Ryan Guapilla

Hey, I’m Coach Ryan! I played varsity soccer at Sammamish High School and trained with Valencia Academy Seattle and Lake Hills Select. I’ve been around competitive soccer for years and love helping players grow their confidence, skills, and game IQ. My coaching style is positive, energetic, and focused on helping every player reach their potential while keeping training fun and challenging.

I played with Lake Hills Soccer Club for about 8–9 years, winning multiple tournaments including the 2023 Founders Cup, where I scored in the semifinals. Later, I joined Valencia Academy Seattle, playing as a center defensive midfielder and outside winger.

In my first tournament with Valencia — the 2023 Copa Surf — I scored 3 goals (including one in the finals) and helped the team qualify for the SoCal regional tournament. I finished that season with 15 goals and gained valuable experience competing at a high level.

My sessions are all about building confidence, skill, and passion for the game. I work with players ages 6–14 and focus on helping each athlete reach their potential — both technically and mentally. A typical session starts with a fun but focused warm-up, then we move into technical drills that match each player’s level. We’ll work on ball control, passing, dribbling, and first touch, all while keeping the energy high and competitive. I use a variety of professional training equipment to challenge players and help them perform at their best. I’m a coach who pushes for effort and focus — if I see you trying, I’ll always motivate and support you. But I’ll also hold you accountable because that’s how real progress happens. My goal is for every player to leave training feeling stronger, more confident, and ready to take their game to the next level.