Coaching Staff

Crucial to the IMG Soccer Academy's success is the selection and training of its coaches. All coaches are handpicked, certified and have a complete understanding of The Soccer Academy's coaching philosophy.

To ensure the quality and consistency of the IMG Soccer Academy’s training model, all Soccer Academy teaching professionals are required to participate in continuing educational programs designed and accredited by the IMG Soccer Academy throughout the year. This guarantees that the latest and most sophisticated soccer instruction is incorporated into The Soccer Academy's coaching philosophy.

Tom Durkin, Director (Email)
Amanda Gatchel, Assistant Director (Email)
Dion Daniels, Director of Operations (Email)
Jon McClay, Business Development (Email)
Adam Gee, Business Development (Email)
Alexis Sheldon, Soccer Reservationist (Email)

Strength and Conditioning:
Blaine Bott (Email)

Mental Conditioning:
Josh Lifrak
Dr. Taryn Morgan
DJ Andreoli

Athletic Trainers:
Ireliam "Cookie" Guadalupe, MS, LAT, ATC, PES

Staff Coaches:
Nicole DeJongh (Email) -
Tonio Paternostro  -  (Email)
Scott Bowers - Goalkeeper Coach (Email)
Ferdi DeMatthaeis (Email)
Jim Rooney (Email)
Nolan Sheldon (Email)
Jared Vock (Email)
Marcelo Carrera (Email) - Head Women's Coach
Oscar Pisano (Email)
Andre Taurean Manders (Email)