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Mission and Beliefs
To cultivate greatness in young soccer athletes by fostering their potential and passion through gol scoring, 1v1 creative play, ball mastery and small sided games; while playing in an inspiring and competitive environment.
Soccer is a vital tool for personal growth where the teaching of both competitive and moral character attributes can share value relative to ball mastery, gol scoring, game intelligence and small sided games.
"No spoken word or written plea, can teach our youth what they should be; nor all the books on all the shelves- it's what the teachers and coaches are themselves."
-John Wooden
Our Expert Team
TACI Michael Kersker
Youth Soccer Development Specialist
Teacher And Coach Influencer Mike brings a wealth of knowledge in developing young soccer athletes. His innovative coaching methods and focus on character development make him a valuable mentor for our young athletes.After coaching college soccer for ten years, Mike founded Aztec Soccer, where he and his staff built a youth soccer organization with over fifteen hundred players (sending over five hundred to go on and play college soccer). After selling the club in 2018, Mike stayed on as President for another five years, continuing to help build the brand. Mike stepped away in 2023 when the club was being sold for a second time. The club was disbanded a year later. Outside of his role as the Director of Athletics at the Waring school, Mike brings his reflections and expertise on how to better advance and enhance the training environment for young players and their families to GOL365.
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Exercise and Nutritional Sciences, San Diego State University
- Master's Degree in Athletic Administration, The Ohio University
Certifications:
Certified Youth Soccer Coach, United Soccer Coaches Association: Director of Coaching Diploma, Advanced National Coaching Diploma
TACI Andrew Branton
Youth Soccer Development Specialist
Teacher And Coach Influencer Andy brings a wealth of knowledge and is a profound influencer of holistic player development. In terms of developing and educating players and staff, Andy has been one of the most successful club soccer directors in New England. Coaching and recruiting at the college level opened Andy's eyes to the lack of overall game education and technical development players from across the country are lacking. Outside of his role Teaching Physical Education and coaching at Tower School, Andy brings his reflections and expertise on how to better advance and enhance the training environment for young players and their families to GOL365.
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Sports Management, Leeds Becket University, England.
- Former Leeds Youth Staff Coach, England
Certifications:
Andy holds multiple diplomas from the United Soccer Coaches Association (Premier, Director of Coaching, Mental Game, U-6,10,12)