Coaching Staff

Allen came to DeLand from Tallahassee in 1995 to attend Stetson University. He began coaching while still competing collegiately and has continued that model at SFA by giving hundreds of college athletes an opportunity to begin a coaching career, including Jenna, Owen, Andy & Andres. Since graduating in 1999 he has served the local soccer community in many capacities at different times - Stetson Men's Soccer Assistant Coach, DeLand HS Head Coach, SFA Coach, Director of both SFA & SVSC, and a referee. He holds a BA in Sports Administration (SU), USSF B License, and USSF Club Leadership License.

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Emy came to DeLand from Italy, where he played at the National Level for AC Pro Sesto's Pro Academy. He began coaching in 2014 and has coached for Deltona YSC, Orlando City MLSNext & FYSA Olympic Development Program. Emy holds an BA in Education from UCF. He is a Spanish teacher with over 25 years experience, speaks five languages, and is a SCUBA instructor. Emy earned his USSF "B" license in 2024.

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After developing in the youth of PUMA UNAM and playing for Liga MX side Cruz Azul U20s, he joined Stetson University where he became the captain of the team. Working on his MBA at Stetson, Andres is also an Assistant Coach at Stetson University. Check out his impressive resume here: https://gohatters.com/staff-directory/andres-rodriguez/521

A Virginia native, Alex played collegiately for the University of South Florida & George Mason University, earning 1st Team All-Conference in the Atlantic 10. She has played for Charlotte Eagles (WPSL), Washington Spirit (NWSL), and Strasbourg (French Feminine 2). Alex earned her Grassroots License and will begin her D License soon. She holds a BS in Sports Management (GMU). Alex is a Chapter 7 Trustee Assistant in a law office.

Eric grew up in DeLand, playing soccer successfully through club, high school, and ODP. This will be his fourth year working with SFA. He began as an assistant and is now a head coach. He has earned his Grassroots License and will begin his D License course soon. Eric is an insurance agent.

Hugo was born in Caracas, Venezuela. He played collegiately at Campbellsville University (KY) where he earned a Master's degree in Sports Management. After graduating Hugo was an assistant for the CU Women's Soccer Team for two years. He has his D License and will begin his C course soon. Hugo works for Robinhood as a Quality Analyst.

Andy was born in Aberdeen, Scotland. As a youth player he played for Aberdeen FC of the Scottish Premiership and progressed all the way to Aberdeen B. Andy is the current team Captain at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University where he will earn a degree in Business. During the summer of 2024 he played for Almaden FC (USL 2). Andy coached for SVSC in 2023 under Coach Allen and Liz Manner (Daytona State Women's Assistant) and has also coached for Aberdeen FC and Saville Christie Pro Soccer Camps.

Steve and his wife, Miriam, recently retired to Florida from New York and Indiana. He played collegiately at the US Merchant Marine Academy and earned a Marine Engineering degree and later earned an MBA. He coached his two sons, Macrae and Peter, coached high school, college, and semi pro soccer as a head coach. He has been a Director of Goalkeeping for several midwest clubs. Steve holds a USC Advanced National Goalkeeping Diploma and a USSF "B" license.

Kaleigh grew up in Deltona and attended Deltona HS with her sister - Coach Jenna. She is also a former SFA player who went on the play for Thomas University, where she captained the team and then served as an assistant coach after graduating. Kaleigh earned her MBA and is currently an analyst for Flower's Foods.

Jenna grew up in Deltona and attended Deltona HS with Coach Mo, whom she married! She is an SFA alumna who went on to play for Stetson University. She holds a BA in Education from Stetson, has taught in Volusia County schools for seven years and coached for SFA for eight years at every level of our club. Jenna currently directs our Tiny Tots program, which introduces soccer in a fun, age-appropriate way to almost 100 three and four year olds each season!

Mo grew up in Deltona and attended Deltona HS with Coach Jenna, whom he married! He has a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from UCF and is working towards a Master's in Sports Management. He was an assistant with the UCF Men's Soccer team for three years and has coached for SFA for five years. He also serves as a "Red Hat" at all Orlando City and Orlando Pride games. Mo is an Academic Advisor for Southern New Hampshire University.