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Meet our Coaches

Our professional coaches are licensed through USSF or NSCAA. The Director of Coaching is responsible for hiring new coaching staff at Nashville United Soccer Academy and will focus on finding qualified, experienced coaches who believe in our mission, vision, philosophy, and goals.

Coaches will be assigned to specific academies and will work with all age groups as needed.  Older ‘teams’ will be assigned a specific coach.

Assisting our coaching staff in the lower academies will be some of our upper academy players.

Our goal of player to coach ratio is around 12:1 in the lower academies, and 18:1 in the upper academies.

Players are continually assessed by our coaches to ensure they are training in a pool within their academy where they can achieve a measure of success while still being appropriately challenged.

Coaches will communicate with the parents once a month to provide constructive feedback on the Academies and talk about training goals for the month ahead.

Individual player evaluations, with player and parents, will be provided once during each season.

In our older academies, our coaches will help guide players and parents through the recruiting and admissions process for college and university.

I think there are a lot of things

that soccer does in the communities

that transcend the soccer field.

Brandi Denise Chastain


Robbie Stewart

Director of Coaching

Email: [email protected]

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Coaching License:
USSF C License 
SFA (Scottish Football Association) 'C' License

Coaching Experience:
NUSA (2015 to present)
Centennial High School (2012-2015)
Tennessee Soccer Club Coach (2012-2015)
Tennessee U23 team (2011 and 2012)
Brentwood Soccer Club Coach (2010-2012)
TNFC (2006-2010)
Variety of camps and clinics in Scotland and USA (1997-2006)

Playing Experience: 
Elgin Academy 
Elgin City Football Club (Scotland)
Lambuth University and Martin Methodist College
Nashville Metros

José Londoño

Technical Director/International Liaison

Email: [email protected]

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Coaching License:
NSCAA Premier
USSF A License
USSF Goalkeeping License

Coaching Experience:
NUSA (2015 to present)
Ravenwood High School Soccer - Head Coach Boys and Girls
HFC & HYSA Director of Coaching and Player Development
Olympic Development Program Middle District Director
MBA Middle School - Head Coach - Soccer Team
Lipscomb High School - Head Coach - Soccer Program
Lipscomb Middle School - Head Coach - Soccer Program
FRA Middle School - Head Coach - Soccer Team
Director of Londoño Soccer Camps
Intergol LLC, Owner and Summer Soccer Camps Director
Father Ryan High School – Coach – Soccer Team

Coaching Accomplishments:
Coached and developed players that have been successful at every level: youth, high school, college, professional, and national team.
 
Playing Experience:
Professional Player with First Division Deportes Tolima (Colombia, South America)
Professional Player with Indianapolis Twisters of the CISL
Professional Player with Detroit Rockers of the NPSL
Professional Player with Nashville Metros of the A-League
Professional Player with Wichita Wings of the NPSL
Professional Player with Kansas City Attack of the NPSL
Professional Player with Nashville Rhythm of the A-League
Two-time USA Olympic Festival Silver Medalist
University of Evansville Graduate, Division I Soccer Team Member and Captain
Professional Player with GiantsDeCarolina- Profesional Soccer Club Puerto Rico Soccer League
Professional Player with Colorado Lightning Profesional Arena Socer League(PASL)

 

Gift Ndam

Assistant Director of Coaching

Email: [email protected]

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Coaching License
NSCAA Premier License

NSCAA Director Of Coaching Diploma

NSCAA Player Development Curriculum 1 and 2

NSCAA National Goalkeeping License

USSF National Youth License

USSF “D - National” License

Coaching Experience
NUSA (2015 - present)

Brentwood Academy Head Boys and Girls Soccer Coach (2012 - Current)

Tennessee Soccer Club Coach

Brentwood Soccer Club Coach

Trevecca Nazarene University Men’s Assistant Coach

Playing Experience

Huntsville United – NPSL

Nashville Metros – PDL

Trevecca Nazarene University

Education

Nazarene Theological Seminary Kansas City, MO

Masters of Divinity

Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TN

Master of Arts in Religion

Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TN

Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Information Technology

Personal

Married to Brittany Ndam and we live in Nashville TN.


Wade Wonderlin

Coach
Email: [email protected]

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Coaching License:
USSF D License 

Coaching Experience:
NUSA (2015 to present)
Tennessee Soccer Club Coach (2012-2015)
Brentwood Soccer Club Coach (2010-2011)
Belmont University Men's Soccer Student Assistant Coach (2010)

Centennial High School Assistant Coach (2011)

Playing Experience: 
Nashville FC - NPSL, Team Captain, 2 years
Panama City Pirates - USL (PDL)
Belmont University - 3 years, captain (junior and senior year)
University of Memphis - 1 year 
6 time Tennessee State Champion - with TNFC 88
Region III Finalist with TNFC 88
BGA - 2006 TSSAA High School State Champion



James (Jim) Mechan

Outreach Coordinator

Email: [email protected]

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Coaching License
 National C
Soccer Bio:
Originally from Paisley Scotland, where he played high school, club, and amateur soccer, Jim has been playing and coaching soccer in middle Tennessee for over 30 years. Coaching experience includes both Club and Rec youth soccer and as assistant coach with the Nashville Metros in the PDL from 2002-2005. Jim also had a three year spell as Middle Tennessee coaching director back in the late 1980s. Jim most recently coached club soccer at Tennessee United and Rec soccer at Ultimate Goal working in the immigrant community.

Travis Morris

Coach

Email: [email protected]

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Coaching Experience:

Assistant Coach and Goalkeeper Coach, Belmont University

Head Goalkeeper Coach, Nashville Football Club (July 2014-Present)

Director of Goalkeeping, Coach, Chesterfield United Football Club (Jan 2013 – July 2014)

Ralph Lundy Soccer Academy, Ashville, NC (June 2013-2014)

University of Indiana Soccer Camp, Bloomington, IN (June 2013/2014)

University of Akron Soccer Camp, Akron OH (July 2013/July2014)

Camp Shutout, Stevens Point, WI (July 2013)

Mike Getman Soccer Camp, Birmingham, AL (July 2014)

Volunteer Assistant Coach Virginia Commonwealth University (2011)

 

Playing Experience:

Bridgewater College, Bridgewater, VA (2008-11)

Senior Captain, 2 year MVP

 

Education:

Virginia Commonwealth University – M.Ed. in Sport Leadership August 2013

Bridgewater College– B.A. in Health and Physical Education May 2012

Winters Mill High School – 2008

 
 

David Marmolejo

Coach

Email: [email protected]

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Coaching License 

NSCAA Goal Keeping License - March 2014

NSCAA National Diploma - February 2014
USA Soccer National Youth License - August 2013

USA Soccer National D License – July 2013


Coaching Experience 

Assistant Coach/JV Head Coach, Christ Presbyterian Academy (2013 – Present)

Coach, ARIS FC (2014 – 2016)

Coach, Nashville Youth Soccer Club (2012 – 2014)

Coach, Middle School Boys and Girls Soccer, FRA (2008 – Dec 2011)


Education 

BA Mass Communication; Minor - Business - Lipscomb University (

 

Alex Quintana

Coach

Email: alex.quintana@nashusa.org

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Coaching License:

USSF National C License

 

Coaching Experience:

Tennessee Soccer Club Coach (2012-2016)
TNFC Coach (2000–2012)
BWSC Coach (1996–2000)

Coached 1 State Finalist, 3 State Semi-Finalists & 3 State League Champions including 2010 TNFC 95 Blitz
Over half of Coach Quintana’s High School age players have received some form of college scholarship (DI, DII & DIII)


Playing Experience:

Club Soccer in Germany
Club Soccer in Mexico – team leading scorer three years straight

Tyler Van Bussum

Coach

Email: [email protected]

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Coaching License 
USSF National D License

Coaching Experience 
NUSA (2016 to present)
Tennessee Soccer Club Coach (2013-2015)
Centennial High School (2015)
Maplewood (TN) High School (2013-14)
Lexington Futbol club (2011-13)

Playing Experience 
Butler University (2009-11)
Lexington (KY) Futbol Club (2004-09)
Kentucky ODP (2007-09)

Education 
B.A. Integrated Strategic Communications - University of Kentucky (2013)
Master's in Sport Administration -  Belmont University (2015)
 

Otey Smithson

Coach/Goalkeeping Director

Email: [email protected]

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Coaching License:
USSF "D" License
 
Coaching Experience:
WCSA Youth coach for three years
Brentwood 98 Boys (Dynamite) 5 years
TSC 98 Boys 2 Years
Brentwood Academy Assistant coach and Goalkeeper coach 2013 - current 

Playing Experience:
Four seasons with Nashville Metros – USISL
Seven seasons with Nashville Blues – club
Personal:
Married with three children
Favorite Quote:  
Every day is a good day, just some are better than others.’’
 

 

Mark Carr

Coach/Goalkeeping Director

Email: [email protected]

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Coaching Licenses:
NSCAA Advanced National Diploma
NSCAA National Diploma (With Distinction)

College Coaching Experience:
Assistant Coach, Belmont University (2014-Present)
Recruiting Coordinator/ Assistant Coach, UNLV- University of Nevada, Las Vegas (2012-2014)
Assistant Soccer Coach, West Virginia University (2007-2010)
Head Soccer Coach, Elmira College (2004-2007)
 
Club & ODP Coaching Experience:
Director of Goalkeeping and Coach, Las Vegas Premier Sports Academy (2013-2014)
Director of Coaching, Burnsville Fire Soccer Club (2010-2012)
Coach, Prior Lake Soccer Club (2010)
Coach, West Virginia ODP (2008-2009)
 
College Playing Experience:
Team Captain, Virginia Military Institute- Division I (1999-2002)
 
Education:
Bachelors Degree, Virginia Military Institute
Masters Degree, Elmira College

Dana Weymouth

Coach

Email: [email protected]

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Coaching Experience 
NUSA (2015 to present)
Tennessee Soccer Club Coach (2013-14)

ECNL Girls Coach (2011-13)

Santa Barbara Soccer Club (2005-13)

Westmont College Men’s Soccer Team (2009-11)

Santa Barbara City College, men’s and women’s coach (2008-09)

One Soccer Clinics – Juniors Director for 5-8 year olds (2006)

Playing Experience 
Westmont College – Santa Barbara, CA. All league and All American Awards


Andreas Grouzis

Coach

Email: [email protected]

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Coaching License:

USSF NATIONAL D
NSAAA  ADVANCE NATIONAL DIPLOMA
NSCAA GOALKEEPING LEVEL 2

 

Coaching Experience: 

NUSA (2015 – present)

TNTdynamic Soccer - Personal soccer training, College Prep, Club training (2006-present) 
Greece D3 92-93 Player & Coach 
Mt Juliet High School Boys & Girls 2002-2005
TN ODP 2003 2004                               

Playing Experience:

Australia B-League semi pro 89-91

Greek Army team 86-89

Greece D1 Ethnikos semi-pro 84-86

Selected to GNT under U-17 83 & 84
Greece D4 AOKI 81-84                                                              
                               
Sports Education: 
USSF & NSCAA License 
USSF &  NSCAA Certify in number of topics 
SMWW - Soccer Club Management and Pro-scouting license 
Participate in professional camps in Europe & camps hosted by US NT  

 

Personal:

From Kefalonia, Greece

Nathan Purdy

Coach
Email:  [email protected]

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Coaching experience:

NUSA (2015 – present)

Queen's University of Belfast, student team player-manager and coach (2010-2013)


Playing experience:

2014-2015 - MTSA open Division under 30s 

2009-2014 - Queen's University of Belfast student team 

2004-2009 – Annalong Football club, Northern Ireland 

Education:

2010-2012 - Diploma in youth ministry 

2009-2012 – Bachelor’s degree in Theology 

 

Personal bio:

He and his wife just moved to Nashville Tennessee from Northern Ireland.  He has a passion for playing and coaching youth football.  


Syd Bailey

Coach

Email: [email protected]

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Coaching Experience:

NUSA (2016 – present)

Future Stars (2012-13)

Middlesboro Middle School, Assistant Coach (2011)

 

Playing Experience:

Lincoln Memorial University (2008-11), 2010 Defensive MVP

Battle Ground Academy (2007 All-State Team, 2007/2008 State Champs)

Brentwood Soccer Club (2004-08)

HFC (2002-03)

TNFC (1998-01)

 

Education:

Lipscomb University - MBA, Nonprofit Management

Lincoln Memorial University - BA, Business Management

 

Mistie Germek

Coach

Email: [email protected]

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Coaching Experience:

NUSA (2016 – present)

Davis Legacy Soccer Club, Davis, CA (2007-2009)

REAL Colorado Soccer Club, Denver, CO (2004-2007)

Skyline Soccer Association, Denver, CO (2003-2004)

Missoula Strikers Soccer Club, Missoula, MT (1996-1999)

University of Montana Residential Soccer Camp, Missoula, MT (1996-1999)

 

Playing Experience:

University of Montana (Division I: 1995-2000)

Region IV ODP Regional Team (1993-1995)

Washington ODP (1988-1995)

Tri-Cities Premier Club (1988-1995)

Kamiakin High School, 4 Year Varsity Team Member (1991-1995)

 

Education:

B.A. in Education:  University of Montana (Missoula, MT: 1995-2000)

M.A. in Counseling Psychology: University of Denver (Denver, CO: 2002-2004)

Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology: University of Denver (Denver, CO: 2004-2009)

Dissertation: “Transformation Leadership Behaviors of Female Head Soccer Coaches, Satisfaction with Team Performance and Cohesion in Division I Women’s Soccer Teams.”

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Applied Sport Psychology: University of California, Davis


 

 

Adam Harris

Coach

Email: [email protected]

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Coaching Experience:

NUSA (2016 – present)

USN Middle School Boys Head Coach (2014 – present)

FC Academy – U10/U12 Boys – (2014-15)

 

Playing Experience:

Transylvania University (1998 - 2001)

Campbellsville University, Mid-South All Conference Freshman Year (1997)

Paris High School (KY), All-State Senior Year

 

Education:

Transylvania University (KY) – BS, Business Information Systems

 

Personal:

Vanderbilt Medical Center, Application Developer

Favorite Team:  Manchester United



 

Jonathan Clarke

Coach

Email: [email protected]

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Coaching License:

USSF E License

 

Coaching Experience:

NUSA (2016 – present)

Williamson County Soccer Assoc.  (2015- present)

YMCA  Middle TN (2009, 2013-2015)

 

Playing Experience:

Brentwood High School (1994-1998) 1998 All-Region, All-District

TN Football Club (1992-1998) 1994 State Champs

Twin City Youth Soccer Association, NC (1990-1992) 1992 State Champs

WSOS, Winston-Salem, NC (1987-1990)

 

Education:

University of Tennessee, Knoxville- BS, Business Admin.- Finance


 

 

 

Kevin Ford

Coach

Email:  [email protected]

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Coaching License:

NSCAA National Diploma 2013

Goalkeeping Certifications 1-3 (2014)

Advanced National Goalkeeper Diploma Pass (2015)

  

Coaching Experience:

Franklin Road Academy – Men’s High School Assistant Coach (2016)

-       Middle School Assistant Coach (2015)

-       Advanced Soccer Camp Goalkeeper Specialist (2015)

Greenbrier High School - Assistant Coach, Men’s & Women’s Varsity (2014 -15)

Kenwood High School, Head Coach Men’s & Women’s Varsity (2013 – 14)

-       Assistant Coach Men’s & Women’s Varsity (2013)

-       Volunteer Goalkeeper Trainer, Men’s Varsity (2011)

 

Playing Experience:

Austin Peay State University Club Team – Starting Goalkeeper (2009 – 11)

Franklin Road Academy (2006 – 09), Coach’s Award (2006,2009), Team Captain (2009)

Harpeth Futbol Club (2008)

Brentwood Soccer Club (2005 – 07)

 

Education:

Austin Peay University, English major


 

Alan O'Connor

Email: [email protected]

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Coaching License:
Football Association of Ireland Level 1
USSF C License
Studied ‘Association Football’ at Colaiste Ide, Dublin, Ireland 2003/2004


Coaching Experience
:
Tennessee Soccer Club DOC 2014-2015
Tennessee Soccer Club Coach 2013-2016
Montgomery Bell Academy Varsity Soccer Coach 2013-Present
Fairview Soccer Association Lead Coach 2012-2014
Bayern Munich Youth Camp 2011
Reading Rage, Reading, PA Super Y u16 2007
Martin Methodist College Asst. Coach 2007-2009


Playing Experience
:
Martin Methodist College 2004-2008
- 2007 Conference MVP
- 3-Time Offensive MVP
- 2-Time All-Region
- All-American
Nashville FC-NPSL 2014
Hardwicke FC, Dublin 2010,2011
Reading United FC- PDL 2007, 2008
Real Salt Lake Pre-Season 2009
Ballymun United Football Club, Dublin Ireland 1999-2004
Stella Maris Football Club, Dublin, Ireland 1996-1999


Personal:
Hometown: Dublin, Ireland
Family: Wife-Sara, Son-Riain
Martin Methodist College - Bachelor of Business Administration - Management 

 

Jamie Weber

Email: [email protected]

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Coaching License:  USSF D License Deferment

Coaching Experience:

Aris FC (2014-2016)

Brentwood YMCA Advanced (2005-2013)

 

Playing Experience:

Bloomington Lions FC- 3 years

BN Select-State Finalists

Normal Community HS including All Conference as Senior

Lincoln College, IL

Fox and Hounds FC, IL- Open Champions

Thompson Ford FC, Nashville MTSA-Open Champions

Deloitte Nashville-US Cup Champions

 

Education:

Illinois State University Athletic Training Major

BIT – American Intercontinental University

MBA in Project Management- American Intercontinental University

 

Hometown: Normal, IL

 

Nate Clapp

Email: [email protected]

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Coaching License:

NSCAA National D

 

Coaching Experience:

Page High School (2007 – Present)

Tennessean Mid-State Coach of the Year (2010)

7 District Championships (4 times runner-up)

3 Regional Championships (5 times runner-up)

2 times State Semi-Finalist with the Girls

2 times State Quarter Finalist with the Boys

Lighthouse Christian Academy (2006-2007)

SKY FC (2004-2006)

Warren Central High School (2003)

 

Playing Experience:

Lighthouse Christian Academy (1994-1999)

 

Education:

Western Kentucky University – Bowling Green, KY 2005 Physical Education Pedagogy

 

Other:

Married with 3 kids, 2 sons and a daughter

Girls Coaches

Our professional coaches are licensed through USSF or NSCAA. The Director of Coaching is responsible for hiring new coaching staff at Nashville United Soccer Academy and will focus on finding qualified, experienced coaches who believe in our mission, vision, philosophy, and goals.

Coaches will be assigned to specific academies and will work with all age groups as needed.  Older ‘teams’ will be assigned a specific coach.

Assisting our coaching staff in the lower academies will be some of our upper academy players.

Our goal of player to coach ratio is around 12:1 in the lower academies, and 18:1 in the upper academies.

Players are continually assessed by our coaches to ensure they are training in a pool within their academy where they can achieve a measure of success while still being appropriately challenged.

Coaches will communicate with the parents once a month to provide constructive feedback on the Academies and talk about training goals for the month ahead.

Individual player evaluations, with player and parents, will be provided once during each season.

In our older academies, our coaches will help guide players and parents through the recruiting and admissions process for college and university.

I think there are a lot of things

that soccer does in the communities

that transcend the soccer field.

Brandi Denise Chastain


Robbie Stewart

Director of Coaching

Email: [email protected]

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Coaching License:
USSF C License 
SFA (Scottish Football Association) 'C' License

Coaching Experience:
NUSA (2015 to present)
Centennial High School (2012-2015)
Tennessee Soccer Club Coach (2012-2015)
Tennessee U23 team (2011 and 2012)
Brentwood Soccer Club Coach (2010-2012)
TNFC (2006-2010)
Variety of camps and clinics in Scotland and USA (1997-2006)

Playing Experience: 
Elgin Academy 
Elgin City Football Club (Scotland)
Lambuth University and Martin Methodist College
Nashville Metros

Kersta Mello

Coach

Email: [email protected]

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Coaching Experience:

Brentwood High School, JV Women’s Soccer Head Coach (2011-present)

Brentwood High School, Varsity Women’s Soccer Assistant Coach (2011-present)

Plymouth (MN) Youth Soccer Association Coach (2010)

Wayzata (MN) Soccer Club, Assistant Coach (2010)

Oxford (OH) SAY Soccer, Head Coach (2008-10)

Miami University (OH) M-League Coach (2006-10)

 

Playing Experience:

Miami University (OH)

Bangu Tsunami FC (MN)

 

Education:

Miami University (OH) – BA, Journalism and BA, English Literature


 

Mistie Germek

Coach

Email: [email protected]

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Coaching Experience:

NUSA (2016 – present)

Davis Legacy Soccer Club, Davis, CA (2007-2009)

REAL Colorado Soccer Club, Denver, CO (2004-2007)

Skyline Soccer Association, Denver, CO (2003-2004)

Missoula Strikers Soccer Club, Missoula, MT (1996-1999)

University of Montana Residential Soccer Camp, Missoula, MT (1996-1999)

 

Playing Experience:

University of Montana (Division I: 1995-2000)

Region IV ODP Regional Team (1993-1995)

Washington ODP (1988-1995)

Tri-Cities Premier Club (1988-1995)

Kamiakin High School, 4 Year Varsity Team Member (1991-1995)

 

Education:

B.A. in Education:  University of Montana (Missoula, MT: 1995-2000)

M.A. in Counseling Psychology: University of Denver (Denver, CO: 2002-2004)

Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology: University of Denver (Denver, CO: 2004-2009)

Dissertation: “Transformation Leadership Behaviors of Female Head Soccer Coaches, Satisfaction with Team Performance and Cohesion in Division I Women’s Soccer Teams.”

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Applied Sport Psychology: University of California, Davis


 

David Marmolejo

Coach

Email: [email protected]

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Coaching License 

NSCAA Goal Keeping License - March 2014

NSCAA National Diploma - February 2014
USA Soccer National Youth License - August 2013

USA Soccer National D License – July 2013


Coaching Experience 

Assistant Coach/JV Head Coach, Christ Presbyterian Academy (2013 – Present)

Coach, ARIS FC (2014 – 2016)

Coach, Nashville Youth Soccer Club (2012 – 2014)

Coach, Middle School Boys and Girls Soccer, FRA (2008 – Dec 2011)


Education 

BA Mass Communication; Minor - Business - Lipscomb University (

 

 

 

Kevin Ford

Coach

Email:  [email protected]

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Coaching License:

NSCAA National Diploma 2013

Goalkeeping Certifications 1-3 (2014)

Advanced National Goalkeeper Diploma Pass (2015)

  

Coaching Experience:

Franklin Road Academy – Men’s High School Assistant Coach (2016)

-       Middle School Assistant Coach (2015)

-       Advanced Soccer Camp Goalkeeper Specialist (2015)

Greenbrier High School - Assistant Coach, Men’s & Women’s Varsity (2014 -15)

Kenwood High School, Head Coach Men’s & Women’s Varsity (2013 – 14)

-       Assistant Coach Men’s & Women’s Varsity (2013)

-       Volunteer Goalkeeper Trainer, Men’s Varsity (2011)

 

Playing Experience:

Austin Peay State University Club Team – Starting Goalkeeper (2009 – 11)

Franklin Road Academy (2006 – 09), Coach’s Award (2006,2009), Team Captain (2009)

Harpeth Futbol Club (2008)

Brentwood Soccer Club (2005 – 07)

 

Education:

Austin Peay University, English major


Dana Weymouth

Coach

Email: [email protected]

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Coaching Experience 
NUSA (2015 to present)
Tennessee Soccer Club Coach (2013-14)

ECNL Girls Coach (2011-13)

Santa Barbara Soccer Club (2005-13)

Westmont College Men’s Soccer Team (2009-11)

Santa Barbara City College, men’s and women’s coach (2008-09)

One Soccer Clinics – Juniors Director for 5-8 year olds (2006)

Playing Experience 
Westmont College – Santa Barbara, CA. All league and All American Awards


 

Nate Clapp

Email: [email protected]

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Coaching License:

NSCAA National D

 

Coaching Experience:

Page High School (2007 – Present)

Tennessean Mid-State Coach of the Year (2010)

7 District Championships (4 times runner-up)

3 Regional Championships (5 times runner-up)

2 times State Semi-Finalist with the Girls

2 times State Quarter Finalist with the Boys

Lighthouse Christian Academy (2006-2007)

SKY FC (2004-2006)

Warren Central High School (2003)

 

Playing Experience:

Lighthouse Christian Academy (1994-1999)

 

Education:

Western Kentucky University – Bowling Green, KY 2005 Physical Education Pedagogy

 

Other:

Married with 3 kids, 2 sons and a daughter

Travis Morris

Coach

Email: [email protected]

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Coaching Experience:

Assistant Coach and Goalkeeper Coach, Belmont University

Head Goalkeeper Coach, Nashville Football Club (July 2014-Present)

Director of Goalkeeping, Coach, Chesterfield United Football Club (Jan 2013 – July 2014)

Ralph Lundy Soccer Academy, Ashville, NC (June 2013-2014)

University of Indiana Soccer Camp, Bloomington, IN (June 2013/2014)

University of Akron Soccer Camp, Akron OH (July 2013/July2014)

Camp Shutout, Stevens Point, WI (July 2013)

Mike Getman Soccer Camp, Birmingham, AL (July 2014)

Volunteer Assistant Coach Virginia Commonwealth University (2011)

 

Playing Experience:

Bridgewater College, Bridgewater, VA (2008-11)

Senior Captain, 2 year MVP

 

Education:

Virginia Commonwealth University – M.Ed. in Sport Leadership August 2013

Bridgewater College– B.A. in Health and Physical Education May 2012

Winters Mill High School – 2008

 

Syd Bailey

Coach

Email: [email protected]

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Coaching Experience:

NUSA (2016 – present)

Future Stars (2012-13)

Middlesboro Middle School, Assistant Coach (2011)

 

Playing Experience:

Lincoln Memorial University (2008-11), 2010 Defensive MVP

Battle Ground Academy (2007 All-State Team, 2007/2008 State Champs)

Brentwood Soccer Club (2004-08)

HFC (2002-03)

TNFC (1998-01)

 

Education:

Lipscomb University - MBA, Nonprofit Management

Lincoln Memorial University - BA, Business Management

Otey Smithson

Coach/Goalkeeping Director

Email: [email protected]

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Coaching License:
USSF "D" License
 
Coaching Experience:
WCSA Youth coach for three years
Brentwood 98 Boys (Dynamite) 5 years
TSC 98 Boys 2 Years
Brentwood Academy Assistant coach and Goalkeeper coach 2013 - current 

Playing Experience:
Four seasons with Nashville Metros – USISL
Seven seasons with Nashville Blues – club
Personal:
Married with three children
Favorite Quote:  
Every day is a good day, just some are better than others.’’
 

Boys Coaches

Our professional coaches are licensed through USSF or NSCAA. The Director of Coaching is responsible for hiring new coaching staff at Nashville United Soccer Academy and will focus on finding qualified, experienced coaches who believe in our mission, vision, philosophy, and goals.

Coaches will be assigned to specific academies and will work with all age groups as needed.  Older ‘teams’ will be assigned a specific coach.

Assisting our coaching staff in the lower academies will be some of our upper academy players.

Our goal of player to coach ratio is around 12:1 in the lower academies, and 18:1 in the upper academies.

Players are continually assessed by our coaches to ensure they are training in a pool within their academy where they can achieve a measure of success while still being appropriately challenged.

Coaches will communicate with the parents once a month to provide constructive feedback on the Academies and talk about training goals for the month ahead.

Individual player evaluations, with player and parents, will be provided once during each season.

In our older academies, our coaches will help guide players and parents through the recruiting and admissions process for college and university.

I think there are a lot of things

that soccer does in the communities

that transcend the soccer field.

Brandi Denise Chastain


Robbie Stewart

Director of Coaching

Email: [email protected]

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Coaching License:
USSF C License 
SFA (Scottish Football Association) 'C' License

Coaching Experience:
NUSA (2015 to present)
Centennial High School (2012-2015)
Tennessee Soccer Club Coach (2012-2015)
Tennessee U23 team (2011 and 2012)
Brentwood Soccer Club Coach (2010-2012)
TNFC (2006-2010)
Variety of camps and clinics in Scotland and USA (1997-2006)

Playing Experience: 
Elgin Academy 
Elgin City Football Club (Scotland)
Lambuth University and Martin Methodist College
Nashville Metros

José Londoño

Technical Director/International Liaison

Email: [email protected]

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Coaching License:
NSCAA Premier
USSF A License
USSF Goalkeeping License

Coaching Experience:
NUSA (2015 to present)
Ravenwood High School Soccer - Head Coach Boys and Girls
HFC & HYSA Director of Coaching and Player Development
Olympic Development Program Middle District Director
MBA Middle School - Head Coach - Soccer Team
Lipscomb High School - Head Coach - Soccer Program
Lipscomb Middle School - Head Coach - Soccer Program
FRA Middle School - Head Coach - Soccer Team
Director of Londoño Soccer Camps
Intergol LLC, Owner and Summer Soccer Camps Director
Father Ryan High School – Coach – Soccer Team

Coaching Accomplishments:
Coached and developed players that have been successful at every level: youth, high school, college, professional, and national team.
 
Playing Experience:
Professional Player with First Division Deportes Tolima (Colombia, South America)
Professional Player with Indianapolis Twisters of the CISL
Professional Player with Detroit Rockers of the NPSL
Professional Player with Nashville Metros of the A-League
Professional Player with Wichita Wings of the NPSL
Professional Player with Kansas City Attack of the NPSL
Professional Player with Nashville Rhythm of the A-League
Two-time USA Olympic Festival Silver Medalist
University of Evansville Graduate, Division I Soccer Team Member and Captain
Professional Player with GiantsDeCarolina- Profesional Soccer Club Puerto Rico Soccer League
Professional Player with Colorado Lightning Profesional Arena Socer League(PASL)

 

Mark Carr

Coach/Goalkeeping Director

Email: [email protected]

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Coaching Licenses:
NSCAA Advanced National Diploma
NSCAA National Diploma (With Distinction)

College Coaching Experience:
Assistant Coach, Belmont University (2014-Present)
Recruiting Coordinator/ Assistant Coach, UNLV- University of Nevada, Las Vegas (2012-2014)
Assistant Soccer Coach, West Virginia University (2007-2010)
Head Soccer Coach, Elmira College (2004-2007)
 
Club & ODP Coaching Experience:
Director of Goalkeeping and Coach, Las Vegas Premier Sports Academy (2013-2014)
Director of Coaching, Burnsville Fire Soccer Club (2010-2012)
Coach, Prior Lake Soccer Club (2010)
Coach, West Virginia ODP (2008-2009)
 
College Playing Experience:
Team Captain, Virginia Military Institute- Division I (1999-2002)
 
Education:
Bachelors Degree, Virginia Military Institute
Masters Degree, Elmira College

 

 

 

Joe Mayberry

Coach

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Coaching Experience:

Recreational Leagues in DC and Charlotte

 

Playing Experience:

Vanderbilt University Men's Club Soccer (2002-06)

Charlotte Soccer Club (NC) (1995-02)

Gaston United Soccer Club (NC) (1991-1995)

South Carolina ODP (1996-2000)

 

Education:

B.S. Engineering Science, Minor in Corporate Finance and Management of Technology - Vanderbilt University (2006)


Andreas Grouzis

Coach

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Coaching License:

USSF NATIONAL D
NSAAA  ADVANCE NATIONAL DIPLOMA
NSCAA GOALKEEPING LEVEL 2

 

Coaching Experience: 

NUSA (2015 – present)

TNTdynamic Soccer - Personal soccer training, College Prep, Club training (2006-present) 
Greece D3 92-93 Player & Coach 
Mt Juliet High School Boys & Girls 2002-2005
TN ODP 2003 2004                               

Playing Experience:

Australia B-League semi pro 89-91

Greek Army team 86-89

Greece D1 Ethnikos semi-pro 84-86

Selected to GNT under U-17 83 & 84
Greece D4 AOKI 81-84                                                              
                               
Sports Education: 
USSF & NSCAA License 
USSF &  NSCAA Certify in number of topics 
SMWW - Soccer Club Management and Pro-scouting license 
Participate in professional camps in Europe & camps hosted by US NT  

 

Personal:

From Kefalonia, Greece

Travis Morris

Coach

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Coaching Experience:

Assistant Coach and Goalkeeper Coach, Belmont University

Head Goalkeeper Coach, Nashville Football Club (July 2014-Present)

Director of Goalkeeping, Coach, Chesterfield United Football Club (Jan 2013 – July 2014)

Ralph Lundy Soccer Academy, Ashville, NC (June 2013-2014)

University of Indiana Soccer Camp, Bloomington, IN (June 2013/2014)

University of Akron Soccer Camp, Akron OH (July 2013/July2014)

Camp Shutout, Stevens Point, WI (July 2013)

Mike Getman Soccer Camp, Birmingham, AL (July 2014)

Volunteer Assistant Coach Virginia Commonwealth University (2011)

 

Playing Experience:

Bridgewater College, Bridgewater, VA (2008-11)

Senior Captain, 2 year MVP

 

Education:

Virginia Commonwealth University – M.Ed. in Sport Leadership August 2013

Bridgewater College– B.A. in Health and Physical Education May 2012

Winters Mill High School – 2008

 

Nathan Purdy

Coach
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Coaching experience:

NUSA (2015 – present)

Queen's University of Belfast, student team player-manager and coach (2010-2013)


Playing experience:

2014-2015 - MTSA open Division under 30s 

2009-2014 - Queen's University of Belfast student team 

2004-2009 – Annalong Football club, Northern Ireland 

Education:

2010-2012 - Diploma in youth ministry 

2009-2012 – Bachelor’s degree in Theology 

 

Personal bio:

He and his wife just moved to Nashville Tennessee from Northern Ireland.  He has a passion for playing and coaching youth football.  


 

JJ Henderson

Email: [email protected]

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Coaching License:

USSF D License

 

Coaching Experience:

Eagle Express (2013-2015)

Graduate Assistant Cumberland University (2010-2012)

 

Playing Experience:

Cumberland University (2008-2010) Offensive MVP

Auburn University Montgomery (2005-2008)

 

Education:

Cumberland University - MBA

Cumberland University - BA, Marketing

 

Nationality:

South African

 

Alan O'Connor

Email: [email protected]

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Coaching License:
Football Association of Ireland Level 1
USSF C License
Studied ‘Association Football’ at Colaiste Ide, Dublin, Ireland 2003/2004


Coaching Experience
:
Tennessee Soccer Club DOC 2014-Present
Tennessee Soccer Club Coach 2013-Present
Montgomery Bell Academy Varsity Soccer Coach 2013-Present
Fairview Soccer Association Lead Coach 2012-2014
Bayern Munich Youth Camp 2011
Reading Rage, Reading, PA Super Y u16 2007
Martin Methodist College Asst. Coach 2007-2009


Playing Experience
:
Martin Methodist College 2004-2008
- 2007 Conference MVP
- 3-Time Offensive MVP
- 2-Time All-Region
- All-American
Nashville FC-NPSL 2014
Hardwicke FC, Dublin 2010,2011
Reading United FC- PDL 2007, 2008
Real Salt Lake Pre-Season 2009
Ballymun United Football Club, Dublin Ireland 1999-2004
Stella Maris Football Club, Dublin, Ireland 1996-1999


Personal:
Hometown: Dublin, Ireland
Family: Wife-Sara, Son-Riain
Martin Methodist College - Bachelor of Business Administration - Management 

 

Jamie Weber

Email: [email protected]

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Coaching License:  USSF D License Deferment

Coaching Experience:

Aris FC (2014-2016)

Brentwood YMCA Advanced (2005-2013)

 

Playing Experience:

Bloomington Lions FC- 3 years

BN Select-State Finalists

Normal Community HS including All Conference as Senior

Lincoln College, IL

Fox and Hounds FC, IL- Open Champions

Thompson Ford FC, Nashville MTSA-Open Champions

Deloitte Nashville-US Cup Champions

 

Education:

Illinois State University Athletic Training Major

BIT – American Intercontinental University

MBA in Project Management- American Intercontinental University

 

Hometown: Normal, IL

 

 

Adam Harris

Coach

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Coaching Experience:

NUSA (2016 – present)

USN Middle School Boys Head Coach (2014 – present)

FC Academy – U10/U12 Boys – (2014-15)

 

Playing Experience:

Transylvania University (1998 - 2001)

Campbellsville University, Mid-South All Conference Freshman Year (1997)

Paris High School (KY), All-State Senior Year

 

Education:

Transylvania University (KY) – BS, Business Information Systems

 

Personal:

Vanderbilt Medical Center, Application Developer

Favorite Team:  Manchester United


Wade Wonderlin

Coach
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Coaching License:
USSF D License 

Coaching Experience:
NUSA (2015 to present)
Tennessee Soccer Club Coach (2012-2015)
Brentwood Soccer Club Coach (2010-2011)
Belmont University Men's Soccer Student Assistant Coach (2010)

Centennial High School Assistant Coach (2011)

Playing Experience: 
Nashville FC - NPSL, Team Captain, 2 years
Panama City Pirates - USL (PDL)
Belmont University - 3 years, captain (junior and senior year)
University of Memphis - 1 year 
6 time Tennessee State Champion - with TNFC 88
Region III Finalist with TNFC 88
BGA - 2006 TSSAA High School State Champion



Otey Smithson

Coach/Goalkeeping Director

Email: [email protected]

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Coaching License:
USSF "D" License
 
Coaching Experience:
WCSA Youth coach for three years
Brentwood 98 Boys (Dynamite) 5 years
TSC 98 Boys 2 Years
Brentwood Academy Assistant coach and Goalkeeper coach 2013 - current 

Playing Experience:
Four seasons with Nashville Metros – USISL
Seven seasons with Nashville Blues – club
Personal:
Married with three children
Favorite Quote:  
Every day is a good day, just some are better than others.’’
 
 

Gift Ndam

Assistant Director of Coaching

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Coaching License
NSCAA Premier License

NSCAA Director Of Coaching Diploma

NSCAA Player Development Curriculum 1 and 2

NSCAA National Goalkeeping License

USSF National Youth License

USSF “D - National” License

Coaching Experience
NUSA (2015 - present)

Brentwood Academy Head Boys and Girls Soccer Coach (2012 - Current)

Tennessee Soccer Club Coach

Brentwood Soccer Club Coach

Trevecca Nazarene University Men’s Assistant Coach

Playing Experience

Huntsville United – NPSL

Nashville Metros – PDL

Trevecca Nazarene University

Education

Nazarene Theological Seminary Kansas City, MO

Masters of Divinity

Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TN

Master of Arts in Religion

Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TN

Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Information Technology

Personal

Married to Brittany Ndam and we live in Nashville TN.