Guatemala coach Juan Jose Chang shines in New Zealand

Breaking all stereotypes and the language barrier, the Guatemalan coach Juan Jose Chang Able to break through in football New ZealandCentral America is a country unaccustomed to the constant presence of foreigners. Juan Jose was born in Heidelberg, Germany, but he also has Guatemalan nationality, a flag he proudly carries abroad.

The 35-year-old strategist also has experience as a footballer: he defended the colors of teams such as Antigua from Guatemala and CE Technofootball from Spain. In 2015, he will decide to try his luck in New Zealand. He moved through Western Suburbs, Canterbury United Dragons and Coastal Spirit FC.

Juan Jose began his training as a professional player in lower division teams in Colorado and Rochester in the United States.

His discipline and dedication led to him getting the chance to continue with his football team in New Zealand, albeit now in a leadership role. TT of the Coastal Spirit SAS of New Zealand women’s football.

His numbers as a TD in New Zealand

As a coach, he began his career in 2019, signing with Coastal Spirit SAS on a successful platform as he won four championships during his tenure at this club. In addition, she was recognized as the New Zealand Women’s Coach of the Year in 2022 (this is the fourth time she has received this distinction).

Song has been able to pave the way for new generations who will try to expand their football horizons in this nation in the future. For now, the Guatemalan helmsman will try to add to her legacy with more victories in women’s soccer.