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Sean Bowers

General Manager
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Sean Bowers holds a diverse athletic background and his playing experience is as vast as his time as a coach. Bowers retired as a member of the San Diego Sockers in 2009-10 with the PASL as well as in 2005 with the MASL. He is the only person in NPSL/MISL history to achieve at least 1000 blocks and 1000 points. He was a 2002/2003 MISL All-Star and the league's Defender of the Year with the Baltimore Blast. Bowers was a 3-time Defender of the Year in the MISL. He played for the Kansas City Wizards from 1996-99 in the MLS, and earned the team's Defender of the Year award twice. He also served as Wizards’ team captain for the 1999 season. Bowers has also been a member of the U.S. National Futsal Team since 1995, earning 36 international caps. He was the team’s captain between 1998-2004. The team won the 2004 CONCACAF gold medal and played in the 2004 World Cup in Taiwan. He also saw time with the Detroit Rockers of the NPSL from 1991-95 and 2000-01; he was the league's Rookie of the Year as the Rockers won the 1991-92 NPSL championship. He was a four-time NPSL All-Star and three-time Defender of the Year. To honor his play at Quincy College (Ill.), Bowers was inducted into the college’s Soccer Hall of Fame, in 2007.

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Sean Bowers holds a diverse athletic background and his playing experience is as vast as his time as a coach. Bowers retired as a member of the San Diego Sockers in 2009-10 with the PASL as well as in 2005 with the MASL. He is the only person in NPSL/MISL history to achieve at least 1000 blocks and 1000 points. He was a 2002/2003 MISL All-Star and the league's Defender of the Year with the Baltimore Blast. Bowers was a 3-time Defender of the Year in the MISL. He played for the Kansas City Wizards from 1996-99 in the MLS, and earned the team's Defender of the Year award twice. He also served as Wizards’ team captain for the 1999 season. Bowers has also been a member of the U.S. National Futsal Team since 1995, earning 36 international caps. He was the team’s captain between 1998-2004. The team won the 2004 CONCACAF gold medal and played in the 2004 World Cup in Taiwan. He also saw time with the Detroit Rockers of the NPSL from 1991-95 and 2000-01; he was the league's Rookie of the Year as the Rockers won the 1991-92 NPSL championship. He was a four-time NPSL All-Star and three-time Defender of the Year. To honor his play at Quincy College (Ill.), Bowers was inducted into the college’s Soccer Hall of Fame, in 2007.

Sean has been the head women's soccer coach at Miramar since its inception in 2007. Under Sean's leadership, the women's soccer program at Miramar College had a record of 146-32-17 and some of the women's soccer accomplishments include 5 PCAC Championships, 2 sweet sixteens, and 3 elite eights.

Sean also is President and owner of 619futsal. In 2011, Sean started 619futsal to help create futsal league for San Diego youth soccer players to learn and understand the benefits of futsal. The purpose of 619futsal is to help create a futsal league to help develop our youth soccer players in San Diego. 619futsal leagues develop over 2000 players annually through leagues, camps and clinics.

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Chiky Luna

Director, Player Personnel
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San Diego native, Miguel Luna hung up his boots to join the Sockers Front Office for the 2016-2017 Major Arena Soccer League season. After contributing as a core member of four Sockers’ Championship-winning teams, he is now be focused on maximizing current player performance as the Player Personnel Director. Chiky, a clutch performer throughout his Sockers career, brings experience to his role within the Sockers organization. In addition to his Sockers role, Chiky has used his entrepreneurship talents to launch a new tequila venture that is coming soon to the United States. "Califino" is a new tequila that will be meant to be “sipped!” Chiky is married to his beautiful wife Cecy and is the proud father of two children; Santi and Natali.

Craig Elsten

Chief Marketing Officer
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Elsten was named the Chief Marketing Officer in November 2018. He also enters his eighth season as the “Voice of the Sockers”, and will provide play-by-play for the Sockers’ 12 home games. Previously, Elsten was the broadcast voice for all of the Sockers’ games from their restart in 2009 through the 2014-15 season, also serving in that time as the team’s media relations director. 

Marybeth Hughes

Director, Ticket Sales & Merchandise
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The Ohio native, Marybeth Hughes joins the San Diego Sockers as an experienced member of professional sports teams. Marybeth has worked for several professional soccer teams including Sporting Kansas City, Syracuse Silver Knights and Cincinnati Kings. In addition to her previous roles with professional soccer organizations, Marybeth also coached competitive youth soccer for the Cardiff Soccer League and played collegiate soccer at Xavier University.

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The Ohio native, Marybeth Hughes joins the San Diego Sockers as an experienced member of professional sports teams. Marybeth has worked for several professional soccer teams including Sporting Kansas City, Syracuse Silver Knights and Cincinnati Kings. In addition to her previous roles with professional soccer organizations, Marybeth also coached competitive youth soccer for the Cardiff Soccer League and played collegiate soccer at Xavier University.

In her spare time, Marybeth loves to hang out with her daughter Lexington. She enjoys the beach, sun and all things San Diego! Her husband is Jeff Hughes, current player of the Ontario Fury and former MVP of PASL-Pro (2009-2010).

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Shane Brown

Director, Corporate Partnerships
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Shane Brown: Manager, Corporate Sponsorships

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Shane Brown: Manager, Corporate Sponsorships

Shane Brown is a new addition to the San Diego Sockers family. The lifelong San Diego resident joins the team as Manager of Corporate Sponsorships for the 2016-2017 season.  A highly personable individual and experienced leader, Shane was the Chair of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity at Cal State San Marcos and coached summer Basketball at Rancho Bernardo High School.  Shane previously worked as the marketing consultant of Keller Williams Realty broker Brad Seaman. At ComicCon 2016, Shane oversaw operations and sponsor relations in the Adult Swim section, helping to forge connections between fans and TV productions. Shane’s ability to communicate and create relationships with people in any situation make him a valuable member of the Sockers organization. If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities with the San Diego Sockers contact Shane at shane@sdsockers.com!

Shane is also an avid athlete in his spare time who played intramural basketball, football, volleyball and baseball.

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Jonathan Greene

Director, Community Relations & Communications Manager
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Jonathan, who is a longtime Sockers supporter and a former Sockers Reserve goalkeeper in the mid-80s, joins our staff after wanting the position for over 30 years. He brings a wealth of sports marketing and PR experience to the team. Jonathan worked for the WUSA's San Diego Spirit and USL's San Diego Flash. In addition to his sports experience, he worked in the non-profit field for 13 years for two local Boys & Girls Clubs. The Pittsburgh native is an avid sports fan who supports his hometown sports teams with a passion.     

Melissa Mahan

Director, Game Day Operations & Administration
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The San Diego native, started with the Sockers ownership group in 2008. Since 2008, Melissa has been the heart and soul of the Front Office, doing anything and everything in her power to ensure the continued success of San Diego’s proudest sports franchise. Her passion for the Sockers is infectious, giving 200% effort to the organization, often inspiring others to well beyond the call of duty. You can find her on Game Day with her headset on and a clipboard in hand, cheering her San Diego Sockers to victory!

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The San Diego native, started with the Sockers ownership group in 2008. Since 2008, Melissa has been the heart and soul of the Front Office, doing anything and everything in her power to ensure the continued success of San Diego’s proudest sports franchise. Her passion for the Sockers is infectious, giving 200% effort to the organization, often inspiring others to well beyond the call of duty. You can find her on Game Day with her headset on and a clipboard in hand, cheering her San Diego Sockers to victory!

Melissa is a fierce animal lover, spending her rare spare time with her dogs Dax and Nala or traveling. She is an adrenaline junkie that loves adventures and traveling to new places.


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Jerry Mosier

Equipment Manager

Paul Savage

Head Athletic Trainer

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