Brian Quinn

Boys Programming Director

Born in Belfast, Ireland, Quinn has many years of both playing and coaching at the highest level. In addition to coaching SDSC Competitive Boy’s teams, Brian is also an assistant Coach for University of San Diego men’s soccer team and Girls Varsity Coach at The Bishop’s School in La Jolla. He is also the Technical Director for adidas’ Elite Soccer Program that showcases the best U-16/17 Boys players in the US at their annual week long camp.

Coaching Experience: Coached the San Diego Sockers in the CISL 1995-96. 1997-99 coached the San Jose (Clash) Earthquakes of the Major League Soccer. Came back for a second term with the San Diego Sockers from 2000-04 in the MISL. Former Director of Coaching of Poway Youth Soccer Club (1991-94).

Accomplishments & Awards: 8 time Champion with the San Diego Sockers, 8 time All-Star, 4th All Time scorer in Sockers history, 2nd All Time Playoff Scorer, 2 Time MVP in Playoff Championship Series (1986 & 1990), 1991 Gold Cup Winner - US National Team, 1992 US Cup Winner - US National Team, 1997 Youngest Coach in Major League Soccer History, Co-host of "Inside Soccer" Internet Radio Show.

 

Personal Soccer Highlights: Played against childhood soccer idol - George Best. Scored 2 goals in N.A.S.L. Playoffs against New York Cosmos. Captained US National Team vs. Ireland at Landsdowne Rd., Dublin, Ireland. IN 2012 Elected to the San Diego Hall of Champions Breitbard Hall of Fame, and 2012 nominatee to the US Soccer Hall of Fame.