Ricardo Garza begins his second season as head coach of the Jefferson College men’s soccer program with an overall head coaching record of 16-3. In Garza’s first season as head coach he was named MCCAC Coach of the Year. Garza has also been with the Viking program as assistant coach since 2005 and during this time he helped the Vikings win four regional championships, three district championships, two conference championships, three national tournament appearances and a national title in 2006.

Garza has recruited a nice blend of local and national players into the Viking program to give the Vikings the edge they need to be successful each year.  Garza also started the JC Juniors Soccer Academy to help develop local talent and prepare local players for a college soccer experience.

Garza has been heavily involved in club soccer and the Unites States Olympic Development Program throughout his coaching year. He spends his summers working Division 1 camps for teams such as Oregon State University and Northern Illinois University.  Garza holds USSF licenses and England FA certificates.

Ricardo and his wife Allison reside in Imperial.
 

Addae Rique  
Associate Head Coach
(636) 797-3000 ext 397
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Addae brings a wealth of experience as a coach and player at all levels of the sport. Addae has been coaching at Jefferson since 2007 when the Vikings won their 3rd consecutive Regional and District Championship and 3rd consecutive trip to the National Tournament. Addae co-created the JC Juniors Soccer Academy with Ricardo Garza and works as the Director of Coaching. Presently, Addae works with W.C. Arsenal Soccer Club where he is the Boys’ Director. 

During his collegiate playing career, Addae played for Missouri Baptist and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, and during his professional career he played for the St. Louis Steamers (MISL), Joe Public and W. Connection (Trinidad and Tobago Pro League). Addae has also represented his country, Trinidad and Tobago at the U-17, U-20, U-23, and senior levels. As a player, Coach Rique earned many outstanding achievements, some of which include being the 2003 Great Lakes Valley Conference Player of the Year, All Conference 1st team, All Region 1st team and All American 1st team (SIUE).  While at Missouri Baptist, he was voted Freshman of the Year, All Conference 1st team in the American Midwest Conference, All Region 1st team and All American Honorable Mention in 2001.  He also was the captain of the Trinidad and Tobago U-20 National team and the vice captain of the U17 National team.

Addae has a Bachelor’s degree in Sport Management and possesses his USSF Licenses. 

Alex Ochoa
1st Assistant Coach
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This is Alex’s 3rd year with the Jefferson College soccer program. Alex has been successful in recruiting in the St. Louis and Jefferson County area. Without Alex, the Jefferson College Staff would be stretched thin in their local recruiting. Alex gives the staff an exceptional advantage by allowing the coaching staff the necessary time to train the team everyday while Alex checks leads on recruits.  Alex has been coaching Olympico men’s team in the St. Louis Latin League and won 9 Championship with them.

Dustin Attarian
Assistant Coach 

Dustin Attarian is a 2010 addition to the Vikings coaching staff. Attarian will serve as a volunteer coach and will help with recruiting and field coaching. Dustin played collegiate soccer at St. Louis CC-Meramec before transferring to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.