Diego Ruiz
FADP - Administrator

Born in South America Colombia. Diego has 25 years of experience working with soccer and coaching.

(Coaching Leadership - Tournament Operations - Team Marketing - Team Management - Tryouts Management - Partnership Development)

Started at a very young age coaching AYSO for a few years. Soon after, Diego formed, managed and trained his Club Team DBWV - America for several years in Diamond Bar, Walnut California. During that time he also served as a Board Member for DBWV Soccer Club. Coached/managed and organized tryouts for Stampede Soccer Club helping to form his youngest son's team. Diego has also coached locally at Ayala High School in Chino Hills. Has attended numerous soccer camps and has traveled internationally for soccer tryouts and to be a student of the game. With the help of many, Diego has helped inner-city kids attend soccer camps such as: ODP and local British hosted camps. Diego currently resides in Canyon Hills, California and is married to his wife Olivia and has two sons, Nicolas and Tomas.

Nicolas (Nico) Ruiz
FADP Founder - Coach / Player

Nico resides in Portland, Oregon and is an advisor / consultant, available if needed.
 

Born January 22, 1993 in West Covina, California.
Started playing soccer in AYSO (American Youth Soccer Organization.). When became old enough, played club soccer in the Coast Soccer League. Includes JUSA Select youth club team coached under Scott Juniper. During that time, traveled to Italy to play for Parma Calcio 1913, 

commonly known as Parma.
Student athlete at Ruben S. Ayala High School in Chino Hills and Captain of the Cypress College Soccer Team (Orange Empire Conference) where graduated and obtained a degree in Physical Education. During that time traveled to South America Colombia to play for Sarmiento Lora Soccer School affiliated to Deportivo Cali.
Briefly played with Ventura County Fusion.
Played with Genova International School of Soccer U23 Team.
Founder of Footballers Academy – Current UPSL Team – Southern California.
University of California Irvine (UCI) – Women’s Soccer Performance Analysis. 

Portland Thorns FC - Video Analyst Specialist

Accolades, Awards and Certificates:

Make Better Professionals (MBP) School of Coaching – Scouting and Game Analysis Specialist – Completed Course

United Soccer Coaches – Sports Psychology and Individual Mental Skills – Course Certificate

United Soccer Coaches – Passing Patterns and Functional Training – Course Certificate

United Soccer Coaches – 11 v 11 Formations and Systems of Play – Course Diploma

California Legislature State Assembly Certificate of Recognition Issued by the 60th District (Sierra League Athletic League, Senior High School Year.)

Coach’s MVP Varsity Award – Senior High School year

21 Youth Club Tournament Medals

3 Youth Club League Medals

Robert Simpson
FADP - Coach / Player
 

Robert Simpson’s love for soccer began at age 7 when he joined AYSO as a substitute player. Through hard work and determination, he quickly earned a starting role and continued to grow, eventually becoming a key contributor to the 

Western High School Varsity Soccer Team.

Rob’s passion for the game goes beyond playing. He has volunteered as both a referee and a coach at the youth level, always striving to elevate not just his own performance but also that of his teammates and players. Whether it’s offering encouragement, sharing insight, or leading by example, Rob is always seeking ways to inspire those around him.

He believes in being a complete player—on and off the field—and encourages everyone he works with to pursue greatness with dedication and joy. Rob thrives in the competitive spirit of soccer but never loses sight of the fun and camaraderie 

that make the game special.

Outside of soccer, Rob is a true sports enthusiast and enjoys following everything from professional leagues to little league baseball. He also holds a degree in Electronics Engineering and spends his time off the field repairing electronics and maintaining computer and server systems.

Soccer may be his first love, but Rob brings passion, integrity, and a sense of community to everything he does.

Tomas Ruiz
Team & Equipment Manager / Coach / Player
 

Born May 30, 1998 in West Covina, California.
Started playing soccer in AYSO (American Youth Soccer Organization.). When became old enough, played club soccer in the Coast Soccer League and SoCal Soccer League. 

Includes Legends FC and Arsenal FC Academy 

in Southern California.
Student athlete at Ruben S. Ayala High School in Chino Hills.

Attended California State Polytechnic University, Pomona where graduated and obtained a 

Bachelor of Science Kinesiology degree.
Footballers Academy original member – Current UPSL team.
Realty One Group Southwest  - Realtor.

University of California Irvine (UCI) – Women’s Soccer Director of Operations / Equipment. 

Accolades, Awards and Certificates:

USSF National D Coaching License

Ayala High School Soccer - MVP Award

Ayala High School  Scholar Athlete Grade Point Average Award

Youth Club Tournament Medals

Youth Club League Medals