FORCE ECNL GIRLS PROGRAM
What is ECNL Girls
WHAT IS THE FORCE ECNL GIRL'S PROGRAM?
- Coaching - Experienced coaching staff nationally licensed by U.S. Soccer, including domestic and international college, national team, professional, and world cup playing experience.
- Training - A nationally recognized, club-driven training curriculum, and methodology unique to Force and developed over 20 years of club research and success in player development.
- Competition - Access to three high-level competition platforms, ECNL Girls, ECNL Regional League, and NPL, maximizing player development opportunities and national exposure.
- College Program - Dedicated College Coordinator and resources to empower Force student-athletes, providing guidance throughout the college recruitment process.
- Player Identification - ECNL and ECNL II teams and players attend College ID Camps, Showcase league events, and tournaments to maximize opportunities for college and youth national team recruitment.
- Two-team Structure - ECNL and ECNL II teams provide the ability to match opportunities for development and exposure to more players within the club.
ECNL Leadership
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
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Paul BravoForce ECNL Girls Program Director
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FORCE GIRLS 03/02 ECNL - GIRLS UNDER U18/19
FORCE 03/02 GIRLS ECNL - GIRLS U18/19

Head Coach
Lloyd Grist
U.S. Soccer National B License
- 6 Year Professional in England, Wales, and Canada
- Wales Youth International
04 Girls ECNL
FORCE 04 GIRLS ECNL - GIRLS U17

Head Coach
Lloyd Grist
U.S. Soccer National B License
- 6 Year Professional in England, Wales, and Canada
- Wales Youth International
FORCE GIRLS 05 ECNL - GIRLS UNDER U16
FORCE 05 GIRLS ECNL - GIRLS U16

Head Coach
Paul Bravo
U.S. Soccer National A License
- De Anza Force Elite and ECNL Director
- Colorado Rapids MLS Technical Director, VP of Soccer Operations (2009 - 2017)
- 10 Year A-League MLS Professional
- U.S. Men’s National Team
- Santa Clara University National Champion
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FORCE 06 GIRLS ECNL - GIRLS U15

Head Coach
Brandi Chastain
U.S. Soccer National A License
- 2-Time FIFA Women’s World Cup Champion
- Olympic Gold Medalist
- U.S. Women’s National Team
- WUSA, WPS, and WPSL Professional
- Santa Clara University Women's Soccer VAC
FORCE 07 Girls ECNL
FORCE 07 GIRLS ECNL - GIRLS U14

Head Coach
Jeff Baicher
U.S. Soccer National A License
- De Anza Force Director of Soccer
- 12 Year A-League MLS Professional
- U.S. Men’s National Team
- Santa Clara University National Champion
Force 08 Girls ECNL
FORCE 08 GIRLS ECNL - GIRLS U13

Head Coach
Jeff Baicher
U.S. Soccer National A License
- De Anza Force Director of Soccer
- 12 Year A-League MLS Professional
- U.S. Men’s National Team
- Santa Clara University National Champion