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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Erwin Diaz

A proud Washington, D.C. native, Erwin Diaz is a distinguished former player and dedicated coach with a deep passion for the game.

Diaz spent over six years playing for Bethesda United, where he helped the team win two Maryland State Cup championships in 1995 and 1996. He later continued his career at the University of Maryland, playing a key role in securing an ACC Championship and contributing to the team’s 2005 NCAA Championship win. His talent earned him spots on both the U.S. U20 and U17 National Teams, where he competed in the U17 World Cup in Trinidad and Tobago.

After his college career, Diaz played semi-professionally in Spain for two years before returning to the DMV area to coach at the very clubs that helped shape him.

With over a decade of coaching experience, Diaz is committed to developing the next generation of players. His leadership recently guided his youth teams to back-to-back President’s Cup State Championships in 2023 and 2024 and a Regional Cup title. Diaz holds a USSF B Coaching License and is currently pursuing both his USSF A License and UEFA B License, underscoring his dedication to excellence in coaching and player development.

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Kenny Ames

About Kenny: Coach Ames holds USSF Grassroots Licenses in coaching and refereeing. He earned a BA in English and Creative Writing at George Washington University, studied Principles of Coaching, and took courses at the Graduate School of Education and Human Development. He received his MA from the Johns Hopkins University in Government and Communication, graduating summa cum laude and winning the prestigious Rep. William Clinger Award.

Coach Ames’s coaching experience includes several years in MSI, where he was selected as Coach of the Year with an honorable mention. He has worked with children as young as six, developing them into travel players by emphasizing ball control, passing, teamwork, and endurance. His teams have routinely performed well in league and tournament play. In addition to coaching, Kenny is an accomplished referee. He has refereed the Regional Cup and ODP Cup. He has refereed at the State Cup in Massachusetts, Maryland, and Virginia and the Massachusetts Tournament of Champions. Kenny continues to referee for EDP, various college showcase tournaments, and adult soccer in UPSL, EPSL, and other leagues.

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Joan Molist

Professional Experience

• 2024 – Currently. Project Director of Ekkono Futbol USA
• Feb. 2023. Professor of the Ekkono Identity Course, Finland
• July. 2023. Barça Academy USA Camps Head Coach
• 2022 – 2023. Pohjanmaan Jalkapalloakatemia Ekkono Camps Head Coach
• 2020 – 2022. Director of the Methodology Department at Ekkono Osaka Academy • 2019 – 2023. Technical Director of F.C. Osona Sud (Catalan FA Club)
• 2019 & 2023. Ekkono coach at Eerikkilä SHA-Ekkono Winter Camp
• 2013 – 2019. Coach in a Catalan FA Clubs (U.E. Centelles, Fundació U.E. Tona)

Education

  • University Degree in Sports Science at Universitat de Vic
  • ERASMUS at Edge Hill University, Liverpool, UK
  • Nacional C (Catalan FA.)

    Languages

    • Catalan – Native
    • Spanish – Native
    • English – B2
    • Japanese – A1
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Dan Murphy

Coach Dan Murphy has 15 years of experience as a youth soccer coach focused on player development. He began his coaching career in 2009 at Cristo Rey Jesuit School in Baltimore, MD serving as a Volunteer Assistant Coach.

He later went on to serve as Assistant Coach for the Baltimore Bays US Soccer Development Team at the u13-14 level, to Baltimore Armour USSDA U18/19, and Pipeline.

Dan later served as an Assistant Coach for Baltimore Celtic 2003 Premier for three seasons, helping the team reach three straight National Championship appearances and three straight National League Titles. The team obtained multiple #1 National rankings.

Most recently, he has served as Head Coach of Washington Capital United’s 2005 and 2006 Boys Teams, respectively, where he has coached for the past 3 seasons.

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Nick Njuki

Grew up in Montgomery County (Quince Orchard High School). Nick traveled to many countries as a youth and experienced various footballing cultures. His experience playing youth sports and, ultimately, college soccer has led to his desire to help others achieve their goals in football.

  • Bethesda Soccer Club Alum
  • RFC U18
  • James Madison University 2010-2013
  • NCAA Sweet Sixteen
  • CAA Champions
  • Trials in Spain
    • UD San Pedro
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Abou Ceesay

Coach Ceesay has a diverse background and experience as a player and coach. As a native of The Gambia, he was among the youngest to play in The Gambian league and on the Under 17 National Team. During that time, he traveled to compete in other African countries such as Senegal, Mail, Guinea Conakry, etc. At 18, Ceesay migrated to the United States to join his parents. He has been a member and player (as an offensive midfielder) of the D.C. Gambians Soccer team for over 20 years. He received various awards during his tenure, including being the leading goal scorer and best player in the tournament. For the past few years, Ceesay has coached the Young D.C. Gambians team in multiple tournaments nationwide, leading to championship wins in Georgia, North Carolina, and Florida. With his experience, Ceesay will help further develop the Bethesda Soccer Club teams and lead them to championship success in their regional competitions.

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