Phillip Casillas

Phillip Casillas is the Head Coach of the MVLA San Jose Boys 2014/2013 White team. A lifelong San Jose resident and U.S. Soccer B-licensed coach, he has more than 15 years of experience coaching recreational, competitive, school, futsal, and community soccer for players from U6 through U18. Phillip played soccer from age five through the junior-college level and now works as a Youth Outreach Worker for the City of San Jose, mentoring young people and supporting local families.



Phillip’s coaching style is demanding but supportive, with an emphasis on respect, effort, discipline, teamwork, and accountability. He strives to create a positive and challenging environment where players can build their skills, confidence, resilience, and character. His philosophy is simple: “Success isn’t measured by the scoreboard—it’s measured by who our players become when no one is watching.”