Manny Woldamanuel, a two-time US Youth Soccer National champion, is the founder and head coach of the academy. Prior to coaching, he was an accomplished soccer player and a long-time member of the Maryland Olympic Development Program (ODP). Manny has over 17 years of experience training and coaching Classic and Travel teams, has served as assistant coach for the Maryland ODP, and is a licensed United States Soccer Federation (USSF) coach.