He graduated from Coronado High School in Scottsdale, Arizona where he played soccer, football and baseball.
[2] In 1989, Sanchez transferred to the University of Connecticut where he completed his final two years of collegiate eligibility.
[3] In 1995, Mesa Community College hired Sanchez to coach both its men's and women soccer teams.
[1] In February 2002, Metropolitan State University hired Sanchez to coach its women's soccer team.
Over six seasons, Sanchez took the Roadrunners to a 128–11–7 record and the 2004 and 2006 NCAA Division II Women's Soccer Championship.