MULTI-LICENSED
17 multi-licensed coaches
YEARS STRONG
Established in 2005
PROGRAM DIRECTORS
7 dedicated program directors
PRESENTING OUR LEADERSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT STAFF
100% DEDICATION
Bringing years of experience, training and dedication to the sport that they love, our highly qualified staff work tirelessly training and educating our athletes.
DEDICATED FULL-TIME STAFF
17 MULTI-LICENSED COACHES
7 PROGRAM DIRECTORS
ESTABLISHED SINCE 2005
SA UNITED PRIDE THEMSELVES ON EMPLOYING THE MOST DEDICATED AND EDUCATED DEVELOPMENTAL STAFF IN SAN ANTONIO
Over the last 15 years we have formed a wonderful base of fully qualified full-time staff, backed up by our excellent part-time developmental coaches. Our club excels in producing not only skillful, intelligent, technical soccer players, but also fantastic human beings, ready for life's challenges as they complete our programs and venture out into the world.
From the beginning we wanted to form the very best team of coaches and staff in San Antonio. Over the past 15 years an unparalleled level of coaches have joined our club, working from our Rising Stars program all the way through to our competitive Senior program. We engulf every athlete into a mindset of learning, pushing them harder in their development and education as they progress through our programs.
CLUB LEADERSHIP
Martin has been with SA United for 10 years, heading into his 2nd year as Executive Director having previously been the clubs Director of Coaching. Martin was also Assistant Director of Coaching at Roanoke Star Soccer Club in Virginia.
Martin has coaching badges with both the USC (formally the NSCAA), USSF and English Football Association. Born in Reading, England, Martin now resides in San Antonio with his amazing wife Fara and is blessed with two children, Aaron and Ava.
Nationality: English
Favorite soccer team: Tottenham Hotspur
Favorite San Antonio restaurant: Texas Roadhouse
Martin S
Executive Dir
Ben serves as our Director of Coaching. This position works in conjunction with existing club directors and coaches to complete a seamless offering of player development services throughout the club, serving the full continuum player pathway.
Ben has over 17 years of experience coaching and directing - club, high school and college soccer. He served 4 years in the British Army and is married to an amazing wife Jennifer and has 2 beautiful daughters Emilia aged 6 and Elliott Grace aged 3.
Nationality: English
Favorite soccer team: Chelsea FC
Favorite San Antonio restaurant: Saltgrass
Ben L
Dir of Coaching
PROGRAM DIRECTORS
Director bio coming soon.
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Senior Dir
Director bio coming soon.
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Junior Dir
Ben serves as our Director of Coaching. This position works in conjunction with existing club directors and coaches to complete a seamless offering of player development services throughout the club, serving the full continuum player pathway.
Ben has over 17 years of experience coaching and directing - club, high school and college soccer. He served 4 years in the British Army and is married to an amazing wife Jennifer and has 2 beautiful daughters Emilia aged 6 and Elliott Grace aged 3.
Nationality: English
Favorite soccer team: Chelsea FC
Favorite San Antonio restaurant: Saltgrass
Academy Boys Dir
Kaitie has been with SA United for more than 6 years. She is in her 3rd year as the Rising Stars Director (U4-U7) and Girls Academy Director. Kaitie works directly with the female Academy and Junior players. She has her USFF D License, as well as several certificates with the USC (formerly NSCAA).
Kaitie is originally from Corpus Christi, Texas. She moved to San Antonio to attend college at St. Mary's University and was a 4-year starter for the Varsity Women's soccer team.
Nationality: American
Favorite soccer team: Chelsea FC
Favorite San Antonio restaurant: Outback Steakhouse
Kaitie K
Academy Girls Dir
Kaitie has been with SA United for more than 6 years. She is in her 3rd year as the Rising Stars Director (U4-U7) and Girls Academy Director. Kaitie works directly with the female Academy and Junior players. She has her USFF D License, as well as several certificates with the USC (formerly NSCAA).
Kaitie is originally from Corpus Christi, Texas. She moved to San Antonio to attend college at St. Mary's University and was a 4-year starter for the Varsity Women's soccer team.
Nationality: American
Favorite soccer team: Chelsea FC
Favorite San Antonio restaurant: Outback Steakhouse
Kaitie K
Rising Stars Dir
Martin has been with SA United for 10 years, heading into his 2nd year as Executive Director having previously been the clubs Director of Coaching. Martin was also Assistant Director of Coaching at Roanoke Star Soccer Club in Virginia.
Martin has coaching badges with both the USC (formally the NSCAA), USSF and English Football Association. Born in Reading, England, Martin now resides in San Antonio with his amazing wife Fara and is blessed with two children, Aaron and Ava.
Nationality: English
Favorite soccer team: Tottenham Hotspur :(
Favorite San Antonio restaurant: Texas Roadhouse
Martin S
Recreational Dir
Rob has been playing and coaching soccer for over 35 years at both amateur and professional levels. After youth soccer, where he was recognized as top goalkeeper, he attended University of Texas-San Antonio on a full athletic scholarship.
After college he played professional soccer with the SA Pumas and the Reno Rattlers in A League of the USL for 7 years.
During his career he was recognized in numerous ways; All-District, All-City, All-Region, State ODP Keeper, USISL player of the week.
Nationality: American
Favorite soccer team: Everton
Favorite San Antonio restaurant: Chama Gaucho
Rob B
Goalkeeping Dir
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT COACHES
Brandon has been coaching at the highest level for SA United for 12 years. He continuously strives to improve each player both mentally and technically, allowing them to reach their maximum potential and continue to develop.
Nationality: American
Favorite soccer team: Manchester United
Favorite San Antonio restaurant: Sushi Zushi
Brandon R
Girls Program
Danny has previously served as the Academy Director for Boerne Soccer Club and he is also the Assistant Coach at Our Lady of the Lake University. He currently holds both USC (formerly NSCAA) and USSF coaching licenses.
Nationality: American
Favorite soccer team: SA FC
Favorite San Antonio restaurant: Chipotle
Danny O
Boys/Girls Programs
Laurence has been with SA United and World Wide Soccer for 12 years. He is the General Manager of WWS and directs camps, clinics, tournaments, school programs and summer soccer programs. Laurence has coaching badges with the USC, USSF and English FA.
Nationality: English
Favorite soccer team: Manchester United
Favorite San Antonio restaurant: Firehouse Subs
Laurence 'Waldo' O'
Boys Program
Duncan moved to the U.S. in 2012 and joined SA United later in that year. Involved for over 25 years in the sport, playing at a semi-pro level for 12 of those in England, he has a never ending passion for the game and continues to pass on his experience and educate our athletes.
Nationality: English
Favorite soccer team: Arsenal
Favorite San Antonio restaurant: Perry's
Duncan C
Boys/Girls Programs
Ryan is a former SA United player (2010) and graduated from Johnson HS (c/o 2016), playing varsity soccer. He was a former Alamo City Coach, former VS coach at St. Anthony Catholic HS (3 years) all-time HS record 25-18-2, state finalists 2019.
Nationality: American
Favorite soccer team: Chelsea FC
Favorite San Antonio restaurant: Whataburger
Ryan R
Boys Program
In 2006 Marcus joined SA United as a staff coach. In 2007 he was given the opportunity to join CE and coached on the boys side while also coaching for Antonian College Preparatory. In 2013 he became the SPD at Boerne SC for 3 years before returning to us in 2018.
Nationality: American
Favorite soccer team: Manchester City
Favorite San Antonio restaurant: BJ's
Marcus P
Boys Program
Brendan is a USSF licensed coach as well as a USC licensed goalkeeper coach. He coaches at both levels of our club and at collegiate level with Our Lady of the Lake University GK's. He is also the current goalkeeper for the US Paralympic National Team.
Nationality: American
Favorite soccer team: Juventus
Favorite San Antonio restaurant: Cheesecake Factory
Brendan J
Girls Program
Roman played his youth soccer in both Colorado and Florida, he was selected to both ODP state teams and respective regional pools. He has worked with Dallas Texans, Bulverde Rangers and Boerne Thunder before joining us in 2018.
Nationality: American
Favorite soccer team: West Ham United
Favorite San Antonio restaurant: McAlisters Deli
Roman J
Girls Program
Sami joined SA United in 2018 and has been primarily working with our Rising Stars and Academy programs. She is a collegian athlete from UTB, studying physical therapy with a focus in orthopedic sports rehab & strength conditioning.
Nationality: American
Favorite soccer team: USWNT
Favorite San Antonio restaurant: Tycoon Flats
Sami T
Rising Stars
ADMINISTRATION
Rhonda has been officially working with SA United for 8 years as Club Registrar, but had been volunteering since 2007. In addition to her many duties as registrar she also takes care of field scheduling, office management and financial transactions.
Nationality: American
Favorite soccer team: Chelsea FC
Favorite San Antonio restaurant: Paesano's
Rhonda S
Administrator
Norma has been working with SA United for 4 years. She is a former High School and Biology / Chemistry teacher. She also taught NEISD and was a private Math and Science Tutor. She has been a member of SA United since 2007.
Nationality: American
Favorite soccer team: Chelsea FC
Favorite San Antonio restaurant: Chick-fil-A
Norma M
Administrator
INTERESTED IN JOINING A PROGRESSIVE, EVOLVING, DEVELOPMENTAL SOCCER CLUB?
If coaching or volunteering positions become available within our club and you are interested in a role with us, please let us know and we will be in contact.
Having quality, educated coaches is key to player development. SA United provides all of our athletes with some of the most highly qualified coaches in South Texas. As with all fields your progression and success increases with further education. SA United is solely dedicated to the development of players, and we maintain this philosophy by having the most qualified coaches and leadership oversee our curriculums and programs.
We firmly believe that top-quality coaches means better player development, and we provide opportunities for part-time or full-time staff no matter the level.
U7-U14
Our Recreational program offers a low-cost, fun, creative and non-stressful environment, to not only develop soccer players, but for every player to participate on a team, regardless of their interest or ability.
Q. If my child really enjoys the program, are there any options for movement into the other club programs?
A. Yes of course. We actually have players who have excelled in the program and then progressed into our Academy and Junior programs to further their development.
U15-U19
Players moving into the Senior program begin to learn about our competition phase, while we develop them for successful high-school and college careers in sport and study.
Q. How do you help players with their college aspirations and recruitment?
A. With a dedicated program director, we provide each athlete with a guide and athlete profile, outlining a timeline to organize their goals and support them in the recruiting process.
U11-U14
Our Junior program focuses on our athletes learning to compete as a team, developing as an individual, enjoying the pursuit of excellence in a challenging environment.
Q. Entering into the competitive phase of soccer, what can we expect from the program?
A. We offer multiple levels of competitive play, with a club focus and philosophy on developing intelligent, skillful athletes.
U4-U7
Developing the very fundamentals of soccer, at the earliest time of a child's development, is crucial in their soccer education.
Q. What does your program offer my young child and why play so early ?
A. Our program has a set curriculum based on ball mastery, and a fun challenging environment to instill a passion and love for the game.
U7-U10
Our Academy program is a fantastic place for young athletes to to continue their soccer education, while constantly challenging and developing their mind and body.
Q. Can we come out to the Sportsplex and see what the environment is like before registering?
A. Of course, we can arrange a free POE for your child and your family to experience our club.