Master Trainer
Argentine-developed trainer with 39 years in the game, focused on technical quality, tactical understanding, confidence, and complete player development.
BIOGRAPHY
Mauricio Ruiz brings 39 years of combined playing and coaching experience, beginning with his development in Argentina's competitive soccer environment. Throughout his youth career, he worked with experienced coaches who helped shape his technical ability, tactical understanding, and long-term passion for the game. His playing career included club, academy, league, tournament, and provincial-level competition in Argentina before continuing in New York. Today, Mauricio uses that experience to develop technically confident, tactically intelligent players who understand the game, make decisions under pressure, and develop strong habits on and off the field.
COACHING EXPERIENCE
Marlboro Soccer Association Girls 2017 Tigers Blue - Head Coach U8–U10 2024–Present Boys 2016 Infinity Gold - Head Coach U11 Summer 2026–Present Boys 2016 Infinity White - Head Coach U9–U11, 2024–Spring 2026 Boys 2010 Dynamo Blue - Head Coach U15, 2024–2025 Stuart Soccer Academy - Recreational Coach U5–U7, 2023–2024 Brooklyn Warriors - Head Coach U17, 2012–2013 Experience 7 years coaching U5–U7 U8–U10 U11–U12 U13–U14 U15–U18
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
Manolito FC — Argentina 1986–1994 CB, LB, CM, LW, RW Murialdo FC — Argentina 1994–1996 DM, CM, LW, RW, ST Boca Juniors — Mendoza, Argentina 1996–1997 LW, AM, RW, ST Leopoldo Luque Academy — Argentina 1997–2000 LW, AM, RW, ST Brooklyn Italians — New York 2001–2007 LW, RW, AM, ST Competitive Recreational Soccer 2008–2020 CM, AM, LW, RW, ST Primary Positions Center Midfielder Attacking Midfielder Left / Right Wing Second Striker Center Forward
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES
U.S. Soccer Grassroots License CPR / AED SafeSport
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Coaching — 2017 Tigers Blue 2024 Marlboro Tournament Finalist 2024 Fall MOSA Champions — Undefeated 2025 Spring MOSA Premier Finalist 2025 Manalapan Tournament Champions 2025 Ocean Township Tournament Finalist 2026 Manalapan Tournament Champions Playing 1994 Mendoza State Champion — Argentina 1995 Torneo Santiago, Chile Champion with the Mendoza Provincial Select Team 1996 Youth World Cup at club level — Fourth Place Trained at Leopoldo Luque Academy from 1996–2000 under former Argentina international and 1978 FIFA World Cup Champion Leopoldo Luque Five-time top goal scorer across various leagues and tournaments Selected as team captain throughout his competitive playing career
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Private Training: Yes Mauricio offers: Ball mastery & dribbling First touch & ball control Passing & receiving Turning & escaping pressure 1v1 attacking & defending Finishing & ball striking Speed, agility & coordination Decision-making & soccer IQ Position-specific training Confidence & game preparation Primary Coaching Goal: Develop technically skilled, confident, intelligent players in a positive but challenging environment while helping them develop strong habits and reach their individual potential. Coaching Philosophy: Develop the complete player through technical quality, tactical understanding, discipline, confidence, decision-making, teamwork, character, and a genuine love for the game.
