US SoccerUS Soccer  Q & A With Alfonso Mondelo  For its foreign
trips to non-English speaking countries, U.S. Soccer provides a
“soccer” translator and this trip is no different. Spanish
native Alfonso Mondelo, who was a former coach in MLS and is
currently MLS Technical Director for Player Development and
Scouting, will provide his expertise on the game through
translation. Mondelo spoke with CoachesNet ahead of the week-
long trip to Madrid to discuss the coaching education experience
provided by the international workshop.  CoachesNet: What can a
coach expect for attending the Madrid, Spain trip?  Alfonso
Mondelo: “Coaches will attend a series of games, training
sessions and lectures from coaches from the Spanish Soccer
Federation and several professional teams. They will provide the
U.S. coaches with a varied look at Spanish soccer and an
understanding of their ideology and methodology.”  CN: Can you
explain the role you will play during the week?  AM: “I will
serve as a liaison between both federations an