Randy Dedini

Professional soccer goalie and college head coach[9]

What is Randy Dedini known for?

Randy Dedini, born January 7, 1970, in Vacaville, California, is a celebrated alumni of Vacaville High School. After graduating in 1988, he started his college soccer career at American River College. He then moved to Sonoma State where he had a remarkable run, receiving recognition as a 1993 Division II Second Team All American. He ultimately graduated with a bachelor's degree in kinesiology.

Dedini's professional career began in 1994, with the North Bay Breakers. He later played for Chico Rooks, became a 1996 All League, and then joined the Nashville Metros. Even though Dedini was loaned to several Major League Soccer (MLS) teams, like the Los Angeles Galaxy, Colorado Rapids, Kansas City Wizards, New England Revolution and Dallas Burn, he never entered a game. His most stable tenure was with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds, where he had a solid run from 1999 until his retirement in 2003.

Post-retirement, Dedini moved into coaching. He served as an assistant coach with Quaker Valley High School boys' soccer team from 1997 to 2002. Then in 2004, he joined the Sacramento State's women's soccer team as an assistant and later became the head coach in 2007. His remarkable coaching skills earned him the Big Sky Conference Coach of the Year title in 2007 and 2010.

Through his career, Dedini has made significant contributions to the sport, both as a player and a coach. His journey can be an inspiration for aspiring soccer players and coaches alike.

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