Staff

Playing Career

• American University (NCAA Division I)

  Competing in the Patriot League, contributes in versatile attacking and midfield roles with strong technical skills, pace, and tactical awareness.

• Bethesda Academy

  Developed in a top DMV academy program; coached U8–U10 players, enhancing leadership and mentoring experience.

• MLS Next Flex – Maryland SoccerPlex

  Involved for 3 years as a field marshal, gaining exposure to elite youth competitions and player development at the national level.

• Professional Aspirations

  Exploring opportunities abroad, particularly in Australia’s NPL1 Victoria clubs (South Melbourne FC, Heidelberg United FC, Oakleigh Cannons FC, etc.).

Strengths

• High technical ability: dribbling, first touch, creativity in attack
• Strong pace, endurance, and pressing intensity
• Tactical intelligence; adapts to multiple roles

• Leadership on and off the field through coaching and mentoring

Coaching & Leadership

• Founder, DMV Ballerz – Personal training academy specializing in technical development, SAQ (Speed, Agility, Quickness), and ball mastery.
• Bethesda Academy (U8–U10 Player-Coach) – Coached while playing, fostering early leadership skills.

• American University ID Camps – Assisted with player development and evaluation.

Education

• American University, Kogod School of Business

  Bachelor’s in Business Entertainment, Class of 2025.

  Blending sports, business, and marketing expertise with athlete branding and NIL knowledge.

Summary

Dilane Zouantcha is a versatile and dynamic midfielder/forward with NCAA Division I experience at American University, a proven track record in academy and showcase competition, and leadership as a youth coach and trainer. His commitment to performance, player development, and professional aspirations position him as a standout player with both competitive and coaching potential.

Jerry started my soccer career here in the DMV, playing at Potomac and then for the top Bethesda soccer team for many years. His journey took him to American University, where he played five seasons, winning personal awards and a conference championship in 2020 after three back-to-back finals. He decided to stay connected to the sport and give back to the soccer community that helped him grow as a player and a person, so he created Ballerz Football Academy, a soccer program focused on development for players of all ages and clubs. He also joined the American University Men’s Soccer program as an Assistant Coach this past year.

Coach Michael Moulton (aka Coach Pizza or Coach Mike) is one of the most popular and requested coaches, with over 10 years of experience in early learning soccer. He brings enthusiasm, warmth, and lots of fun to his classes. Mike provides excellent instruction for all age groups! But he is especially good with the younger children, ages 2 – 4, one of the hardest groups to coach! Parents and players are always pleased that Mike remembers every child’s name, and many have moved on to one of his many teams that he coaches, from recreational to academy. Coach Mike is also a lead instructor in MCPS school clinics. He wants your child to have the best experience and will introduce them to soccer through fun games and mini scrimmages.

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

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