Daniel Benito Alcala

Executive Director
daniel@pflugervillefc.org

Coaching Credentials:
USSF B License
USSF A Youth License

Daniel has been coaching and working in soccer for over 20 years and is starting his 3rd season with PFC! He uses soccer as an educational tool for the comprehensive development of the players' personalities; and improving their social and cultural growth. He likes focusing on the future of our players on and off the field by teaching the value of hard work, healthy competition, and a commitment to excellence at a young age. He also believes in reinforcing these lessons at every level. He really enjoys coaching players to play “beautiful soccer”. This does not only refer to a holistic style with understanding of the match and mastering soccer techniques, but also the attitude of respect, perseverance, sportsmanship, and teamwork.

During his time playing, Daniel was a Left Fullback, Left Center Defender, and Holding Midfield; and he played all the way up to the semi-professional level in Spain.

Daniel is originally from Spain but has been living in Pflugerville for the last fifteen years. Daniel holds a Bachelors Degree in Physical Education, and a Master’s Degree in Pedogogy and Education from Complutense University (Madrid, Spain); AND a Master’s Degree in Sports Science and Physical Education from Politecnica University (Madrid, Spain). Throughout his career, he has taught 1st - 6th grade in both Madrid and Austin ISD. He worked as a bilingual teacher and was active in the campus’s TELPAS team. He lives with his wife, Blanca, his 9 years old son, Alan, and his 5 years old daughter, Blanca Manuela. They love watching sports, mainly the Spanish Soccer League.

Favorite Team: Rayo Vallecano de Madrid

Favorite Player(s): Leo Messi