DIRECTORS

Personal:

-I have been involved in Football for 60 years at one capacity or another and I have promoted Colorado football for the last 30 years.

Coaching:

-Colorado Springs Park and Rec   1993 - 2001

-Palmer Divide Soccer Club, competitive boys  2016 - present

League management

-Colorado Springs Adult Soccer League, President 2000 - 2016 Board member 2016- present

-Palmer Divide Soccer Club, Founder and Chairman of the board  2016 - present

-Colorado Amateur Soccer Association, Board member  2008 - Present

I have a lifelong passion for Football, growing up in England. I am dedicated to enhancing our youth community with a Soccer club that excels in teaching  - skills, teamwork, sportsmanship and leadership.

Johan started his love for soccer growing up in Sweden where he truly fell in love with the game. When he moved to the US in the early 90’s he started playing competitive club soccer and has been playing off and on throughout his adult life. He has been a part in coaching his sons team throughout the years and is one of the founding board members of PDSC focusing on marketing, communication and design. His professional background comes from over 20 years working in the corporate space in marketing a development. His passion for the game of “Fotboll” and giving back to the community is his driver in being involved in the club since the beginning.

Alex Valderrama (Coach Valderrama) is currently serving as the Director of Coaching overseeing the competitive and developmental divisions. His dedication, both within the soccer community and with his career, spans more than 35 years of coaching, mentoring, and shaping the future of the sport. His primary focus is with player development, team management, and coach mentorship. Coach Valderrama has led youth teams to numerous undefeated seasons and tournament victories. 

Coach Valderrama is a passionate advocate for developing complete players (a player first strategy), having organized player training curricula and identified young talent early in their development. His experience extends to coaching camps, delivering individual skills training, and facilitating ongoing professional growth for coaches through training sessions and tailored feedback.

Beyond soccer, Coach Valderrama is a seasoned entrepreneur and executive, bringing his expertise in branding, marketing, and business strategy. Coach Valderrama finds balance and inspiration in outdoor activities, creative arts, and most importantly, cherished time with his family. Whether hiking, camping, running, or engaging in photography and painting, these interests enrich his perspective and fuel the creativity he brings to the pitch.

I have been involved with PDSC for about 5 years now with my son playing for the club and I have helped as coach and assistant coach as well. My love for soccer started when I was a kid and played through high school, and then for fun on and off since then. I am a Monument resident and a Colorado native, and I am always willing to help our community thrive. Outside of soccer, I am a graphic designer which gives me a detail oriented and creative aspect to my approach as a director.