Meet Our Coaches

Our coaching staff brings experience, discipline, and a passion for youth development.

Elite Coaching Staff

Elite Coaching Staff

Our coaching staff anchors our youth soccer program, bringing together professional coaches who develop young athletes. Each coach has the expertise and passion to lead training that enhance skills. We have a diverse team blending technical knowledge and hands-on instruction, fostering an environment where young athletes learn fundamentals and grow confident at Next Gen Soccer Academy.
Specialized Training Philosophy

Specialized Training Philosophy

Our coaches emphasize individual skill growth. Training use proven methods to help young athletes progress through structured modules. With years of youth soccer experience, our staff understands player challenges and adapts instruction for different learning styles. It cover technical skills, tactics, and mental readiness.

Our Leadership and Coaching Staff

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Paul Bravo: Development Leader

  • USSF A License
  • NCAA Champion
  • US National Team Player
  • 10-Year Professional Player
  • Vice President of Soccer, Colorado Rapids
  • Technical Director, Colorado Rapids

Paul brings elite-level experience and leadership to player development, combining professional insight with a deep understanding of long-term athlete growth.

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Jeff Baicher, Development Leader

  • USSF A License
  • USSF Academy Director Level License
  • NCAA Champion
  • US National Team Player
  • 10-Year Professional Player

Jeff specializes in structured development pathways that help young players build strong foundations while maintaining creativity and confidence.

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Panico Koutsoudis

Coach Panico has been an outstanding long time coach in the Bay Area. His expertise in position play training has seen him work across multiple levels including college and elite club levels

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Joe O'hehir

20 years of coaching experience in the bay Area. Coach Joe is an "A" licensed coach who has worked hard to become one of the best coaches in the country

Jack Murphy

Jack Murphy played three seasons for the SCU Broncos from 2020 – 22 after transferring from Fordham University. In 2021, he helped lead Santa Clara to an outright West Coast Conference championship and to the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Murphy's collegiate playing career encompassed a two year stint at Fordham where he appeared in 17 games and was named to the Atlantic 10 Commissioner's Honor Roll in 2018. He was also a two-time WCC All-Academic honoree during his time on the Mission Campus.

He tallied his first point as a Bronco against Dixie State during the 2021 championship season run, with the game-winning goal and an assist. And against San Francisco that season, he assisted in the game-winning goal by Oladayo Thomas.

Jack has been a full time youth coach for 5 years

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Larry Jackson, Methodology Instructor and Goalkeeper Coach

  • Former Santa Clara University Player
  • 7-Year Professional Player
  • 10 Years of Youth Goalkeeper Coaching Experience

Larry focuses on position-specific development and technical understanding, with a strong emphasis on confidence and decision-making for goalkeepers.

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Albert Puig, Methodology Development

  • Former Technical Director, FC Barcelona La Masia
  • Creator of intelligent, possession-based football development
  • Focus on tactical understanding over early physical dominance
  • Advocate for long-term development over short-term results
  • Strong alignment between playing philosophy, coach education, and culture

Albert’s influence ensures Next Gen Soccer Academy follows a globally respected development model rooted in intelligence, creativity, and sustainable growth.

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Delaney Baie Pridham’s Northern Super League Season 2025

  • Golden Boot
  • Player of the Year
  • Forward of the Year
  • Top 11 of the Year
  • Canadian National Team Call-up
  • 18 goals and 3 assists in regular season
  • 20 goals total including playoffs
  • Forward of the Year and Player of the Year

Our Coaching Excellence

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