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Leadership

The people

Founded and still led by Jason Carter, South Valley is run by 5 directors and 16 staff coaches who work in Bakersfield, not a franchise office.

Directors

Club leadership

5 DIRECTORS

  • Jason Carter

    CLUB DIRECTOR OF COACHING · NATIONAL 'C' LICENSE

    Jason Carter founded South Valley Surf Soccer Club in 2009 and has served as Club Director of Coaching ever since. Under his leadership the club has developed over 100 college-committed players across 16 graduating classes. He leads the boys program and oversees all club coaching philosophy and staff development.

    jcartersv@icloud.com818-726-0541

  • Jay Gore

    TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

    Jay Gore serves as Technical Director for South Valley Surf, overseeing the technical development curriculum across all teams. He brings professional-level insight and tactical precision to every training environment, helping players reach their ceiling at every stage of development.

    jay_gore12@yahoo.com661-706-8188

  • Kristy Walker

    DIRECTOR OF GIRLS' ELITE PROGRAMMING

    Kristy Walker directs South Valley Surf's elite girls program and has coached at Girls Academy national ID events. She has been instrumental in developing multiple players who have gone on to earn Division I scholarships and attract attention from US Youth National Team staff.

    kwsoccer7@yahoo.com661-332-6963

  • Bruce Butterbredt

    DIRECTOR OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

    Bruce Butterbredt leads youth development across South Valley Surf, building the foundation that feeds the club's competitive pipeline. His player-first approach and focus on fundamentals have made the club's younger age groups among the most technically sound in the region.

    bruce-b@bak.rr.com661-472-2224

  • Lorne Howlett

    TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

    Lorne Howlett is a Technical Director and head coach of the Girls Academy G2010 squad that qualified for the Girls Academy National Finals. His calm, detail-oriented approach and high technical standards have made him one of the club's most accomplished coaches.

    lhowlett28@yahoo.com661-703-1914

Staff

Coaching staff

16 COACHES