Direction

Roadrunner United FC is under the direction of the two Directors of Coaching, Francisco Gomez on the boys side and Russ Miller on the girls side.

Under the direction of Francisco and Russ, Runners FC has experienced tremendous growth and developed many teams that are competing at the highest youth soccer level. The pair have been able to implement a vision of staged development that focuses on individual skills and tactics at the younger ages transitioning to team strategy as players mature.

All coaching staff embrace this approach and participate in regular training to ensure consistency across our organization.

Runners FC is managed by a volunteer board of directors comprised of professionals from all walks of life. They bring both management experience and a love of soccer. and share both Coach Gomez & Miller’s goal of building the best club soccer organization in the Central Valley of California. At Runners FC we strive to provide a great developmental experience for our players who can compete successfully at the local and national level. We also aim to promote the joy of the beautiful game to our member families and the community.
 

FRANCISCO GOMEZ | Director of Coaching | Boys RUSS MILLER | Director of Coaching | Girls
E-mail: francisco@runnersfc.com
Cell: (661) 817-3631

LICENSES HELD

  • E License
  • AFA – A PRO License (In Process)

COACHING EXPERIENCE

  • Roadrunner United FC (2020-Present) | Director of Coaching – Boys
  • LA Galaxy Bakersfield (2014-2020) | Director of Coaching – Boys
  • Roadrunner United FC (2011-2014)
  • Bakersfield Brigade (2007-2011) | Technical Director
  • United Soccer League USL 2 – Premier Development League (2007-2010) | Head Coach
  • Bakersfield Brigade | 2007 LAMAR HUNT OPEN CUP APPEARANCE

PLAYING EXPERIENCE

  • TAHUICHI Academy – Santa Cruz, Bolivia (1993-1994)
  • United States U-17 National Team (1993-1995) | Team Captain
  • Member of 1995 Youth World Cup in Ecuador
  • United States U-18 National Team (1996-1997)

SENIOR CAREER

  • United Soccer League – USL 1st Division (1998) | California Jaguars
  • United States U-20 Men’s National Team (1998-1999) | Member of 1999 World Cup in Nigeria
  • Major League Soccer (1999-2004) | Kansas City Wizards | 2000 MLS CUP Champion | 2004 MLS CUP Runner-Up | 2004 LAMAR HUNT OPEN CUP Champion
  • Major League Soccer (2005-2006) | Chivas USA
  • United Soccer League – USL 1st Division (2006) | MIAMI FC
 E-mail: russ@runnersfc.com
Cell: (661) 342-4941

LICENSES HELD

  • USSF National C

COACHING EXPERIENCE

  • Roadrunner United Futbol Club – Director of Coaching (2020-Present)
  • Roadrunner United Futbol Club – Head Coach (2020-Present)
  • LA Galaxy Bakersfield- Director of Coaching – Girls (2018-2020)
  • LA Galaxy Bakersfield- Head Coach (2014-2020)
  • Stanford University Men Soccer College ID Camp – Coach (2012-Present)
  • Roadrunner United Futbol Club – Head Coach (2011-2014)
  • Little Roadrunners Soccer Academy – Director (2010-2018)
  • Bakersfield Gunners Soccer Club – Head Coach (1995-2011)
  • Cal State University Bakersfield Soccer Camp – Coach (1995-1999)
  • Central Coast Roadrunners Soccer Camp – Director (1996 & 1997)

PLAYING EXPERIENCE

  • Cal State University Bakersfield (1995-1997)
  • Team Captain & National Champion 1997
  • Central Coast Roadrunners (1996 & 1997)
  • USL-PDL Champions in 1996 & 1997
  • San Diego Mesa College (1994)