Antonio joined Atlético Santa Rosa as a player in 2008 and eventually transitioned from player to coach, becoming part of our coaching staff. He was a dual-sport athlete in college, playing soccer at Santa Rosa Junior College and rugby at San Francisco State University in the PacWest Division IAA Conference. He is currently in his senior year at SFSU, pursuing a degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Physical Education and a minor in Coaching.

Antonio holds U.S. Soccer Grassroots and D Licenses and has been involved with the Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) for over ten years. His coaching philosophy emphasizes player development, setting clear and realistic goals, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, and serving as a positive role model for sportsmanship and integrity.