CV Gunners Club Training Staff

Ian Russell

Once a player for the San Jose Earthquakes, Ian Russell is currently the Assistant Coach of the Earthquakes. Ian spent six seasons playing for the Earthquakes, scoring five goals and notching 20 assists.

The Seattle, Washington native played in 145 games with San Jose and won two MLS Cups in 2001 and 2003. Russell also played in 2007 with the Los Angeles Galaxy along side the likes of David Beckham and Landon Donovan (who he also played with in San Jose) and under Coach Frank Yallop (who is now the San Jose Earthquakes Head Coach).

Prior to joining the Earthquakes, Russell played for the Seattle Sounders in 1998 and in 1999, winning the offensive MVP in 1999. Russell attended the University of Washington on a soccer scholarship and was First All Pac 10 in 1994 and 1997 as well as three-time (1995-97) All-Mountain Pacific Sports Federation First Team selection.

Russell also trained with Stockport County FC in the English 1st Division.

Russell began coaching while playing for the Seattle Sounders and has continued coaching youth in the Bay Area.  Russell currently holds a USSF National "B" Coaching License and is planning to take the “A” License course in January, 2009.

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Jason Batty

Jason Batty, a native New Zealander (Kiwi), is the current goalkeeper coach for the San Jose Earthquakes. He came to the Bay Area in 2008 after a number of years coaching youth and collegiate players.

Most recently, he was the Director of Goalkeeping for Texas Premier SC while serving as a coach for a number of soccer academies and camps. He previously served as an assistant coach and the goalkeeper coach for Dartmouth College.

As a player, he played professionally for 14 seasons in England, Singapore, New Zealand and the United States. He earned 55 caps for New Zealand's national team.

Batty currently holds a USSF National "A" Coaching License.

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CHAD GLEAVE

Once a midfield standout for San Jose State University’s soccer team, Chad Gleave has turned his attention to youth development.  Chad has been an integral part of the CV Gunners Club for over 2 years now as both a trainer and coach. 

With his impressive form on the ball, he has provided individual and small group footskills training in the South Bay for a variety of youth.  Chad has also been part of the Santa Clara University youth summer camp training staff.

Chad is currently planning to obtain his National “D” Coaching License in 2009.