Our Coaches & mentors

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Gaba semein

Co-Founder, Director of Operations

Gaba attends Rollins College and plays semi-professionally for FC America in the UPSL. He also has experience playing at the NCAA Division I and Division II levels, competing in USL League Two with Real Central NJ, and playing in MLS Next with Cedar Stars and BW Gottschee.

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Constantine tikhanovski

Currently playing at nationally ranked D3 Babson College, Constantine has experience playing D1 at Fordham University, semi-professionally for NJ United in the NPSL, and MLS Next for Met Oval Academy.

Co-Founder, Director of Operations - Boston
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Director of Goalkeeping, Director of Operations - Providence

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Now in his second year at D1 Brown University in the Ivy League, Max’s past playing experience includes time at St. John’s University, NJ United, and NYCFC Academy.

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taner Akin

Goalkeeper Coach - Orlando

In his most recent season, Taner was a member of the Tampa Bay Rowdies first team in the USL Championship. Before joining the Rowdies, Taner spent a season with the Under 17s squad of Turkish Süper Lig side, Fatih Karagümrük S.K.

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Justin Peters

A native of Trinidad and Tobago, Justin has played for various youth teams in the Caribbean before making the move to the U.S. He currently plays semi-professionally for the Central Park Rangers in the APSL.

Coach/Mentor - NYC

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Avinash singh

Currently playing semi-pro for Manhattan Celtic, Avinash has received several call-ups to Guyana’s National Team. Avinash also has semi-pro and youth experience playing for FA Euro’s USL2 and USL Academy teams.

Coach/Mentor - NYC

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Khaled daoud

A Brooklyn, NY native, Khaled is a second year winger at NJIT. His playing experience spans across multiple professional clubs such as SC Bastia in France and the NE Revolution and NYCFC of the MLS.

Coach/Mentor - NYC/NJ

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Joaquin Franco

A three year starter and captain at St. Joseph’s Brooklyn, Joaquin has had a strong presence in the NY soccer scene. Before college, Joaquin was the captain of his BW Gottschee MLS Next team, where he played his entire youth career.

Coach/Mentor - NYC

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A senior defender for Stevens Institute of Technology and NJ United, Joe has experience playing at both collegiate and semi-pro levels. Joe was also a standout for St. Joseph’s Metuchen and PDA during his high school and club days.

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Coach/Mentor - NJ/NYC

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An Atlanta native and a freshman defender for Rollins College and FC America (UPSL), Sabu has experience playing at both the collegiate and semi-pro levels. In high school, he was a standout at the prestigious IMG Academy in Bradenton and also played in Atlanta United’s youth setup.

Sabu Portman

Coach/Mentor - Orlando

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Coach/Mentor - Orlando

An Orlando, Florida native, Warren Rawlings is a semi-pro center back currently playing for Emerald FC (UPSL). He developed in the Orlando City Seminole system, competing for both their ECNL side and their MLS squad, and also played for Bishop Moore High School, bringing a strong foundation of high-level youth experience and a composed, physical presence in the back line.

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