Our Team

  • Jonathan brings a lifelong passion for soccer and extensive leadership experience to LSA guiding players at all levels.

    Highlights:

    - led teams to regional premier league & upsl d1 championships

    - Experienced coaching from u academy mls programs

    - futsal champion: 1st place at world futsal championship at Disney in Orlando, Florida

    Credentials:

    - B.S. in P.E. & Leadership, University of North Georgia

    - CONMEBOL ‘A’ FIFA License, USSF ‘A’ License, National ‘Y’ License, NSCAA Director of Coaching Diploma

  • Diego has been part of LSA since 2007, coaching boys & girls across all age groups. He’s passionate about developing both character and soccer skills in his players.

    Highlights:

    - Current U15 Girls National League Head Coach

    - Former U12 & U14 Development Academy Head Coach

    - Head Coach at RIverside Military Academy since 2007 (10 consecutive playoff appearances, 3 region titles)

    - Played in Colombia’s 2nd professional division & in the U.S. (PDL & Atlanta Silverbacks)

    - Collegiate playing career at southern wesleyan university

    Credentials:

    - B.A. in Sports management & Business administration, southern wesleyan university

    - M.A. in Physical Education, university of north georgia

    - USSF ‘A’ Youth License | Pursuing UEFA License

  • Avram has been developing youth players at LSA since 2009, coaching all age groups from academy to select teams. He’s passionate about helping players reach their full potential.

    Highlights:

    - Coached LSA’s first girls National League team (Athena E)

    - Reached TWO State Cup Final Fours

    - Collegiate Coaching: Assistant Coach at Young Harris College (Women’s Team) & Assistant Coach at University of North Georgia (Men’s Team)

    - Played at YHC (Captain, Region 17 Finals) and North Georgia (Midfielder, Peach Belt All-Tournament)

    Credentials:

    - B.S. in P.E. with Leadership minor; M.A. in Arts & Teaching, University of North Georgia

    - USSF ‘B’ License | United Soccer Coaches Premier Diploma

  • Frank has been coaching in the U.S. since 2013 and joined LSA as an Academy Head Coach in 2017, working with boys and girls (U9-U12) teams.

    Highlights:

    - Head Coach, Johnson High School (2019-Present) with back-to-back state championships (2022 & 2023)

    - Assistant Coach, JHS (2013-2019) & helped with first state championship in 2018

    - 2023 Season Ranked #1 nationally and named National Champions

    - 2022 & 2023 Region Coach of the Year

    - 2023 GACA Region & State Coach of the Year

    Credentials:

    - B.S. in Social Studies Education, University of Georgia

    - USSF ‘D’ License

    - High School Coaching Diploma (USC)

  • Buff developed his soccer skills in Ivorian community leagues before moving to the U.S.. He has played professionally in Romania, for the Atlanta Silverbacks, and Trinidad & Tobago’s Central FC.

    Highlights:

    - Professional playing experience in Europe, the U.S., and the Caribbean

    - Dedicated to developing players’ skills, competitive spirit, and sportsmanship

    Credentials:

    - USSF ‘D’ License

    - 9v9 & 1v1 Grassroots Licenses

  • Martin Jr. has been coaching since 2013 and worked with players of all ages, from pre-academy to high school teams. He is passionate about building strong foundations for young athletes.

    Highlights:

    - Helped launch LSA’s Pre-Academy Program in 2020

    - Experience coaching from pre-academy through high school levels

    Credentials:

    - B.S. in Finance, University of North Georgia

    - USSF ‘D’ License

  • Jose has been part of the LSA coaching staff since 2017, brining experience from both college & high school programs.

    Highlights:

    - Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach, Truett McConnell university (2021-2023)

    - ASsistant coach, riverside military academy (2020-2021)

    Credentials:

    - USSF ‘C’ License

    - Advanced National diploma

    - USC Goalkeeping level 1

  • Jonathan is a lifelong member of the LSA family. He has played his entire club career at LSA before transitioning into coaching in 2015.

    Highlights:

    - Collegiate playing experience at University of North Georgia & Truett McConnell

    - Semi-Pro player with LSA Pro winning the USPL Division 1 Championship

    - Coaching at LSA since 2015

  • Edwin has 18 years of competitive playing experience and 5 years of coaching. He is committed to developing young athletes both on and off the field.

    Highlights:

    - 18 years of competitive soccer experience

    - 5 years of coaching youth players with a focus on skill & character development

  • Phil has over 16 years of soccer coaching experience. All three of his children have been current or former LSA players.

    Highlights:

    - Head Girls Coach at Johnson High School since 2010

    - Over 16 years of coaching experience across various levels

    - Teacher of Psychology & Geography at Johnson High School

  • Juan has been a goalkeeper coach at LSA for a year, specializing in developing talent in the position he’s loved since childhood.

    Highlights:

    - 4 year varsity goalkeeper at gainesville high school

    - state championship & state runner up titles

    - Inspired by Goalkeeper idol Memo Ochoa