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Sean Bowers

General Manager
866-799-4625
sbowers@SdSockers.com

Sean Bowers retired as a member of the San Diego Sockers in 2009-10 with the PASL after an illustrious indoor career. 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

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Sean Bowers retired as a member of the San Diego Sockers in 2009-10 with the PASL after an illustrious indoor career. 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 three-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 was the U.S. National Futsal Team’s captain from 1998-2004. 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 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. Over the ten years before becoming the General Manager of the San Diego Sockers, Sean was a full time Professor at San Diego Miramar College, teaching Kinesiology and coaching the Women’s Soccer program as the Head Coach. Under Sean's leadership the women's soccer program at Miramar College had a record of 146-32-17 including 5 PCAC Championships, 2 Sweet Sixteens and 3 Elite Eights. Sean is also the President and owner of 619futsal since 2011, helping develop over 2000 players annually through leagues, camps and clinics. He is married to his lovely wife Maria and has 3 wonderful children Aydan (23), Isabella (21) and Gracie (19).

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Chiky Luna

Director, Player Personnel & Assistant Coach
866-799-4625
chiky@SdSockers.com

San Diego native Miguel Luna hung up his boots to join the revamped San Diego Sockers Front Office in 2016. After contributing as a core member of four Sockers championship-winning teams, he is now focused on maximizing current player performance. Chiky, a clutch performer throughout his Sockers career, brings experience to his new role within the Sockers organization. In addition to his Sockers role, Chiky has used his entrepreneurial talents to launch Califino Tequila, which is now available for sale at Pechanga Arena San Diego during Sockers games. Chiky is married to his beautiful wife Cecy and is the proud father of three children; Santi, Natali and Nico.

Craig Elsten

Chief Marketing Officer
celsten@sdsockers.com

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. 

Spenser Ishii

Director, Ticket Sales & Service
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Shane Brown

Director, Corporate Partnerships
760-795-0028
shane@sdsockers.com

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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Melissa Mahan

Director, Game Day Operations
866-799-4625
melissa@sdsockers.com

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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Ezra Burdette

Manager, Merchandise & Group Ticket Sales
866-799-4625
ezra@sdsockers.com

Jonathan Greene

Manager, Community Engagement, Communications & Creative Services
866-799-4625
jgreene@sdsockers.com

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.     

Jerry Jimenez

Chief Supporter Engagement Officer & Social Media Manager
619-587-3791
jerryj@sdsockers.com

Alex Monnar

Sockers2 Soccer Operations

Paul Savage

Head Athletic Trainer

Jerry Mosier

Equipment Manager

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