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Our Coaches

Heart of the City is proud of the roster of professional coaches who serve our student-athletes everyday. Their experience and knowledge of the game is critical in ensuring our player development goals are met. Moreover, our coaches are positive role models and care deeply about imparting key life skills through the game of soccer. Our coaches are professionally certified, but also receive a variety of additional training on youth mental health, positive youth development, and other training needed to support young student-athletes holistically.

Dean Smith

Director of Team and Football Operations

Omar Mendez

Staff Coach

David Motley

Staff Coach 

 

Jesus Ayala

Volunteer Coach

 

Cesar Mujica

Staff Coach

 

Omar Abonce

Staff Coach 

 

Ayse Oztas

Staff Coach

 

Frankie Pedrosa

Staff Coach

 

Natasha Kopystynsky

Wellness & Community Engagement Coordinator

 

Adrian Roman

Community Programs Manager

 

Rob Kettle

College Soccer Recruitment Specialist

Coaches in Training

 

Jared Ayala

 

Marlene Banales

 

 

Jacky Morales

 

Adamariss Chavez

 

Carmen Reyes

 

Tristen Torres

 

Interested in coaching for Heart of the City? Contact our Sporting Director, Dean Smith, at dean@heartofthecitysports.org.