COACHING STAFF

Coaching staff

Kicks Soccer Academy requires the coaching staff to obey the following Standards of Operation:

  • must have experience coaching youth soccer 
  • must be Background-checked 
  • undergo Internal training 

 

ACADEMY DIRECTOR - GIONATAN SURRENTI

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Coach Gionatan Surrenti is the Kicks Soccer Academy Owner and Director. Born and bred in Italy, he has played competitive soccer until the age of 16 in Rome, Italy, and he has an extensive background in both the performing arts, notably in "CONTACT IMPROVISATION", a contemporary movement form that he has taught and performed in Europe and the USA for over 10 years from 1997 to 2009 and in HR consulting, notably outplacement and career coaching. He has been actively coaching recreational and competitive soccer in Louisville since 2011 and he’s currently coaching for the Lou City/Racing Junior Academy. Coach Gionatan holds a US Youth Soccer D coaching license. His purpose with KSA is to inspire, train, and prepare children and families for recreational and competitive soccer and instill a life-lasting love for the Game of soccer. 

SCHOOLS WHERE COACH GIO IS COACHING: LOWE, BLOOM, ANCHORAGE 

SCHOOLS THAT COACH GIO SUPERVISES: DUNN, LINCOLN, HAWTHORNE, WILDER, CHENOWETH, GREATHOUSE

RAY ADIL

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Hey, my name is Ray. I am an international student and I play soccer at Spalding University. I am originally from Iraq and my favorite soccer player is Messi. I have been playing soccer since I was 3 years old. I love to coach children because it makes me happy to see that there are young kids who love the sport as much as I do. 

WATCH COACH RAY VIDEO'S

SCHOOLS WHERE  RAY IS COACHING: LINCOLN. HAWTHORNE, LOWE, BLOOM, WILDER, ANCHORAGE

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SAMPSON BURKE CALLOWAY

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Hello, my name is Sampson Burke Calloway. I am a junior and I played soccer at Ballard High School. I worked at a local soccer store and refereed soccer, and I love the sport.  My favorite soccer players are Eden Hazard and Paul Pogba. I like to coach children in the After School Program to help grow the next generation of players and grow their love for the sport.

WATCH COACH SAMPSON'S VIDEO

SCHOOLS WHERE  SAMPSON  IS COACHING: DUNN, HAWTHORNE, GREATHOUSE 

CLARA CREG

CLARA CREG

Hello, my name is Clara Creg! I currently play soccer at Racing Academy. I am also committed to playing for Spalding University. I have been playing soccer since I was 2 and I would love to pass the joy of soccer onto the younger kids. I love coaching soccer because of the connections I get to make with the kids at each school and creating a fun environment to learn new skills! 

WATCH COACH CLARA'S VIDEO

SCHOOLS WHERE  CLARA Y IS COACHING: WILDER, BLOOM

JAFET JR. FIGUEROA

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Hey there! My name is Jafet Figueroa and I am a senior at Louisville Collegiate School! I currently play for Louisville City’s u-19 team and played at for collegiate as well. I am a KSA alum and I coach 3rd and 4th graders. My favorite soccer player is Antoine Griezmann and my favorite part about coaching is helping the kids hone their skills each week and competing with them!

WATCH COACH JAFET VIDEO'S

SCHOOLS WHERE JAFET  IS COACHING: STOPHER AND CHENOWETH 

PATRICK HESTER

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Hello! My name is Patrick Hester. I am a junior at Saint Xavier High School and I play soccer for my school team. I also play soccer with the 2007 Louisville City Club team. My favorite soccer players are Lionel Messi and Kevin De Bruyne! I used to watch them play growing up and they helped me get into the game of soccer. I am very excited to work with Kicks Soccer Academy and I love that I have a chance to inspire and teach kids the sport I love. I am excited to get to share my experiences and knowledge to help kids learn and have fun. 

WATCH COACH PATRICK'S VIDEO 

SCHOOLS WHERE  PATRICK IS COACHING: STOPHER 

KILEY POLK

Kiley Polk

Hi! My name is Kiley Polk. I played at the University of Louisville and graduated in 2021. I am the Racing Oldham Assistant Director. I hold my US Soccer C License. My favorite soccer players are Mia Hamm and Julie Ertz.  I like to coach children to help grow their love of the game! 

WATCH COACH KILEY'S VIDEO

SCHOOLS WHERE KILEY IS COACHING: ST.MATTHEWS, ANCHORAGE

WILLIAM HELLMAN

WILLIMA HELLMAN

Hey there! My name is Will Hellmann. I am currently a senior at Louisville Collegiate School. My favorite soccer player is Christian Pulisic. I love coaching because of the joy I can pass on to the kids and to help them develop a love for the game!

WATCH COACH WILLIAM'S VIDEO 

SCHOOLS WHERE  WILLIAM  IS COACHING: STOPHER AND CHENOWETH 

JOE JESSOP

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Hey! My name is Joe Jessop. 

I am originally from Lincoln, England. I played at St Catharine College (NAIA) and graduated in 2017. 

I am the LouCity/Racing Oldham Director and have my USSF C Licence, and I am currently doing my B Licence. My favorite soccer players growing up were David Beckham and Zinedine Zidane. 

I like to coach youth players so I can pass on my passion for the game, and help grow the next generation of soccer players in the Louisville area. 

WATCH COACH JOE'S VIDEO

SCHOOLS WHERE  JOE IS COACHING: ST.MATTHEWS AND ANCHORAGE 

ELLA KAYLOR

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Hi! My name is Ella Kaylor. I’m a freshman at DuPont Manual High School and play for my school team and the 2008 Racing Academy team. I’m so happy I get to work at Kicks Soccer Academy because Coach Gionatan was my first coach. My favorite soccer player is Becky Sauerbrunn! I like to coach young children because I can share my experience to help the younger kids grow and enjoy the sport I love.

WATCH COACH ELLA'S VIDEO

SCHOOLS WHERE  ELLA  IS COACHING: CHENOWETH 

AINSLEY LOWE

AINSLEY LOWE

Hi, my name is Ainsley Lowe. I am a senior at Louisville Collegiate School. I played soccer for the Amazons and Falls City Soccer Club. My favorite soccer player is probably Mia Hamm. I love to work with children because they always bring a smile to my face and I want to pass on the love I have experienced playing soccer. 

WATCH COACH AINSLEY VIDEO'S 

SCHOOLS WHERE  RAY IS COACHING: STOPHER AND CHENOWETH 

ELI OWEN

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Hi, I’m Eli Owen. I’m 17 years old and a junior at Collegiate. Soccer has been one of the most important things in my life since I was born and I can’t begin to describe the joy that soccer brings me. My favorite player is Leon Bailey and my favorite team is Aston Villa. My main goal as a member of the KSA team is to transfer at least some of that joy to the young children I have the privilege of coaching. 

WATCH COACH ELI VIDEO'S

SCHOOLS WHERE  ELI  IS COACHING: LINCOLN, HAWTHORNE 

QUENTIN OWEN

QUENTIN OWEN

Hi, my name is Quentin Owen. I am a junior at Collegiate and have played soccer for 12 years. Me and my family have been involved in the game for the majority of my life and I very much enjoy being able to promote the game to young people. My favorite soccer player is Harry Kane. I am excited to continue the KSA mission of spreading the game.

WATCH COACH QUENTIN'S VIDEO

SCHOOLS WHERE  QUENTIN  IS COACHING: LINCOLN, HAWTHORNE 

MILENA VAKIL

MILENA VAKIL

Hi! I am Milena Vakil. I’m a senior at Collegiate. This is my second year at KSA and I love spending time with the kids and teaching them a sport I love. My favorite soccer player has to be Ronaldo because he’s set world records and has incredible soccer highlights. My favorite part about being a part of KSA has to be just the wholesome energy I feel every day from the kids eager to learn.

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SCHOOLS WHERE COACH MILENA IS COACHING: STOPHER 

HUDSON WAFZING

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Hi! My name is Hudson Wafzig. I go to school at Ballard High school, and I’m a Junior. I’m very exited to work at Kicks Soccer Academy. My favorite soccer player is Kylian Mbappé. I like to coach children to help them build their skills and love for the game.

SCHOOLS WHERE  HUDSON IS COACHING: DUNN 

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