Julio Castillo

Julio Castillo co-owner of Elite International Soccer. Julio grew up playing professional soccer starting at age 15 for Monterrey Mexico where he was then selected to play for the Mexico National team. Shortly after he was also called to the U20 US Mens National Team.

When he turned 18 he had a strong desire to learn English and get an education so he went on to play at Arizona Western College where he was named All-American. He then transferred to NNU here locally where he was a two time All-American and GNAC player of the year and graduated with a degree in kinesiology.

After college he went on to play professionally again in Sweden, Thailand and Spain. While in Spain he completed his level 1 Spanish coaching license. At 26 he finished his professional playing career and he began his journey sharing his passion for soccer with local kids in Idaho.

Julio coaches full time. He is the mens assistant coach at NNU where they just had a history making season (2022), BTT club and full time at Elite. He studies the game more than anyone I know and has a passion for training athletes to reach their highest potential. Make sure when you see him you challenge him to a game of soccer tennis.