Columbus, OH Coaching Staff
James Field
Owner & Lead Academy Coach
UEFA & US Soccer "A" Licensed Coach
U.S. Soccer Academy Coach of the Year (2016)
U.S. Soccer Academy Style of Play (2016)
Former MLS Academy Coach
20+ years of youth development experience
Vinicius Da Silva
Academy Coach
Professional coaching license from Argentinian Association of Coaches
Coaching experience at national division clubs in Brazil as E.C Juventude, Joinville S.C and Moto Club
An Educational foundation that encompasses areas such as Physical Education, Scout and Performance Analysis, Neuroscience and Motor Learning, Tactical Periodization, Game Principles, Teaching and Learning in Soccer, and a comprehensive understanding of the physiological demands and physical aspects that impact soccer player performance.
Albert Serrat
Academy Coach
Albert holds a UEFA PRO coaching license and has over 12 years of youth development experience.
Albert is an ex-professional soccer player with an impressive resume. He played for the youth academies of FC Barcelona, Villareal, Real Madrid and the Spanish Youth National team.
Albert also had the privilege to play with Leo Messi in the U13 FC Barcelona team.
Steve Lesmes
Academy Coach
Masters Degree of Education
Physical Education Teaching License
Former Collegiate Head Coach
Former Columbus Crew SC Academy Coach
Kevin Helt
Academy & Strength Coach
U.S. Soccer "D" Licensed Coach
Masters Degree in Sports Management and Coaching
Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science
Coerver Coaching and speed and agility training experience
Nick Hills "Hillsy"
Academy Goalkeeper Coach
U.S. Soccer "D" Licensed Coach
United Soccer Coaches GK Level 3 Diploma
United Soccer Coaches Advanced National GK Diploma
GK Coaching Roles:
Muskingum University
Ashland University
Ohio Dominican University
Zanesville Rosecrans High School
Bexley High School
Lexington, KY Coaching Staff
Brent Chase
Director of Operations (Lexington, KY) & Academy Coach
US Soccer Director of Coaching License, Premier & Advanced National Goalkeeping
Experienced Youth & Collegiate Coach
Current Georgetown College (NAIA) Men’s Soccer Head Coach
Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Ohio State University.
John Manga
Academy Coach
Georgetown College (2021-Present)
Experience (Coaching) Seacoast United (2017-2021)
- SeacoastUnited 05NPL (New EnglandPremier League) Head Coach
- 04’s Seacoast United Academy is now MLS Next Assistant Coach
- USL 2 Seacoast Phantoms Assistant Coach
Jean-Karlos (JK) Gonzalez
Academy Coach
Former D3 Athlete at Centre College (KY)
NCAA D3 Final Four 2019
Former Director of Youth Development at Central KY Storm (KY)
Assistant Coach at Georgetown College
D License
