Advantage Academy
STAFF
At Advantage Academy, our coaches bring years of experience as players, students of the game, and lifelong fans who have transformed their love for soccer into a passion for coaching the Beautiful Game. We believe every player — at every level — deserves the opportunity to grow, develop, and enjoy the game each time they step onto the field. All Advantage Academy coaches are paid professionals and are licensed through the U.S. Soccer Federation, leading the age groups they are specifically trained to coach and ensuring players receive knowledgeable, age-appropriate instruction at every stage of development.
Our coaching philosophy is rooted in a strong heritage shaped by mentors, educators, and leaders who challenged us to grow beyond what we once thought possible. Those influences continue to guide how we coach today. We are committed not only to developing players, but also to develop coaches.
Every Advantage Academy training session is intentionally designed to maximize touches on the ball while building confidence, increasing awareness and decision-making, strengthening tactical understanding, and encouraging creativity and problem solving. Above all, we strive to create an environment where playing soccer feels exactly as it should — fun, challenging, and inspiring.
Club Owners

Thaddaeus Taylor

Hayden Taylor
Directors

Jack Holt
Director of Operations

Ryan McQuade
7v7 Technical Director

Vitor Antelo
9v9 Technical Director

Phil Aseweh
11v11 Technical Director

Bryan Martinez
Director of Player Development
Club Coaches

Blaise Duell

Jonathan Jimenez

Gray Gault

Geo Tavarez

Grace Taylor

Kyle Moore

Truman Yeary
Developmental League Coaches

Rowdy Fraser

Fae McQuade

Noah Brinker

Andrew Lane

Haley Zator

Emma Bertel

Josie Wagner
Harper Myers

Emma Orlando

Ben Sparks

Nathalie Crow

Tanner Rose
Coaching is an incredibly rewarding experience and an opportunity to make a lasting impact on young players. At Advantage, our coaches lead in an environment that is both uplifting and challenging—one that pushes players to grow while supporting them every step of the way, setting us apart from most.
If you’re interested in becoming a coach or assistant coach at the developmental league level or competitive level contact us below.
We’re always looking for talented tacticians and true leaders of the game.
