Coaches & Staff
The Team Behind the ClubExperienced Organization
Better coaches and staff result in better players and teams. The SF Aftershocks FC puts a high priority on maintaining the most knowledgeable coaches and supporting staff available. Along with its manageable size, this allows the club to put a strong emphasis on individual player development. The results of this approach are improved players and teams on which they play.
Coaching Director Illia Song has been coaching soccer for 25+ years and is regarded as one of the best trainers in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has run boys and girls programs ranging from U8 – U23, coaching at top area clubs: Bay Oaks SC, Marin FC, Burlingame Soccer Club, Peninsula Soccer Club, Juventus Sport Club and San Francisco Vikings Soccer Club. He also has two children who played varsity soccer for four years at University High School in San Francisco. His son was recruited by and played four years at Yale University and his daughter was recruited by and captained four years at Swarthmore College. Coaching Director Illia Song formed the first SF Aftershocks FC team in 1996. More recently, he has received the following awards:
o 2017 US Youth Soccer Region IV Girls Competitive Coach of the Year
o 2016 Cal North Girls Competitive Coach of the Year District 1
o 2016 Cal North Girls Competitive State Coach of the Year