Yvette Valdez

Yvette Marie Valdez Bautista (born 16 October 1973) is a football manager and former player who played as a goalkeeper. Born in the United States, she represented the Mexico national team.

High school and college career
Valdez attended the San Joaquin Memorial High School, the Fresno City College and the University of the Pacific. She graduated from the latter in 1997 with a degree in sports medicine.

Club career
Valdez has played for the California Storm for eight seasons.

International career
Valdez was included in the Mexico squad for the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup, but made no appearances during the tournament.

Managerial career
Valdez worked as a coach of the San Joaquin Memorial High School women's team from 1992 to 1994. Two years later, she became an assistant coach for the Pacific Tigers and lasted there until 2002, primarily as a goalkeeping coach. In 2003, she joined as an assistant coach for the Arizona Wildcats women's soccer team.