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 an experienced Director of Coaching with 35+ years developing youth players and leading club programs. Known for his calm leadership and practical approach, Coach Valderrama focuses on developing complete players through individualized player assessment, age-appropriate curricula, and positive growth-minded team environments. Coach Valderrama is a player-first leader, he’s guided teams to multiple undefeated seasons and tournament championships while advancing players’ technical, tactical, and mental game. He holds a US Soccer/AYSO D License, and a full suite of US Soccer Grassroots Licenses across age-specific modules. He regularly provides in-session mentor coaching, coach education workshops, and tailored development plans that align with the club’s standards. In addition to strong program-building and player pathway experience, Coach Valderrama brings executive skills in branding, marketing, and operations. He balances coaching with outdoor and creative pursuits, which inform his positive, holistic approach to player development.

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.