Zachary Rodriguez brings a unique combination of soccer, sports performance, and athletic training experience to FC Copa. With a background working within professional soccer academy environments, Rodriguez brings valuable insight into the physical and performance demands of developing players and competing at a high level.

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Rodriguez holds a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and a Master of Athletic Training from Montclair State University. He is also a Board-Certified Athletic Trainer and holds a FIFA Medical Diploma.

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His professional experience includes working within Major League Soccer academy environments, most recently with Atlanta United Academy, where he served as the Academy Rehab Coordinator. In that role, he oversaw player rehabilitation and worked closely with performance staff throughout the return-to-play process.

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Prior to Atlanta United, Rodriguez served as the Head Academy Athletic Trainer for the San Jose Earthquakes, working directly with the club’s U15 and U17 Academy teams. His responsibilities included fitness testing, player monitoring, injury prevention, rehabilitation, and preparing young athletes for the physical demands of high-level competition.

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Through his experience in professional academy environments, Rodriguez has developed a comprehensive understanding of athlete development and the importance of establishing strong training and recovery habits at a young age. His work alongside professional coaches, strength and performance staff, and medical teams has provided him with a unique perspective on the many factors that contribute to a player’s long-term development.

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As a coach, Rodriguez is focused on developing the complete player and athlete, helping players grow technically, tactically, physically, and mentally while learning how to train, compete, and take care of their bodies. His background allows him to bring professional-level knowledge and performance principles into the everyday training environment.

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FC Copa is excited to welcome Zachary Rodriguez to the coaching staff and looks forward to the experience, knowledge, and perspective he brings to the development of our players.