Inductee 2005
Coached by Michael Linberger: Position – Midfield/Forward
1994 – 95 All Conference Selection 2nd Team
1995 – 96 All Conference Selection 1st Team
California State University of Sonoma, Rohnert Park CA (1992)Coached by Marcus Zeimer: Position – Midfield
1992 1st Team All Tournament – CSU Bakersfield Invitational
COACHING CREDENTIALS
La Liga Formation Methodology – Level 2 (2017) La Liga Formation Methodology – Level 3 (2016) NSCAA Level 1 Futsal Diploma (2016) NSCAA Instructor (2011) NSCAA Premier Diploma (2010) NSCAA Director of Coaching Diploma (2007) NorCal Premier “New” Club Committee (2011) NSCAA Advanced National Diploma (2007) NSCAA National Diploma (2007) NSCAA National Youth Diploma (2007) CYSA E/D License USSF – F License (2016) USSF – E License (2017) Positive Coaching Alliance – Double Goal CoachCOACHING EXPERIENCE
Capital Athletic Soccer Academy U8/U10 Youth Academy Director (2001-2014) Head Girls Soccer Coach for Saint Francis High School (2005) Head U10 Boys Soccer Coach for River City Barcelona (2002) Head U9 Boys Soccer Coach for River City Barcelona (2002) Head U10 Boys Soccer Coach for River City Blues (2001) U12 Trainer Boys Soccer for River City Clash (2001) Head U10 Boys Soccer Coach for El Dorado Cyclones (2000) Head U12 Boys Soccer Coach for El Dorado United (2000) Head U11 Boys Soccer Coach for El Dorado Vipers (1999) U16 Trainer Girls Soccer for El Dorado Jazz (1999)COACHING PHILOSOPHY
“Teach life lessons through soccer and develop creative and independent thinkers”