Our Team

Coach Arturo and Coach Jay bring a high level of expertise, a development-first philosophy, and a genuine passion for helping young players reach their full potential.

ARTURO HOYOS

Founder | arturo@eliteiqfootball.com

Accreditation:

  • U.S. Soccer National “B” License

  • It’s Just a Sport | Coaching Positional Play

  • APFC Soccer | Blue Print Positional Play

  • 3four3 | Coaching Education Framework

  • Lluis Cortés: The Method Behind a Champions League Victory

Coaching Experience:

  • San Diego Surf Soccer Club (2024 – Present)

  • South Bay Surf Soccer Club, Director of Girls’ Program (2022 – 2024)

  • Rebels Soccer Club (2021 – 2022)

  • SD Elite FC (2018 – 2019)

  • Golden Eagles FC (2014 – 2018)

Playing Experience:

  • Rebels SC (UPSL)

  • San Diego State University

  • Club Deportivo Montcada (Barcelona, Spain)

  • FSV Erlangen-Bruck (Erlangen, Germany)

Education:

  • Master’s degree in Public Administration, Barry UniversityBachelor’s degree in Public Administration, San Diego State University

JAY ESPARZA

Technical Director | jay@eliteiqfootball.com

Accreditation:

  • U.S. Soccer National C License

Coaching Experience:

  • San Diego Surf Soccer Club (2025-present)

  • San Diego Surf South (2024)

  • Elite IQ Football (2023 - present)

Playing Experience:

  • Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles (2015-2018)

  • USA U18 National Team (2018)

  • Alebrijes De Oaxaca (2018-2019)

  • Club Celaya (2019-2020)

  • Chattanooga Red Wolves (2020-2021)

  • Valour FC (2021-2022)