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

Christian Castro

Gray Gault

Geo Tavarez

Grace Taylor

Kyle Moore

Truman Yeary

Jonathan Jimenez

Developmental League Coaches

Rowdy Fraser

Fae McQuade

Noah Brinker

Harper Myers

Haley Zator

Emma Bertel

Josie Wagner

Andrew Lane