
Meet Miami Staff
Elite mentors shaping the future of soccer in Miami through MLS NEXT, Homegrown, and competitive academy divisions.
OUR COACHING STAFF
Meet the coaching staff of our academy.
Founders
Blaise Matuidi
Co-FounderBlaise Matuidi
Blaise Matuidi is a retired French professional footballer and 2018 FIFA World Cup champion, known for his tireless work ethic, versatility, and leadership. A dynamic midfielder, he enjoyed a successful career with top clubs including Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus, winning multiple league titles in both France and Italy.
After finishing his career with Inter Miami CF, Matuidi retired in 2022 and now focuses on business ventures and youth development, continuing to inspire the next generation of players.
Kieran Gibbs
Co-FounderKieran Gibbs
Kieran Gibbs is a former English professional footballer best known for his time as a left-back at Arsenal, where he made over 200 appearances and won three FA Cups (2014, 2015, 2017). A product of the club’s academy, he became a key part of Arsenal’s defense for over a decade.
He later played for West Bromwich Albion and Inter Miami CF before retiring. Known for his pace and defensive intelligence, Gibbs remains involved in football through media and business, continuing to inspire young players.
Sylvain Marveaux
Co-FounderSylvain Marveaux
Sylvain Marveaux is a retired French professional footballer known for his creativity, dribbling, and playmaking ability. He began his career at Rennes before joining Newcastle United in the Premier League, where he spent five seasons.
He later returned to France with Guingamp and Lorient before retiring. Despite injuries impacting his consistency, Marveaux remained respected for his technical skill and ability to unlock defenses.
Coaches
Claude Dielna
B2009/08 MLS NEXT HOMEGROWN - B2013 BLACK NALClaude Dielna
Daniel Medina
B2010 MLS NEXT HOMEGROWN - B2016 PRE-MLS 1Daniel Medina
Faouzi Chbani
B2011 MLS NEXT HOMEGROWN - B2015 BLACKFaouzi Chbani
Mike Guarin
B2012 MLS NEXT HOMEGROWN - B2015 PRE-MLS 1Mike Guarin
Gonzalo Rudolf
B2013 MLS NEXT HOMEGROWNGonzalo Rudolf
Oier Cavillo
B2014 MLS NEXT HOMEGROWN - B2015 PRE-MLS 2Oier Cavillo
Nicolas Rodriguez
B2009/08 MLS NEXT ACADEMYNicolas Rodriguez
Ezzy Ihekoronye
B2010 MLS ACADEMY - 2011 BLACK NALEzzy Ihekoronye
David Guzman
2011 MLS NEXT ACADEMY - B2018 BLACKDavid Guzman
Thomas Lienek
B2012 MLS NEXT ACADEMY - B2017 PRE-MLSThomas Lienek
Alessandro Mazzeta
B2012 BLACK NAL - B2013 MLS NEXT ACADEMYAlessandro Mazzeta
Edwin McFarlane
B2014 MLS NEXT ACADEMY - B2015 BLUEEdwin McFarlane
Diego Cappella
B2009/08 BLACK NALDiego Cappella
Leonardo Colmenares
B2010 BLACK NAL - B2017 BLACKLeonardo Colmenares
Marco Orihuela
B2011 BLUE - B2017 BLUEMarco Orihuela
Sabas Pineda
B2012 BLUE - B2018 BLUE - B2019 BLACKSabas Pineda
Anthony Hassid
B2013 BLUE - B2016 PRE-MLS 2Anthony Hassid
Julian Light
B2014 BLACK NALJulian Light
Jesus Rondon
B2014 BlUE - B2016 BLACK - GK COACHJesus Rondon
Baptiste Ovenirold
B2018 Pre-MLSBaptiste Ovenirold
Aleks Akopov
Aleks Akopov