Westchester AYSO

10/11/2026

Coach: Jorge Ramirez

1.How many years have you been a coach with Westchester AYSO? I have only coached 1 year.

2.What is your favorite part about coaching this age group? Being able to teach the kids about respect, team effort culture, discipline and that “Futbol is Life” quote from Ted Lasso

3. What is your favorite fall activity? Boxing and Kickboxing

4.What is your go-to halftime snack or victory treat? Coffee for me and whatever treat the parents brought for the team.

5.Which Chicago team are you rooting for? Cubs

Bonus! What’s something on your bucket list?
Travel to Peru do Lima for the amazing food Cusco and Machupichu

10/11/2026

Coach: Juan Palomino

1. How many years have you been a coach with Westchester AYSO? - I coached 3 years with my oldest daughter, 2 years with my middle son, and 1 year with my youngest son. We’ve been a long time family with the Westchester AYSO league.

2.What is your favorite part about coaching this age group? - This age group is very competitive and even though we have many levels of experience they still play as a team.

3. What is your favorite fall activity? - Getting ready for Halloween.

4. What is your go-to halftime snack or victory treat? - Pizza

5. Which Chicago team are you rooting for?- Da Bears

Bonus!
What’s something on your bucket list? - Go see the Bears play the Packers in Lambeau Field

10/11/2026

Coach: Edwin Maldonado

1. How many years have you been a coach with Westchester AYSO?
2

2.What is your favorite part about coaching this age group?
Seeing them work together and really grasp the game.

3. What is your favorite fall activity?
Hiking and seeing the leaves changing colors

4. What is your go-to halftime snack or victory treat?
Coffee cake muffin

5. Which Chicago team are you rooting for?
Cubs

Bonus!
What’s something on your bucket list?
Skydiving with my wife

10/11/2026

Coach Patty Koch

1. How many years have you been a coach with Westchester AYSO? I have been a coach for 10 years ( this will be my last year what great run!)

2.What is your favorite part about coaching this age group? My favorite part of coaching is watching them improve over the season.

3. What is your favorite fall activity? My favorite fall activity is apple picking.

4. What is your go-to halftime snack or victory treat? My favorite halftime snack is nachos.

5. Which Chicago team are you rooting for? Go Sox!

10/11/2026

Coach: Justin Bozzelli

1. How many years have you been a coach with Westchester AYSO? 5+ years

2. What is your favorite part about coaching this age group? Overall growth of the players and the players that surprise you. Also, when the girls aren’t afraid to make contact!

3. What is your favorite fall activity? Bonfires & fireside snacks

4. What is your go-to halftime snack or victory treat? Everything tastes good after a win!
5. Which Chicago team are you rooting for? Bears & White Sox

Bonus!
What’s something on your bucket list? Whale Watching!

10/11/2026

To wrap up our Coach Highlight series, we’re celebrating our U12 & U14 coaches! Teaching strategy, sportsmanship, and leadership, these volunteers make a lasting impact on our older players!

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10/10/2026

Cleats off, memories locked in! ⚽️📸

The final photo dump of the season is here.
​From early morning kickoffs and post-game snack runs to dirt, sweat, and endless laughs. Swipe through to see the last day of the 2026 season!

Stay tuned for our final coach highlight - U12/14- tomorrow :)

10/10/2026

Did your gear decide to sit on the bench forever? Visit the shed to reclaim your lost items!

10/04/2026

Coach: Kris Saylor

How many years have you been a coach with Westchester AYSO? 3

What is your favorite part about coaching this age group? That the kids have fun but are getting a better understanding of the game.

What is your favorite fall activity? Watching the Bears

What is your go-to halftime snack or victory treat? Donuts

Which Chicago team are you rooting for? White Sox and Bears

Bonus!
What was your favorite sport or hobby when you were the age of the kids you coach? Baseball

10/04/2026

Coach Victor Flores

How many years have you been a coach with Westchester AYSO?
This is my first year coaching.

What is your favorite part about coaching this age group?
Being able to coach my son and watching the kids improve their soccer skills throughout the season.

What is your favorite fall activity?
Taking my family to different pumpkin patches & enjoying football games on Sundays.

What is your go-to halftime snack or victory treat?
Gatorade, Doritos & Popcorn for the kids and a watermelon Redbull for myself.

Which Chicago team are you rooting for?
Chicago Bears! & Blackhawks

Bonus! What was your favorite sport or hobby when you were the age of the kids you coach?
I used to play soccer, baseball, basketball & I enjoyed riding my bike around my neighborhood with my friends.