Manny Sanchez - Director of Coaching:
Manny is originally from Camaguey , . He is a graduate from Lee University , Cleveland , Tennessee with a BA in Wellness and Fitness ( Cum Laude). Manny played collegiate soccer at Lee University in which he also served as the Head Assistant Coach. In his two years as a player at Lee he was named 1st Team NCCAA All -American, All Tran south Conference, All Region Player and All Tournament Team at the National Tournament. Manny played professionally for six years in the NPSL, AISA, MISL, and USISL. He was named team MVP and Goalkeeper of the year during the Memphis Storm’s Championship season in 1988-89. Manny has been coaching for over 20 years. His coaching certifications/Licenses include a USSF "A" License, NSCAA Premier Diploma, and UEFA "A" Intro. ( ), NSCAA National Youth Diploma. Manny has coached at the Youth, High School, and University and Professional level. Prior to coming to Roswell SC he was the Director of Coaching for the Wings Soccer Club in Plymouth MN . Prior to that he served as Head coach in the TN Olympic Development Program ( ODP) and a staff Coach for Region III ODP for the Boys and Girls. He also coached the TNFC ’89 U18 Boys team, which won the Region III Premier League Championship in 2004 and the SMSC Velocity Premier U14 Girls 2005 State Champions and 2006 State Finalist. Manny’s full-time position was serving as the Executive Director and Director of Coaching for Tennessee State Soccer Association where he oversaw the Olympic Development Program, State Coaching Schools and day-to-day operations of the association for 10 years. Manny has coached Club Select teams to three Tennessee State Cup Championships. He has also served as Region II and III Region ODP Staff. Manny is married to Cheryl and has two kids Emilio (19) and Danielle (15).