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MEET THE TEAM

MEET THE FOUNDER

Coach Peja Ilic

Peja Ilic is a former Division 1 player from Serbia with five years of professional experience. After moving to the United States in 2012, he played for the Columbus Crew and Virginia Royals, where he developed his passion for coaching. Currently, Peja leads the U19 Girls Team in the National League and plays for the ASA Reds in the National Premier Soccer League. As a USSF "B" license candidate, Peja brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his coaching, focusing on fundamental skills, tactical insights, and personalized player development.
His coaching philosophy centers around holistic player development, focusing not only on technical skills but also on leadership, teamwork, and mental toughness. His personalized approach ensures that each player receives individualized attention and tailored guidance to maximize their potential.

Coach Peja Ilic, former Division 1 soccer player and experienced coach, specializing in player development and tactical insights.

Coach Rodney Ngoh

Rodney and his family are from Cameroon, West Africa, where fĂștbol is an integral part of the culture. He started playing for his local club, Fort Washington Cannons, before playing for the DC United Academy. Rodney then played four years of collegiate soccer at Marymount University, captaining the men's soccer team and winning numerous awards and honors, such as being selected for the VASID All-State First Team and Marymount All-Decade Team. He began coaching while playing for the Alexandria Reds Pro team. Rodney's favorite soccer memories are scoring game-winning goals and celebrating with his teammates. His favorite part of coaching is the process: which is teaching someone interested in soccer, watching that interest become a love for the game, and the joy they express after mastering a new skill through training.

Coach Rodney Ngoh, former DC United Academy player and Marymount University captain, inspiring players through skill development and a love for soccer.

Coach Tim Lenzo

Tim Lenzo is the lead coach of the Alexandria U13 2012 Girls National League team. He has worked with the club since 2017. He also coached their U19 2006-05 girls team, was an assistant Coach for their ASA Reds Men's team and is the current Women's Futsal Pro Coach. He won the USYF 2024 U12 Girls Regional Championship, USFF 2023 U19 Girls Regional Championship, and finalist in USFF U15 Girls 2024 National and Regional Championship and USYF U15 Girls 2024 Regional Championships. He also is a former VYSA ODP Coach. As a player Tim played for SAC (now Baltimore Armour), and Columbia Soccer Club as well as playing in the State and Regional ODP pool. As a youth he competed in Futsal State, Regional and National tournaments. It was in futsal where Tim learned the value of tight technical skills and feints and blended it with his vision and game understanding as a centermid. After highschool Tim served in the United States Marine Corps and brings his experience as a Sergeant to form a unique intensity and discipline combined with technical work, game psychology and intelligence with creative flair to his coaching philosophy. Tim is currently taking his USSF "B" License and is part of the Alexandria Soccer Technical Team and a Coach Mentor for U15-U19 Girls Head Coaches.

Coach Tim Lenzo, Alexandria U13 Girls National League lead coach and Women's Futsal Pro Coach, blending technical skills, game intelligence, and discipline in his coaching philosophy.

Coach Evan Paez

Evan Paez is a former NCAA Division I Men's Soccer player at James Madison University, where he was an integral part of the Dukes' success over five seasons. Evan helped in securing two Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Championships (2019, 2020) and three NCAA Tournament appearances (2019, 2020, 2023). As a senior, he helped JMU advance to the NCAA Tournament's Sweet Sixteen, marking only the fifth time in program history. During his tenure, JMU was ranked as high as No. 8 nationally. Evan graduated in December 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in Sport & Recreation Management and Business.

Following a successful collegiate career, Evan transitioned to the professional level, gaining valuable experience across three continents. In 2024, he played with Club Sportivo Dock Sud in Argentina's Primera B Metropolitana, immersing himself in the country's rich footballing culture. He then returned to the U.S. for a stint with Loudoun United in the USL Championship, one of the top professional leagues in North America. Seeking further growth, Evan took his career overseas again, joining Vision FC in the Ghana Premier League for a training stint, where he embraced the high-intensity playing style of West African football.

His diverse experiences have shaped his approach as both a player and a coach. Evan's coaching philosophy centers around four key pillars: technical proficiency, tactical understanding, physical conditioning, and mental resilience.

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Coach Alejandro Nunez

Alejandro Nunez is a former NCSL Divison 1 Youth player, playing on Premier AC 91 White, the #27 best ranked club in the US (second in the state of Virginia) where they played in the prestigious Region 1 League and attended the country's #1 top tournament, the Disney Showcase. Alejandro was also part of the ODP Program where he flourished his skills, in addition to being given MVP of the whole Virginia Tech Elite Soccer camp 3 times in a row. He attended West Springfield HS where in his senior year he scored 6 goals in 12 games and received 2nd Team All Region and 1st Team All District honors.

After HS, Alejandro went on trial and trained with Bolivia's best division 1 professional soccer team, Club The Strongest in La Paz, who play in the Copa Libertadores every year against teams like Boca Juniors, River Plate, Santos, etc. After the trial, Alejandro decided to come back to the US to finish his degree in IT Cybersecurity. He also has coaching experience for ABGC and McLean, along with being the James Madison HS Boys Varsity Team coach in 2013. Most recently, Alejandro coached Club Mariscal Braun's U-12, U-15 and U-18 boys academy teams in 2023, one of La Paz's top clubs.

His goal is to apply everything he has learned in his successful soccer career and feed his knowledge to youth players, with the ultimate objective of getting his players to the NCAA Division 1 soccer level and hopefully reaching the pro level!

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OUR FACILITY

Explore Our Indoor Soccer "Colosseum" Facility

Welcome to our newly renovated indoor soccer training facility, designed to provide a top-tier environment for athletes of all levels. Our 1,500-square-foot space features a premium turf field, ideal for honing skills and perfecting techniques in a controlled, weather-resistant environment.

Join us in pursuing mastery of the game while building lifelong skills and friendships!

Before and after transformation of our 1,500-square-foot indoor soccer training facility with premium turf field.

Facility Highlights:

Located in Springfield, VA, our facility is easy to find and offers plenty of parking for visitors.

Premium Turf Field
Versatile Space
Comfort & Convenience
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TESTIMONIALS

What Our Clients Say

"Peja is a phenomenal coach and has worked one on one with my 14 year old daughter for a few months. Her goal is to take her game to the next level, and Peja has already made an impact. He identified areas of weakness such as shooting form and turning technique and created drills to help her address these issues. He is an excellent communicator with an optimistic and positive approach. My daughter has more confidence on the field and has grown as a player. She looks forward to these sessions. I would highly recommend Peja to any player looking to take their game to the next level."

Kerry Adams

Paren of Athlete

"Peja is a true professional. He brings his passion and excitement for soccer to each session. He tailors his sessions to meet the needs of the athlete and always reports on progress. As part of his sessions, he provides great fitness. My daughter was so fortunate to work with Peja during the winter months to keep up her skills and have soccer fun!"

Babbete

Parent of Athlete

"Thanks to Coach Peja I was able to recognize my strengths and weaknesses and was able to improve on my game especially after surgery it was hard to get back most of all technique and stamina but with the help of Coach Peja, I was able to get back better and stronger."

Benji

Athlete

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