Our Director Ade Adeniran   ade@aysacademy.com

He was a former professional soccer player and team leader of major international clubs. His playing history includes U.S., Belgium, Toronto Jets, and even debuted for the Nigeria's National Team in Sweden '84. He is currently the director and Head coach for the academy. He is also married, and father to 4 children. Meet our director.

Marital Status: Married.(wife) Olubunmi.
Sons: Oluwaseun, Ayodeji, Samuel.
Daughter: Oluwapelumi.

Language: Yoruba (Nigeria dialect) and English.

Experience:

College Soccer: Brooklyn college.
Pro Soccer in US: Brooklyn Italian FC, Miami Freedom FC.
Pro Soccer in Canada: Toronto Jets FC Pro.
Pro Soccer in Qatar: Al Etahad FC Pro.
Pro Soccer in Portugal: SC Beira Mar Pro.
Pro Soccer in Malaysia: Perlis FC, K.L. FC.
International Career:

Played in Youth World Cup in 1987 Seoul.
Olympics in 1988 and African Nations Cup. Played against West Germany in the Olympics.
Nigerian National Team

Achievements:

- Won Best Defender award and the USA FA Cup with Brooklyn Italian in 1991.
- Received Scholarship to study in USA in 1989.
- Played in World Youth Cup in 1987.
- Won Best Player Award in High School (Captain in 1986).
- Made debut for Nigeria in Youth Cup tournament in Sweden in 1984.

- USSF “B” Coaching License
- NSCAA Advance Diploma
- NSCAA National Diploma

Schools in Training by Ade :

John Paul II
Houston Christian High School

AYSA under Ade direction:

Ade Youth Soccer Academy (A.Y.S.A.) is a professionally run soccer outfit headed by an Ex-Professional soccer player who has played in the US, Belgium, Portugal, Qatar, Malaysia, and also played for Nigeria's National Team. Coached JP II JV & Varsity Team in the last season in which we won 3rd place in the championship, this a big achievement for my players because they had never been to this level before. Coached Regis School, JV & Varsity last year to championship. Won the 1st place and St Agnes Girls High School Varsity team to State Championship (won the second place). Now Director of Coaching in Houston Christian Academy.

Teams trained by AYSA: Texas International Club, New Territory Club, Bellaire Soccer Club, Alief Soccer Club, and Sugar Land Club. Recorded excellent results in the just concluded league. The parents were satisfied and the children were very enthusiastic and involved. We have excellent references from parents and organizations.