The Cantera Rojiblanca is one of the fundamental pillars of Club Deportivo Guadalajara's identity. Guided by that philosophy, Chivas continues to build a working structure focused on the comprehensive development of its players, providing them with the tools they need to grow both on and off the pitch.
Ahead of the Apertura 2026, the coaching staffs for each of Guadalajara's Academy teams have officially been confirmed. They will be responsible for guiding, developing, and maximizing the potential of the future stars of the Sacred Flock as they progress toward the First Team.
Cantera Rojiblanca Coaching Staffs
TAPATÍO
Head Coach: José Meléndez
Assistant Coach 1: Raúl Rico
Assistant Coach 2: Francisco José Macías
Fitness Coach: Carlos Pastrana
Assistant Fitness Coach: Édgar Capetillo
Goalkeeper Coach: Sergio Arias
Team Doctor: Marco Vite
Nutritionist: Sari Resendiz
Athletic Trainer 2: Mónica Gómez
Athletic Trainer 1: Christian López
Team Delegate: Alejandro Zubieta
UNDER-21
Head Coach: Luis Arce
Assistant Coach: Miguel Montoya
Fitness Coach: Roberto Rivera
Assistant Fitness Coach: Raúl González
Goalkeeper Coach: Wilber Gómez
Team Doctor: Fernando Díaz
Athletic Trainer: Mario Guzmán
Performance Analyst: Gustavo Torres
Nutritionist: Julián Escutia
Sports Psychologist: Yahaira Partida
UNDER-19
Head Coach: Alberto Ascencio
Assistant Coach: Ángel Palafox
Fitness Coach: Alonso Rincón
Assistant Fitness Coach: Alex Gorgonio
Goalkeeper Coach: Wilber Gómez
Team Doctor: Fernando Márquez
Athletic Trainer: Misael García
Performance Analyst: Santiago Ress
UNDER-17
Head Coach: Christian Flores
Assistant Coach: Alexis Coyote
Fitness Coach: Jonathan Ayala
Assistant Fitness Coach: Óscar Morelos
Goalkeeper Coach: Ever Hernández
Team Doctor: Edgar Figueroa
Athletic Trainer: José López
Performance Analyst: Ebed Rodríguez
UNDER-15
Head Coach: Carlos Tremblay
Assistant Coach: Edson Domínguez
Fitness Coach: Carlos Martínez
Assistant Fitness Coach: Iván Carmona
Goalkeeper Coach: Ever Hernández
Team Doctor: Víctor del Riego
Athletic Trainer: Mario Monayo
Sports Psychologist: Yahaira Partida
THIRD DIVISION
Head Coach: Javier Orozco
Assistant Coach: Edelson Rodríguez
Fitness Coach: Daniel Cañizalez
Team Doctor: Juan Mandujano
Athletic Trainer: Sergio García
Sports Psychologist: Roberto Coutiño
UNDER-14
Head Coach: Edelson Rodríguez
Fitness Coach: Raúl González
Team Doctor: Horacio Mejía
Sports Psychologist: Roberto Coutiño
UNDER-13
Head Coach: Mario Medina
Fitness Coach: Óscar Morelos
Team Doctor: Horacio Mejía
Sports Psychologist: Roberto Coutiño
UNDER-12
Head Coach: Darío Medina
Fitness Coach: Daniel Cañizalez
Team Doctor: Horacio Mejía
UNDER-11
Head Coach: Hugo Ordorica
Fitness Coach: Daniel Cañizalez
Team Doctor: Juan Mandujano
UNDER-10
Head Coach: Miguel Sosa
Fitness Coach: Daniel Cañizalez
Team Doctor: Juan Mandujano
