David Bond , Head Coach

A 1st Team All League slection for three years while in high school, David earned a full athletic scholarship to the University of the Pacifc.  After the University dropped the soccer program, he transferred to Hayward State University where he had a successful playing career on their nationally ranked soccer team (1986-89).  he went on to play professionally with the Chico Rooks, North Bay Breakers, Stockton Hydra and The Sacramento Scorpions.

David has coached and trained multiple levels of competitive soccer teams (from uder 12 to under 23).  In addition, he has been a coach and trainer in the Olympic Development Program (ODP), as well as the Boys Head Soccer Coach at Bear Creek High School, St. Mary's High School and Lincoln High School (all in Stockton, CA).  Two (2) former high school  players that he coached are now current San Joaquin Athletic Associatiuon (SJAA) head soccer coaches.  Having coached, trained and played with various professional coaches and players, he brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the program.

In addition to developing and enhancing soccer skills, Coach Bond urges student athletes to acquire their education with the understanding that it can lead to more appropriate life decision making.  He is personably responsible for 18 Delta college players (men and women) transferring to 4-year universities/colleges; including the prestigious soccer programs of Texas Southern University and the national powerhouse, Alabama A & M.

David earned a BA degree (Liberal Studies with a minor in Black Studies) and a MA degree (Education/Cross Cultural Teaching).  He taught middle school language arts and served as a Reading Specialist and District Teacher Trainer in the area of reading programs.  He is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.