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2026/27 Glens Academy Coaches
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
The Glens Academy is driven by a group of talented and committed coaches whose efforts drive our teams and players to new heights.
Mike McNeill
Executive Director, SF Glens Academy
Hometown: Oakdale, California
Years of Coaching Experience: 19
Licenses: UEFA A
Mike has spent 14 years in leadership roles at the club, helping grow the Glens into the largest soccer club in San Francisco, bringing MLS Next Tier 1 Homegrown and Tier 2 Academy levels to the organization. Accomplished as a coach alongside his club management, Mike was previously named the United Soccer Coaches Western Region Coach of the Year and has made a positive impact on countless lives of players and families in the region.
Steven Sosa
Academy Technical Director
Hometown: San Rafael, California
Team: U14 MLS Next Homegrown (Tier 1)
Years of Coaching Experience: 21
Licenses: USSF A, US Soccer Technical Leaders License, French Federation Elite Formation Coaching
Steven joined the Glens in April 2025 after eight years as the Head Coach of the San Jose Earthquakes Academy's U-18 Boys and is an assistant coach for the United States Youth National Team.
Alberto Millan
11 v 11 Director
Hometown: Puerto Peñasco, Mexico
Teams: U15 MLS Next Homegrown (Tier 1), U15 MLS Next Academy (Tier 2), U15 Academy III
Years of Coaching Experience: 13
Licenses: USSF A, Spanish Level II (UEFA A Equivalent), USC Premier Diploma
Why Alberto Coaches: "For the love and passion for the game, to help players achieve their goals and objectives, and to make help better humans."
Jeff Wilson
Girls Academy Director
Hometown: San Francisco, California
Team: Girls Academy I U17
Years of Coaching Experience: 34
Licenses: USSF A, United Soccer Coaches Premier Diploma, KNVB International Certificate, USSF Youth License
Why Jeff Coaches: "To provide players an opportunity to grow as players and people." Jeff is also the Head Women's Soccer Coach at City College of San Francisco.
Jessica Hewins
Hometown: Sacramento, California
Teams: Girls Academy U13G, Academy U12G I, Academy U10G I
Years of Coaching Experience: 18
License: UEFA B
Why Jessica Coaches: "I coach soccer because I genuinely love the game and the opportunity to be part of a team. Soccer taught me so much as a kid—not just about the game, but about hard work, respect, accountability, teamwork, humility, and how to overcome challenges. As a coach, I want to create that same experience for the next generation. My goal is to help young athletes become better soccer players while using the game to develop the values, character, and life skills that will serve them long after their playing careers are over."
Liam Guest
Hometown: Derby, England
Teams: U17 Boys Academy III, U16 Boys, MLS Next Homegrown (T1), U10 B Celtic
Years of Coaching Experience: 11
Licenses: UEFA B, USSF D
Why Liam Coaches: "I coach soccer because I have a genuine love for the game and everything it teaches us. I enjoy developing young athletes, helping them grow in confidence, skill, and character, while creating a positive team environment where everyone feels valued."
Tricia Johnson
Hometown: Novato, California
Teams: U19 Girls Academy II, U11 Girls Academy 1, Assistant Coach - U14 GA
Years of Coaching Experience: 20+
Licenses: USSF B, NSCAA National, Coerver Youth
Why Tricia Coaches: "I coach soccer because I love the game and I enjoy watching players grow, and develop their skills. Watching players develop, overcome challenges, and become the best version of themselves is what makes coaching the most rewarding."
Sebastiano Tevarotto
GK Program Director
Hometown: San Francisco, California
Teams: U19 Boys Academy II
Years of Coaching Experience: 15
Licenses: UEFA B, UEFA GK B
Why Sebastiano Coaches: "I love using football as a vehicle for human growth, empowering players to become creative problem solvers who thrive through collective effort, adaptability and commitment. On and off the pitch as the progress in their lives."
Sebastiano also played goalkeeper at the semi-pro level in Italy.
Danny Kirkland
Hometown: Chesterfield, England
Teams: U19 MLS Next Academy Tier 1 and Tier 2
Years of Coaching Experience: 12+
License: UEFA B
Why Danny Coaches: "I coach because I love competing and winning games. However, what I've come to understand is that winning is really the byproduct of developing people, building relationships and creating a culture where everyone is committed to getting better. I've experienced the game as a player, a collegiate athlete and a coach, and I've been fortunate to have people invest in me along the way. I want to do the same for the next generation. I want to challenge players, hold them accountable, believe in them and help them discover what they're capable of whilst creating some memories along the way."
Ciaran Mayne
Hometown: Dunfermline, Scotland
Teams: U12 Boys Academy II Saints,
U12 Boys Academy II Celtics
Years of Coaching Experience: 9
License: UEFA C
Why Ciaran Coaches: "To pass on my knowledge and passion for the game I’ve played and loved for 20+ years."
Max Margolis
Hometown: Evanston, Illinois
Team: U17 MLS Next Academy (Tier 2)
Years of Coaching Experience: 5
Why Max Coaches: "Because I love soccer and I want to give back to the community."
Brent Young
Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada
Teams: U16 Boys Academy III,
U14 Boys Black
Years of Coaching Experience: 15
Licenses: USSF D
Why Brent Coaches: "I think the development of our youth on and off the pitch is extremely important in today’s day and age. Seeing them go on and have success in all different areas of life is very rewarding.."
Matthew Favela
Hometown: San Jose, California
Team: Girls Academy U16G, U16G Premier
Years of Coaching Experience: 20
License: USSF B
Why Matthew Coaches: "I love the game. I love giving back. And I love helping kids reach their goals. (I also) have kids and I can’t wait for them to join me at my summer soccer camps."
James Blundell
Hometown: Great Horwood, England
Teams: U16 MLS Next Academy (Tier 2), U9 Boys Pre-MLS
Years of Coaching Experience: 10
Licenses: FA Level 1/2
Why James Coaches: "To continue within the sport I love and help the development of the next generation."
Jakob Kirschenbaum
Hometown: Orinda, California
Teams: U17 MLS Next Academy Tier 1 and Tier 2, U14 Girls Academy
Years of Coaching Experience: 16
Licenses: USSF B, UEFA B (Danish Federation)
Why Jakob Coaches: "I coach to empower players, share the love of the game, and build community. Every one of us is a steward of this club’s legacy. It is a privilege to build upon our strong foundation and ensure soccer remains both excellent and accessible for every child in our city."
Adrian Tarkington
Hometown: Rykkinn, Norway
Teams: U19 Girls Academy, U12 Academy I Pre-MLS
Years of Coaching Experience: 8
License: USSF A
Why Adrian Coaches: "I love to develop youth players and enjoy the competition."
Jason Leiva
Hometown: San Francisco, California
Teams: U10 Boys Academy II Celtic, U8 Boys Academy I
Years of Coaching Experience: 2
License: USSF C
Why Jason Coaches: "I coach to make a lasting impact on players through development, confidence, and a love for the game."
James Salazar
Hometown: Novato, California
Teams: U14 Boys Academy III, U11 Academy II Saints, U11 Academy III, U8 Pre-Academy Black
Years of Coaching Experience: 8
License: USSF B
Why James Coaches: "I’ve loved this game my whole life, and coaching youth soccer lets me share that love with the next generation. There’s nothing more rewarding than being part of their growth, watching them develop not just as athletes, but as people."
Jesus Chavez (JC)
Hometown: Guadalajara, Mexico
Team: U12 Boys Academy Green, U12 Boys Academy White, U11 Boys Academy Green
Years of Coaching Experience: 4
Licenses: USSF 9v9, 11v11
Why Jesus Coaches: "I love passing down knowledge and football."
Kian Jones
Hometown: San Francisco, California
Teams: U15 Boys Academy Black, U13 Boys Academy Black, U11 Boys Academy Black
Years of Coaching Experience: 2
License: USSF Grassroots License
Why Kian Coaches: "To provide kids with same guidance both on and off the field that I was lucky enough to receive from my coaches."
Kian grew up playing for the Glens and has captained our USL League Two first team.
Lauren Frohan
Hometown: San Francisco, California
Teams: U14 Girls Academy II
Years of Coaching Experience: 3
License: USSF D
Why Lauren Coaches: "To inspire girls and give them a female role model to look up to and give back to the sport that has given me so much and shaped me into the person I am today."
Lauren played Division 1 soccer at University of the Pacific for 5 years and played in the first division of the Czech Republic for FC Slovácko.
Robbie Rix
Team: U19 MLS Next Tier 1 Homegrown
Najib El Farouj
Hometown: San Francisco, California
Teams: U11B Academy I PRE MLS, U11B Academy II Celtic
Years of Coaching Experience: 15
License: Brevet d'Entraîneur de Football (BEF), French Football Federation
Why Najib Coaches: "I coach because I love helping young players grow, both as soccer players and as people. I enjoy teaching the game, building confidence, and creating an environment where players can express themselves, compete, learn from mistakes, and develop a lifelong love for soccer."
Roberto Miranda
Teams: U14 MLS Next Academy II, U13B Academy III, U9G Pre Academy I
Dylan Rogers
Hometown: San Francisco, California
Teams: U9B Pre Academy Black, U9B Academy Black
Thomas Plowman
Team: U7B Black
Pete Lesperance
Hometown: San Francisco, California
Teams: U10B II Black, U10B II Rovers, U12B PreMLS III, Pre-Academy U9B II Saints
Years of Coaching Experience: 6
License: USSF C
Why Pete Coaches: "I thoroughly enjoy teaching soccer to young players. I want to share that same experience I had as a player for the Glens to more kids in SF."
Haylee Klingler
Teams: U12G Academy II, U9G Pre Academy II, U8G Green
Achraf Senhaj
Teams: U13G Academy II, U10G Pre Academy II, U9G Black
Rick Hewko
Team: U13B MLS Next Tier 2 Academy
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