Jonathan Sanchez joined the Yeshiva University men's soccer program as an assistant coach in August of 2018.
Prior to Yeshiva, Sanchez coached the Bergenfield United Elite from 2014-2017. He led his team to capturing the Highland Cup in 2014, the EDP Winter showcase in 2015, as well as the City College showcase and the EDP Summer Classic in 2017. The team also reached the quarterfinal of the New Jersey Cup and was ranked in the top 10 in the state. Sanchez also served as the head coach of the junior varsity team at his alma mater of Bergenfield High School from 2014-2017. He reached the junior varsity county tournament on two separate occasions.
Sanchez was awarded by the mayor and town council of Bergenfield, in January of 2016, for his achievement of winning the EDP college showcase and putting a small town of Bergenfield on the soccer radar of New Jersey.
The Bergenfield High School alumnus currently serves as the youth development coach for the New York Red Bulls organization. He is responsible for creating progressive development training, scheduling practices, games, and tournaments, as well as providing training using company philosophy for youth development programs. He is currently working with local clubs FC Teaneck and Vikings FC.
Sanchez won two New Jersey youth state championships with the Hackensack Royals club team. He was a four-year varsity starter at Bergenfield High School and served as the team captain. Sanchez currently plays in the Super Division of the Garden State Soccer League with Clifton Elite FC
in Clifton, N.J.
Currently residing in Bergenfield, N.J., Sanchez earned his National "F" Coaching License from the U.S. Soccer Federation. He also received his “E” coaching license through the Red Bulls in 2017.
Sanchez earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, with a concentration in Finance, from William Paterson University in May of 2016. He is currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Professional Counseling at his alma mater.
