United Soccer coaches Awards Coach Edgardo Becerra with the Hispanic award of coaching excellence

Born in Lima, Peru, and raised in San Mateo, California, Edgardo Becerra has dedicated his life to developing youth soccer players. As the founder of 1991 Total Football Academy in San Diego, Edgardo’s mission is to create opportunities for all players, regardless of their financial background. His academy has developed several champions, including Samantha Weiss, who now plays for the Argentina U-20 National Team and Columbia University.

“Edgardo’s passion for soccer goes beyond the field,” says Andy Weiss, father of Samantha. “He helped my daughter develop her technical and tactical skills and supported her journey to Argentina’s U-20 National Team, where she made history.”
Through his involvement with United Soccer Coaches, Edgardo continues to grow as a coach and leader, using the organization’s resources to enhance the training and development of his players.