Coaching at MLR FC
Ricardo Zacarias coaches every MLR FC team, and runs the training sessions and camps. Here is the background and what the sessions cover.
Who coaches your player
Ricardo Zacarias
Head Coach
- Former professional player
- SafeSport trained
Ricardo Zacarias is a Las Cruces native with playing experience in both Mexico and the United States. His playing career began through Sueño Alianza and led to opportunities in Club América’s system, followed by time with clubs in Mexico including Club América Premier, Irapuato, Coras de Nayarit, and La Piedad. He later continued his career in the U.S. with Chattanooga Red Wolves SC and El Paso Locomotive FC. Ricardo now brings that experience into coaching, helping young players develop their technical ability, confidence, discipline, and understanding of the game.
What the coaches run
- Club teams
- Weekly practice and a season of games for Boys U14, Girls U12, Girls U14, and U5. The teams
- Private training
- 1-on-1, small-group, and position-specific sessions in Las Cruces. Training
- Camps
- Planned about a month ahead, with sessions by age. Camps
- Tryouts
- No tryout dates right now: the coach sees new players at a practice. Tryouts
The approach is the same on every team. What Mindset, Leadership, and Respect mean at MLR FC
Be part of it
Tell us about your player and we’ll follow up with the next step. No commitment.
Or call 575.567.9800 or email info@mlrsoccer.com.