Ricky Gutiérrez

Head Coach 2010 Boys Blue
Head Coach 2006 Boys Blue
​Head Coach 2004 Boys Blue

• USSF "B" License

Ricky is a native of California, who relocated to South Carolina and began working with the Carolina Renegades in January of 2017 as the Executive Director.  He holds a USSF National B Coaching License & is a US Soccer Development Academy sanctioned coach. He has over 15 years of coaching experience at every level from recreation to college coaching.  He brings a wealth of knowledge and understanding of soccer to the San Francisco. A major focus of Ricky’s coaching career is assisting players in achieving the highest level of success in soccer.  From high school to college to professional careers, he strives to motivate and train players to reach their personal goals.  Over 12 players who have trained and played on his teams have been selected for the US National team for their age level.  He has sent countless players to college on scholarships, propelled numerous players to the MLS development programs, and has had several players sign professional contracts.Ricky also places great effort and emphasis on assisting players who would not normally have the opportunity or means to play club soccer.  He understands firsthand how opportunities such as college scholarships, staying active, being in a positive and nurturing environment can change a child’s life.  He works endlessly to find the opportunities for all children in the community.