Leonardo D. Ortiz

Somerville

Summary

Award-winning Soccer Coach and Club Administrator with over 15 years of experience and a proven reputation for excellence in the Massachusetts soccer community. A multi-year Regional Coach of the Year recipient with a track record of developing Premier and Elite level talent. Recognized for going "above and beyond" in player mentorship, technical instruction, and organizational leadership.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Senior Coach & Assistant Director

Steel United

01.2021 - Current

Assistant Director of Teams (2023–2024): Managed club-wide logistics, facilitated coach development, and ensured high standards of operations across the organization.
Head Coaching (Premier/Elite): Currently managing a high-volume portfolio of competitive teams: 2011 Girls & Boys Premier, 2014 Girls Elite & Boys Premier, 2015 Boys Elite
Technical Lead: Engineered and led specialized camps, including Goalkeeper training, Striker finishing clinics, and specialized Strength & Conditioning programs.

Head Coach / Program Director

Ortiz Brothers' Futbol

01.2020 - 01.2026

Established and led the Winter Development Team, focusing on year-round technical mastery and tactical growth.
Oversaw all aspects of the program, from player recruitment to curriculum design.

Head Coach

Massachusetts District Soccer

06.2021 - 08.2021

Directed the 2011 Girls D4 Team, focusing on competitive tournament preparation and tactical discipline.

Staff Coach

Somerville Youth Soccer

01.2015 - 01.2021

Provided foundational elite-level coaching within the community.
Built a reputation for reliability and excellence, culminating in the 2023 Andrew Platt Award.

Skills

Specialized Training: Goalkeeping, Defensive Transitions, and Finishing
Athletic Development: Youth-specific Strength & Conditioning

Administration: Tournament Coordination, Player Evaluations, and Program Growth

Certification

Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association (MYSA)
U.S. Soccer National D License (In Progress)
Grassroots Licenses: 11v11, 9v9, 7v7, and 4v4

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Regional Coach of the Year | 2022 & 2023, Andrew Platt "Above and Beyond" Award | Somerville Youth Soccer, 2023, Awarded for exceptional service, commitment to player development, and community impact.

Languages

Spanish

Native or Bilingual

English