Squad
AYSA is a highly rated sports training and physical health organization.
We place emphasis on building our major components someway takes the
user to the about us link. We pledge to give you our best at all times,
and know that your trust will not be misplaced.
Our Coaching Staff
Highly dedicated, motivated and talented staff. If there is any one
thing on their mind while on and off the soccer field, it would be to be
to successfully train the stars of tomorrow today. Our coaches are not
only carefully selected based on their international soccer
qualification and experience, but also for their character, personality,
and dedication to the development of youth soccer players. Meet our
individual coaches.
Our Director Ade Adeniran
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.
Andrew Uwe andrew@aysacademy.com
Andrew is a professional Soccer Player. He played for the Nigerian Junior National Team, Dallas Cup 111. He played in 1988,1990 & 1992 African Nationals Cup in Morocco, Algeria & Senegal and also in the Olympic Games in Seoul, in 1998. He has also played professionally in Belgium, Holland & Germany. He is currently coaching St Agnes High School, St Thomas More & Bellaire Soccer Club.
Michael Akinlotan
mike@aysacademy.com
Michael played as a forward for the Nigerian National Team in 1984 &
1985. He also played in the Olympic Qualifying series & Under 21 World
Cup in Mexico, 1983. He also played in the American Professional Soccer
League with the Boston Bolts. He now coaches for St. Anne’s Catholic
School, Bellaire Soccer Club, Pope John Paul xxiii & KIPP Academy.
John Edoho
John is a native of Nigeria. He played soccer extensively in High School & College. He was the goalkeeper with the Nigerian National Team in 1987 and then went on to play professionally in Atlanta. He coaches here in Houston for the Bellaire Soccer Club. John specialty is in training goalkeepers.
Oscar Larranaga
Oscar is a native of Guatemala and has been playing, refereeing or coaching soccer since childhood. Oscar played in Middle School, High School & College. He played with Guatemala First Division teams, Comunicaciones & Galcasa. He coaches the girls team at Houston Christian high School. Oscar’s specialty is Goal keeping.
Pablo Druetta
Pablo is a native of Argentina and came up with the Club Atletico Rosario Central program where he evolved as a typical Argentinean mid fielder. Good ball handling skills, soft touch & general sense of creativity. Pablo has played, refereed or coached since childhood and is a fitness specialist. He coaches the girls team at Houston Christian High School.
Okunnu Abiobun Mutiu mutiu@aysacademy.com
Juma Maswanya
