Administrative Staff

Our Administrative staff is committed to providing information and resources that enable the Club to run smoothly. Our goal
Is to ensure that player fees are affordable, scholarships are available as needed, and that fields are of the highest quality. Our staff strives to make the process of joining our club efficient, easy to understand, and fun.

Bianca Sweeney

DIRECTOR OF RECREATION

Education: MA Sport Management (Long Beach State) & BS Exercise Science (CLU)

Ventura County local who played soccer in club and college. Formerly involved in Partnerships for the TGR Foundation and Genesis Invitational golf tournament, filling private and shared hospitality suites on course.

Recently worked as a Youth Development Coordinator at Teqball, conducting outreach, forming relationships, and managing activations. Lastly, while completing a master degree, fulfilled the Graduate Assistant role working alongside Program Directors to organize, communicate, and operate effectively with 130+ students.

Awards: Outstanding Student Award (Long Beach State, Kinesiology Award (Long Beach State), Offensive Player of the Year (CLU), Second Team All SCIAC- 2015 (CLU), Second Team All SCIAC-2014 (CLU), CIF and State Champions- 2012 (Oaks Christian School), CIF and State Champions- 2011 (Oaks Christian School)

Johnny Whallon

MLS ACADEMY ADMINISTRATOR

13+ Years Coaching & Administrative Experience
Education: Wheaton College (Ill), BA in Communication
Administrative Qualifications: Has served at Westmont College in athletic department as assistant soccer coach for last 7 years.

Currently works as the Assistant Director of Summer Camps (2019- present), an administrative role helping managing 700+ camper registrations, a staff of 30 + positions, and the financial bookkeeping. In charge of all marketing concepts and platforms.

Formerly, worked as Operations Coordinator for Westmont College Summer Conference Services (2014-2018), overseeing a 10+ person student staff host groups on campus for the duration of summer months. In charge of all hiring and personal related decisions. Conference Services generates over a million dollars in revenue each summer.

Finally, has served since 2016 as the club administrative for the teams in the USSDA (now dissolved), managing the registration process for all teams in stack sports, coordinating scheduling with US Soccer (and facilities), and scholarship process.

Finally, has served with and assisted club registrar related to the club side with administrative duties related to player cards, player transfers, player loans and accounts receivables. Formerly, over a 20 year period owned Steve’s Patio Café’, Property Damage, and Bodily Injury insurance claims adjustor as well as supervisor for Mercury Insurance Group.

Laura Cheung

SBSC/CENTRAL COAST ACADEMY CLUB REGISTRAR

20+ Years of Administrative Experience
University of California, Santa Barbara, BA in East Asian Languages and Cultural Studies

Has served at Santa Barbara SC as Team Manager and other various volunteer roles.
Also, currently working in the position of Development Program League Liaison for Central Coast Academy. Laura has three children that currently play for Santa Barbara SC/Central Coast Academy.