Coach Rich, born in Colombia has played soccer during his entire life at different levels including an organizing Chaos F.C: Loudoun Adult Soccer over 30 division 2 2013 to Present, Herndon Attack: NOVA-CL Over 30 & over 35 (divisions 1 & 2) 2003 to 2013, Herndon Attack: Indoor played in under 30, under 35 (divisions 1-2) 2003 to 2012, Millos FC/Tequendama Travel: Metropolitan Soccer League of Los Angeles California in First Division “A’ League one of the top amateur/semi-pro leagues in the Southern California Region from 1990 to 1994, including taking part on the Taca Cup 1991,1992,1993

Rich Martinez is a youth coach who focuses on total player development, Rich has been involved with HYS since 2000 as a house coach, commissioner and travel coach. He started his professional coaching career with HYS as a trainer with the pre-travel development program, since then coach Rich has been an assistant coach (HYS Rangers and Curve) under HYS previous Technical Director Roy Soule. He took charge of his first team with The Herndon Saints F.C '00, he is also the co-coach of the Herndon Sting '03 and Herndon Curve Black & Red '05. Coach Rich, is also part of Arzani Soccer Academy team of professional trainers.

Coach Rich currently holds a USSF "C" license.