Damian was born and raised in Australia where he played 1st Division for Gladesville-Hornsby Football Club in Sydney for 3 years, while playing for varsity high school team, winning a State League title and also selected for the 1994 Australian school boys team. After that he had a brief stint in Chile playing for Universidad Catolica under the guidance of famed Chilean manager, Manuel Pelligrini. He has coached for 12 years ranging in ages from 3 to 14 years of age gaining experience in multiple international organizations including Ayso United Camarillo program (2 years) where he took a team to the final round of State Cup. Damian is actively playing in the Men’s tri-county over 40’s soccer league and still winning league titles playing as a striking midfielder.