Chris Gardea brings a wealth of professional playing experience and a specialized training background to the Germantown Legends. A local standout at Christian Brothers High School and the University of Memphis, Chris’s career took him to the professional ranks in the NPSL and NISA, where he competed for clubs like Orange County FC and San Diego Albion. Notably, he was an NPSL National Finalist and reached the Elite 8 with Cal State Los Angeles. As the owner of his own training company, TotalFootballer, Chris has spent over a decade as a private technical specialist, mentoring athletes at the middle school, club, and individual levels.