Meet Cristian Valencia

Cristian is the founder of Valencia Futbol Development and has been playing soccer since he was four years old. Growing up he was taught and instilled with a unique soccer philosophy by his Father Miguel Valencia who played at a high tire level in Mexico. He played from recreational level at lower township, went on to playing traveling soccer with our local Club Cape Express. Later on, played for many other clubs such as Pittsgrove, Vinland alongside participating in South Jersey select program. Cristian was also a four-year varsity starter for Lower Cape May Regional High School from 2008-2011. After his high school career Cristian pursued to play at a high level with Reading F.C. from 2011-2013 and later with Ocean City Nor’easters. Then he decided to continue his education and played for Stockton University for two years. At that point he decided to focus on his career as a Financial Advisor. 

A few year latter he started to train his brother Miguel, and both of his sons Cristian and Alekzander. This is the point where Cristian feel in love with not just playing futbol but also teaching it. At this point his focus was helping his brother and sons become the best they could be on and off the field. Cristian then decided to go back to Lower Cape May Regional and volunteer to help coach his old high school team alongside Dennis Elia, and Dan Keen. Having had his F license for a few years Cristian thought it was time to give back to his community by teaching young futbol players that are passionate about the sport his unique philosophy his father instilled in him along side other playing philosophies he had the pleasure of learning from different trainers in his 24 years futbol career. He is currently pursing different license and is always looking to expand his knowledge in the beautiful game.