Staff

Staff

Fabian Rodriguez

Fabian Rodriguez

President / Club Director
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Fabian Rodriguez is a nationally recognized coach and respected leader in the U.S. soccer and futsal communities, bringing over 20 years of coaching experience across the United States, Colombia, Costa Rica, Spain, Portugal, Argentina, and Canada.

Fabian Rodriguez is a nationally recognized coach and respected leader in the U.S. soccer and futsal communities, bringing over 20 years of coaching experience across the United States, Colombia, Costa Rica, Spain, Portugal, Argentina, and Canada.

He currently serves as the Head Coach of the East Grand Rapids High School Boys and Girls Varsity Soccer teams, where he is known for building strong, competitive programs focused on player development and team culture.

In addition to his work at East Grand Rapids High School, Fabian is deeply involved in national and international futsal development. He is a Staff Coach for the U.S. Youth Futsal International Teams and a National Staff Coach for U.S. Futsal.

Fabian's leadership experience includes founding Grand Rapids OLé, one of the nation's top futsal clubs, and ABK Futsal Academy, both of which have captured a combined eight national futsal championships.

In addition to his extensive coaching portfolio, Fabian is the Head Coach of the Grand Rapids OLé Men’s professional futsal team, further solidifying his reputation for excellence at every level of the game.

With a focus on technical skill, creativity, and intelligent play, Fabian is committed to providing East FC players with the highest quality training environment — one that prepares them not only for success on the field but for leadership and success beyond the game.

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Jessie Zamudio

Jessie Zamudio

Director of Coaching
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Jesse Zamudio brings a wealth of coaching experience and a deep passion for player development to his role as Director at East FC. Known for his technical expertise, competitive spirit, and commitment to developing complete players, Jesse plays a key role in shaping East FC’s player-centered training environment.

Jesse Zamudio brings a wealth of coaching experience and a deep passion for player development to his role as Director at East FC. Known for his technical expertise, competitive spirit, and commitment to developing complete players, Jesse plays a key role in shaping East FC’s player-centered training environment.

Jesse has been coaching youth soccer for over a decade across West Michigan, helping players build strong technical foundations, high soccer IQ, and a love for the game. His coaching philosophy emphasizes not just winning, but long-term growth — teaching players to solve problems creatively, make smart decisions on the field, and develop resilience off it.

Prior to joining East FC, Jesse coached in several top youth programs in the Grand Rapids area, where he developed a reputation for building competitive teams and preparing players for the next level of play. His experience includes success both at the club and high school levels, giving him a broad understanding of the pathways available to young athletes.

As Director of Coaching, Jesse oversees the growth and development of East FC’s teams, ensuring every player receives high-quality coaching aligned with the club’s proven player development model. His leadership is focused on creating a culture of excellence, creativity, and teamwork where every athlete has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

With a sharp eye for talent and a strong commitment to mentorship, Jesse is passionate about helping East FC players succeed — both on the soccer field and in life.

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Frankie Mendoza

Frankie Mendoza

Goalkeeper Coach

Frankie Mendoza has joined the East FC coaching staff for the 2024–25 season. He currently serves as the Goalkeeper Coach for both the Boys and Girls Varsity programs at East Grand Rapids High School and also coaches futsal at Grand Rapids OLé, where he leads goalkeeper training. Frankie grew up playing club soccer at OLé and was part of multiple national championship teams with ABK Futsal Academy. His experience as both a player and coach makes him a valuable addition to East FC’s player-focused development model.

Randy Tran

Randy Tran

Staff Coach

Randy Tran has joined the East FC coaching staff for the 2024–25 season. He is currently a staff coach for the Boys Soccer Program at East Grand Rapids High School and brings a wealth of experience from both the club and high school levels. Coach Tran has previously coached at CATS FC and MFA, as well as high school programs at Wyoming, Forest Hills Eastern, Grand Rapids Christian, and West Catholic. His coaching philosophy aligns closely with East FC’s mission — preparing athletes for the next level and fostering an environment where players can grow into the best version of themselves both on and off the field.

Byung Lee

Byung Lee

Staff Coach

Byung Lee has joined the East FC coaching staff for the 2024–25 season. He currently serves as a staff coach for the Boys and Girls Soccer Programs at East Grand Rapids High School, bringing both experience and energy to the club. His previous coaching roles include time with CATS FC, as well as high school programs at Grand Rapids Christianand West Catholic. As a player, Byung competed with GVP/Crew and Chicago Fire Academy, and was a two-time state champion and team captain at East Kentwood High School. His passion lies in helping young athletes unlock their full potential and grow in confidence on and off the field.

Andrea Pantoja

Andrea Pantoja

Staff Coach

Andrea Pantoja has joined the East FC coaching staff for the 2024–25 season and will be leading one of our girls teams. A product of the local soccer scene, Andrea grew up playing club soccer with Grand Rapids OLé and futsal with ABK, where she earned seven regional championships and one national title. Her playing background and passion for the game make her a strong role model and a valuable addition to East FC’s player-centered coaching team.