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
U14 Boys Elite

Hayden Taylor
U12 Boys Elite
U15 Girls Elite
Directors
Jack Holt
Director of Operations
U9 Girls Elite
U10 Boys Premier
Ryan McQuade
7v7 Technical Director
U9 Boys Elite
U10 Boys Elite
U10 Girls Elite

Vitor Antelo
9v9 Technical Director
U11 Boys Elite
U11 Girls Elite
Phil Aseweh
11v11 Technical Director (Volunteer)
U13 Boys Elite
U14 Girls Elite
Bryan Martinez
Director of Player Development
U15/U16 Boys
U13 Girls Elite
Susan Antelo
Social Media Director
(Volunteer)
Club Coaches
Blaise Duell
U11 Boys Premier
U12 Girls Elite
U14 Boys Premier
Jonathan Jimenez
U8 Boys Elite
Gray Gault
U9 Boys Aspire
U10 Boys Aspire
U11 Boys Aspire

Geo Tavarez
U12 Boys Premier
U12 Boys Aspire
Grace Taylor
U12 Girls Premier
U15/U16 Girls
Kyle Moore
U13 Boys Premier
U13 Girls Premier
Truman Yeary
U9 Boys Premier
Noah Brinker
U8 Boys Premier
Emmanuel Hernandez
U14 Boys Select
Carlos Jimenez
U16 Boys Elite (AC)

Nilson Lemus
U16 Boys Select

Luis Malfavon
U15 Boys Select (AC)
U16 Boys Select (AC)

Fernando Rodriguez
U15 Boys Select
U16 Boys Select (AC)
Oscar Flores
U14 Boys Select (AC)

Francisco Quintana
U14 Boys Select (AC)

Jose Barroso
U16 Boys Elite
Gabriel Garcia
U10 Boys Elite (AC)
U12 Boys Elite (AC)
Josie Wagner
U8 Girls Elite
Everardo Jeronimo
U16 Boys Elite (AC)
Developmental League Coaches

Rowdy Fraser

Fae McQuade

Ben Sparks

Andrew Lane
Harper Myers
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.
