Alex Bartleman

Alex Bartleman holds a USSF Grassroots coaching License. He has also been a Bethesda camp coach for 5 years, and was a camp counselor at Bethesda Soccer Camps. During his playing career, Alex played for Bethesda Soccer Club’s top Academy and MLSNext teams.

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Brent Leiba

College Experience:

·       Howard University – Head Women’s Soccer Coach (NCAA Division 1) – 2009 to Present

·    Named Northeast Conference (NEC) “Coach of the Year” for 2024-2025 as Head Coach of the Howard University Women’s Soccer Program

·       Named Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) “Coach of the Year” for 2019-2020 as Head Coach of the Howard University Women’s Soccer Program

·       Named Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) “Coach of the Year” for 2016-2017 as Head Coach of the Howard University Women’s Soccer Program

·       Named Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) “Coach of the Year” for 2015-2016 as Head Coach of the Howard University Women’s Soccer Program

·       Named Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) “Coach of the Year” for 2014-2015 as Head Coach of the Howard University Women’s Soccer Program

·       Ranked in the national Top 30 NCAA CoachRank for 2017, 2018, and 2019

·     Named College Sports Madness “Coach of the Year” for 2014-2015 as Head Coach of the Howard University Women’s Soccer Program

·     Named Great West Conference “Coach of the Year” for 2009-2010 as Head Coach of the Howard University Women’s Soccer Program

·      Qualified for the NCAA Tournament in  2014, 2015, 2018, and 2024.

Club Experience:

     Head Coach  (McLean Soccer Club ECNL/Virginia Union ECNL/Fairfax Virginia Union ECNL)

June 2015 to Present  (Elite Clubs National League “ECNL” – Head Coach for the 99, 01, 03, 06, 07, and 09 ECNL age           groups)

Head Coach                      Bethesda Soccer Club

June 2014 to 2015  (Elite Clubs National League “ECNL” – Head Coach for the 00 ECNL age group)

Head Coach                      McLean Soccer Club ECNL

June 2011 to 2014  (Elite Clubs National League “ECNL” – Head Coach for the 95 ECNL age group)

*As the Head Coach I have led five age groups to qualify for ECNL Champions League (95, 01, 03, 06, and 07)

**01s were ECNL National Finalist (lost to So Cal Blues in the ECNL National Finals)

·       Head Coach of the Virginia State Cup Champs for 2010-2011 – U15/1995 Springfield Youth Club Xtreme   

Staff Coach (Washington Freedom Women’s Professional Soccer Team)

July 2001 to 2009

·       NSCAA “Advanced” National Diploma

·       USSF “B” License Certificate

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Matt Lee

Matt brings a wealth of experience to Bethesda, having coached in the DC, MD, and VA region since 2011. Originally from England, he moved to the U.S. after playing with Swindon Town Football Club and graduating from Hartpury College in England.

In his role as an ECNL coach, Matt served as the head coach for the Fairfax VA Union 2010 Girls (formerly McLean/Union ECNL) for three years, leading them to two runner-up finishes and a Mid-Atlantic conference championship in 2024/25. He has also contributed as an assistant coach for various age groups, including the 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009 girls teams.

Before his ECNL tenure, Matt enjoyed significant success in youth soccer, reaching the VA State Cup Finals 11 times and winning 6 State Cup Championships. His dedication to developing players has helped numerous boys and girls advance to collegiate programs, with four girls and five boys from his teams joining college teams in the Class of 2021 alone.

Matt holds a USSF “B” and FA Level 1 coaching licenses.

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Nadir Moumen

Nadir is one of the most decorated coaches in the area, working with dozens of teams in over 25 years and winning the top division of almost every league offered in the area, including ECNL, CCL, WAGS, NCSL, ECRL/VPL, and EDP.  He’s also been extremely successful in USYS competitions having been a USYS National Finalist (2016), Region 1 Champion (2016), Region 1 Finalist (2015), Region 1 Semi-Finalist (2011), eight VA State Cup Championships (2009,  2010, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2021, 2022, 2023), one MD State Cup Championship (2021) and had twenty-one State Cup Final Four appearances in two states with seven different teams.
Within the ECNL, he has coached three of the best teams in the country, which included a perfect season with a National Championship in 2017-18, the number one ranked team in the nation that went undefeated in 35 games in 2019-20 (COVID-shortened year), and ECNL National Semi-Finalists in 2015.  Nadir has been the champion of the Mid-Atlantic conference nine times and helped nine out of the ten ECNL teams he has coached make it to the Champions League (the other team has made North America twice).
In recognition of his success, Nadir was selected by the United Soccer Coaches as the National Youth Soccer Coach of the Year in 2018. He has sent more than 250+ players to NCAA colleges, including every top program in the country, and coached over two dozen professional players (including two selected in the 2024 NWSL Draft).
Outside of the youth game, he is also an assistant coach for Howard University. Nadir helped the Lady Bison win multiple conference titles and make appearances in the NCAA D1 tournament in which they have lifelong memories playing the likes of UNC, UVA, and Duke.
Nadir coached the McLean W-League team during the 2022 and 2023 summers.  In the inaugural year, they were ranked as the top team for most of the year until losing in the National Semi-Finals at Minnesota.  The majority of that team has went on to play professionally in the NWSL, USL, or abroad.
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Randy Rocha

Randy Rocha is a Licensed athletic trainer in Maryland and surrounding areas (DC, MD, VA). He is the former Head Fitness Coach for MLS’s DC United, the US Soccer Men’s Olympic Team Beijing and London Qualifying (2008 & 2012), and the head athletic trainer and fitness Coach for the Women’s Professional Soccer teams of the Washington Freedom and the Washington Spirit.

In 2015, he worked as the Head Fitness Coach for Antigua & Barbuda through Olympic and World Cup qualifying with Polish National Team member and US Soccer Coach Peter Nowak. From 1995-2017, he was the Director of Sports Medicine at Metro Orthopedics & Sports Therapy, a “true” sports medicine clinic in Silver Spring, MD. Rocha prides himself in the successful recovery and rehab of ACL injuries.

Professional European soccer players have traveled to the United States to work with him. He recently launched his own company, the Optimum Performance Institute-Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, herein “OPI.” OPI is a hybrid sports medicine facility designed to revolutionize the athletic rehabilitation industry. Although they can perform acute, post-operative therapy, their specialty is “post-rehab,” the transition from physical therapy to “return to play.” OPI aims to return athletes to sport as safely and quickly as possible.

Notable athletes that Rocha has rehabbed and trained are Mia Hamm, Dominique Dawes (Olympic Gold Medalist, Gymnastics), Abbey Wambach, Andy Najar, Terrell Lewis (LA Ram, Super Bowl 2022), Jozy Altidore, Freddy Adu, and Gedion Zelalem.

Optimum Performance Institute-Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation – Founder, Owner

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Pablo Amaya

P R O F E S S I O N A L  E X P E R I E N C E

  • D.C. United First Team MLS
  • Performance Strength & Conditioning Coach
  • Loudoun United: OFF Season, Return to Play Protocols
  • Marymount University Men’s Soccer: Assistant Coach, Return to Play, Strength & Conditioning
  • RAMP Optimal Performance & Wellness Owner, Director of Programming
  • College Consultant: NC State, Marymount, George Mason University
  • DC United Academy: Scouting, Recruitment, College Consultant
  • MVP League Track & Field: S&C Director
  • Oversees training for Nationally Ranked Division 1 collegiate prospect and current student-athletes competing at prestigious events such as the USATF Junior Olympics

P R O F E S S I O N A L B A C K G R O U N D

  • Developed programming for U17 American El Salvadorian Call-Ups for the El Salvadorian National Team under Coach De Los Cobus.
  • Spearheaded four years of Personal BIOMETRICS development for top leagues, including Bundesliga, Women’s Premier League, LIGA MX (Mexican League), MLS, USL, Brazilian & Argentine Division 1 Leagues
  • Contributed to soccer-specific studies under Dr. George Carlo & the Secrets of Champions Foundation, MLS Diversity of Olympic Athletes
  • Supervised and coordinated kinesiology internships from George Mason University, VCU, Marymount University, and UVA, fostering student professional development in the kinesiology and performance fields.
  • Collaborated with strength and conditioning coaches from Atlante & Leones Negros on tailored programming for their clubs.
  • Cultivated and maintained professional relationships with agents, facilitating coordination across North, Central/South America, and Europe.
  • Engaged with current and former players from MLS, USL, USL2, and WPL, offering tailored support and training services.

L A N G U A G E S

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese
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Adam Wrede

Coaching Education

  • United States Soccer Federation ‘A’ Youth
  • United Soccer Coaches – National Youth Diploma

Coaching Experience

Baltimore Armour: Head Coach/Interim Girls Director

  • Girls DA Teams – 02/03, 04/05, 06 and 07
  • Girls GA Teams – 07, 08, 2011, 2012
  • 07 GA – Finished 2nd and qualified for playoffs (2020-2021)

Soccer Experience

Goucher College: Midfield and Forward

  • Four year starter (2002-2005)
  • Capital Athletic Conference All Conference team Junior and Senior year
  • Student-Athlete Mentor; selected by coach and team to represent team on leadership panel

 Teaching Experience

Baltimore County Public School:  New Town Elementary, Special Education (2016 – Present)

  • Responsible for instruction of 4th and 5th grade caseload
  • Write IEPs, BIPs and FBAs as well as orchestrate IEP meetings
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Miki Noguera

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

  • Ekkono licensed coach
  • UEFA A License

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • Individual Video Analysis Support: Pro players from La Liga, Premier League and Liga MX
  • Scouting Department:
    • IFK Goteborg and IFK Värnamo (Swedish 1st division)
    • HJK Helsinki (Finnish 1st division)
    • Barnsley FC (Premiership)
    • Nara Club (Japanese 3rd division)
  • Individual Player Development:
    • Indonesian Professional League
    • Ekkono Performance Teams
  • Coaching Education: Instructor in Ekkono courses in Spain and internationally
  • Head Coach: Teams U10-Senior Team – CE Puig-Reig (male)
  • Head Coach: Teams U16-Senior Team – CE Puig-Reig (female)
  • Assistant Coach: Team U19 – FC Andorra

LANGUAGES

  • Spanish: Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Catalan: Native or bilingual proficiency
  • English: Professional working proficiency
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Hugo Zapata

Coaching Experience:

Seneca Valley High School Varsity Soccer Coach 2011-present

  • Organized a workout regimen aimed at increasing the players skills on the field
  • In charge of field preparation
  • In charge of fundraising

Brit-Am Soccer Academy 2022- present

  • Organized Workout regimen aimed to increase the player’s skills on the field.
  • Worked with U12 and U11 Girls to develop players.
  • Help the organization move to a more competitive level to Travel from classic.

MRM Rush 2021- 2022

  • U17 Girls Team
  • Organize a workout regimen aimed to increase the players skill on the field
  • In charge of schedule management as well as travel and logistics
  • In charge of fund raising

Potomac Soccer Association 2022-2023

  • Worked with the Youth Development Program as well as Cover coaching for different age groups
  • Organize and prepare practices.
  • Worked with U8 boys teaching the basics.
  • Coaching coverage for different age groups, boys and girls.

Assistant Coach for Girls Soccer Team

● Division 1 –WAGS Girls Soccer Team- The Scorpions
● 1998-2007

Language and Skills:

  • Bilingual: speak both English and Spanish fluently
  • Organized workout regimen for speed and endurance
  • Taught ball control skills, including correct trapping, passing, dribbling and shooting techniques.
  • Taught tactics on the field.

Certification:

  • CPR and AED Certified
  • NFHS Coaching Certified
  • USA Coaching License C . Will start on B license in October 2024
  • USA Level 3 Goalie License
  • Member of USYS
  • Montgomery County Public Schools Translator Certificate
  • SRO Certified
  • CPI Certified
  • Behavioral Threat Assessment Training
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Pete Wood

Coaching highlights: Pete led the 2001 Rangers to the USYS National Championships twice. 6 State Cup Championships, 2 Regional titles, and 1 National League title.  He has won multiple high-level tournaments over the years. During his tenure, Pete has developed numerous Division 1 college players, some of whom went on to play professionally.

Coaching Licenses: UEFA B

Awards: 2006 MSYSA Coach of the Year

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