Bryce Miller: Eclectic San Diego FC coach Mikey Varas brings unique background to debut

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Bryce Miller: Eclectic San Diego FC coach Mikey Varas brings unique background to debut

San Diego FC coach Mikey Varas talks in calm and hushed tones, referencing Eastern philosophers ranging from the Dalai Lama to Vietnamese monk and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh. Varas casually threads Zen Buddhist icon Shunryu Suzuki into another conversation. It might come as little surprise then that Varas’ dog, a sheep-o-doodle with a bright pink mohawk, is named after colorful and eclectic rock star David Bowie. Varas, who grew up in the wi…