El Dorado United is pleased to announce Martin Sims as the Boy’s Coaching Coordinator for the 2012 season. Sims, who graduated in 1994 from CSU Sacramento, played for the Hornets and then went on to play professionally with the Sacramento Knights, winning a championship in 1999. Sims began coaching at Placer United in 1995, coaching both boys and girls teams and working with several different age groups. He helped multiple players move on to play in college. Some of his former players went on to play at Georgetown University, Seattle University, CSU Monterrey Bay, Saint Mary's College and Baylor University. Sims also coached the Sierra College Women’s Soccer team from 2004-06. His teams made the playoffs in each of his three seasons and made the Regional final once. Most recently, Sims was the Assistant Director of Coaches at Placer Blues, where one of his teams, in it's first year together, made it to the NorCal State Cup semi-finals.

As the Boy’s Coordinator, Sims will be working closely with all the boys teams—players and coaches. Rick Carrigan, Director of Coaching for El Dorado United said about Sims, “We are excited to have someone with Martin’s experience on our staff. Not only has he played at the highest level, but he’s also proved that he can develop players. And, he’s been involved on an administrative level with two different clubs. He will be an excellent mentor to our coaches and players.” Welcome to El Dorado United, Martin!