Coach's bio

Coach Bogdan was born & raised in Hungary where soccer became an integral part of his life. He played club soccer in Hungary until the age of eighteen. He moved to Germany in 1982 and trained with TVS Munich 1860 II Division in the German Bundesliga. 1984 he arrive in the U.S., played indoor soccer & semi-pro for Maccabi LA.  

• USSF “A” - Senior License - United States Soccer Federation 2021
• USSF “B” license – United States Soccer Federation 2018
• UEFA “A” license - Union of European Football Associations 2017
• UEFA “B” license – Union of European Football Associations 2003
• US Club Soccer Coach Educator 2023
• NSCAA Premier Diploma 2016
• NSCAA Advanced National Diploma 2015
• NSCAA Director of Coaching Diploma ( DOC ) 2014

          (technical, conceptual, leadership & administrative skills of US soccer)

• PFSA (Professional Football Scouts Association) Certified
• Coerver Coaching Certified
• Intermediator / Player Agent

Duarte, CA – 2024 - Present

Duties include; Creating and implication the Team Game Model, Coaching Technical and Tactical aspect of the game. Scheduling, Scouting, Season Periodization, Implementation of Injury Prevention Program FIFA 11+.

Santa Clarita, California , USA– 2023 - Present

Duties included; Full FIFA licensed agent services, including but not limited to finding tryouts, negotiations, closing contracts, and endorsements. John Bogdan has many contacts in the US and internationally. John will ensure each player is well taken care of when dealing with our Future Stars Management.

Mission Hills, CA – 2023 - Present

Duties included; Running year around soccer program. Coaching, Scouting, Fundraising, Budgeting, Scheduling, Coaching Educations, Season Periodization, Implementation of Injury Prevention Program FIFA 11+ warm-up.

Mission Hills, CA – 2022 - 2024

Duties include; Creating and implication the Team Game Model, Coaching Technical and Tactical aspect of the game. Scheduling, Scouting, Season Periodization, Implementation of Injury Prevention Program FIFA 11+.

California – 2023 - Present

Duties include; Teaching and instructing soccer coaches. Applying USSF grassroots coaching methodology  of Play Practice Play.

         California – 2022 - Present

• Player Development Program, Coaching and Scouting 
• College Soccer and Pro ID Camps -  California, US, Europe.

Duties include: Running sessions, Scouting, Fundraising, Budgeting, Scheduling, Season Periodization.

Santa Clarita, CA – 2011 - 2022

Duties include; Creating and implication the Team Game Model, Coaching Technical and Tactical aspect of the game. Scheduling, Scouting, Season Periodization, Implementation of Injury Prevention Program FIFA 11+.

         California – 2018 - 2021

• Olympic Development Program, Coaching and Scouting different age groups and gender. ODP ID residential and day Camps.
• College Soccer and Pro ID Camps -  California, US, Europ