Rodolfo Rodriguez - Technical & Conditioning Coach

Rodolfo Rodriguez has been involved with professional soccer since 1966. Rodolfo played professionally in Argentina for five years before getting his degree in Sports Training from the Sports School of Higher Learning in Cologne, Germany, and he earned his German coaching diploma in 1974. Rodolfo has worked in pro clubs all across Argentina, such as the famous Boca Juniors as an assistant coach and later the director of youth football.

Rodolfo was the technical trainer for Diego Maradona and many other Argentina World Cup stars during his stint with the Boca Juniors. Rodolfo has had a distinguished career with over 50 years of high-level professional and youth experiences he will be able to pass on to the athletes of Mendoza United FC in Argentina and the United States.

Youth players whom he has trained that have participated in the World Championship include:

• Osvaldo Escudero, World Cup 1979

• Sergio Genaro, Gerardo Martino, Juan Comas, Paulo Silas Youth World Cup 1981 U20 Russia

• Leonardo Nascimento National player of Brazil, 1985

• Diego Crossa, Youth World Cup 1985

• Leonel Scaloni and Quintana, Argentina World Champions 1995 in Qatar

The Professional players that Rodolfo has trained, participated in international events such as the World Cup,and Copa America, and then as coach of essential clubs and National teams.

Diego Maradona and Oscar Ruggeri were only two of the many players Rodolfo trained who were the 1986 World Cup Champions in Mexico.