SAN JOSE, Calif. – The San Jose Earthquakes announced today that Paul Holocher, current Earthquakes Development Academy U-18 and U-16 head coach, will take over as director of player development for the Earthquakes Youth Club while continuing his coaching responsibilities with the Quakes academy teams. Academy staff members Mario Fernandez and Eder Quintanilla will assist Holocher in running the program. Ian Russell is stepping down as the technical director of the youth club.
“I am looking forward to working with the youth club and especially organizing the club in a way that will improve the player development,” said Holocher.