Illinois Futbol Club

Background

Andrew Peralta was born and raised in Mahomet, IL, where he grew up playing park district, LISC, and high school ball. He went to college at Eastern Illinois University and received a degree in Elementary Education, while officiating soccer games during his free time. Once he completed his degree, Andrew returned to Champaign to work in his current position as a classroom teacher for Champaign Unit 4 schools. He will begin this fall with his 8th year of teaching at Bottenfield Elementary as a 4th grade teacher. Coach Peralta has had experience in coaching children at a number of levels including assisting at Mahomet-Seymour high school workouts, coaching a U13 team, coaching multiple 3-5 grade teams, and at one time a very interesting assignment of organizing, coaching, and instructing a Preschool/Kindergarten league.

Andrew joins the IFC staff along with working as the assistant coach of Centennial High School boys soccer team. He recently received his USSF “D” License and coached the LISC U15 premiers during the 2011 season.

Coaching Philosophy

Andrew believes that players can learn in a fun and competitive environment and teamwork to be essential to the success of soccer players. He believes that kids must learn to have fun and love the game of soccer. With the player having a love of the game, they are more likely to focus on the technical aspect of the game and be eager to learn the tactical lessons the follow.

 Head Coach