Simon Sagal
I'm an active NCAA athlete, Academic All-American, and professional soccer player turned performance coach. I've competed at every level — from CIF championships in high school to Charlotte FC's MLS system to the USL Championship with San Diego Loyal SC — and I bring that experience directly into every coaching session.
I grew up in a family rooted in sport science and performance psychology. That background, combined with my Psychology degree at Point Loma Nazarene University, gives me a unique perspective on player development. I don't just focus on what you do on the pitch — I focus on how you think, prepare, and compete.
My coaching philosophy is simple: meet every player where they are, challenge them to grow, and give them the tools to sustain that growth on their own. I'm not a retired coach looking back — I'm still in it, sharing what I'm learning in real time.

Credentials
- ◆NCAA Academic All-American
- ◆D2CCA All-West Region First Team
- ◆All-PacWest First Team
- ◆PacWest Player of the Week
- ◆Charlotte FC · San Diego Loyal SC
- ◆B.A. Psychology — PLNU
Coaching Philosophy
Complete
I develop the whole player — technique, game sense, fitness, and the mental side. Because talent without mentality doesn't get you anywhere.
Personal
No two players are the same. Your plan is built around your game, your position, and where you want to go.
Proven
Everything I coach, I've done myself — from CIF championships to professional soccer. This isn't theory. It's experience.
The Journey
Francis Parker School
San Diego, CA
CIF Sportsmanship Award. San Diego CIF Champion. 2x Coastal League Champion. Academic Honor Roll.
Charlotte FC
MLS System
Trained and competed within Charlotte FC’s professional setup in North Carolina.
San Diego Loyal SC
USL Championship
Signed with San Diego’s professional club in the USL Championship — the second tier of American soccer.
Point Loma Nazarene
#10 · Attacking Midfielder
All-PacWest First Team. D2CCA All-West Region First Team. Academic All-American — only the 2nd player in PLNU Men’s Soccer history to earn this honor. 3 goals, 8 assists in breakout sophomore season.
Coach
San Diego, CA
Launched personalized coaching practice combining playing experience across three levels with a background in performance psychology.
Let's Work Together
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