About
Our youth academy provides an outstanding learning environment, with the finest USSF-licensed coaching staff committed to long-term player development through continuing education. Each age group has its own individual curriculum with a clear development pathway.
Gear:
Coaching Staff
Club Director
Boys & Girls Director of Coaching
Coach, 2005/06 ECNL-RL
Playing experience:
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Professional Soccer Club Youth Level Hajduk Split 1985-1991
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Croatia Cleveland Majors 1991-2002
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Lakeland CC 1993-1995
Coaching experience:
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Impact CSA 1997-2010 -
Croatia Cleveland Juniors 2011-present
Why did you choose to coach?
“To give back to the sport, club, and community that I grew up in and gave me so much. I am proud to be apart of such an amazing organization.”
Favorite memory coaching:
“Being able to coach and share the love of the game with my very own daughters and son through the club.”
Major accomplishments within the club:
“Winning the regional championship with the 2004 boys in Chicago 2015.”
Player Pathway
Not sure where your player fits?
Every child develops differently—and that’s why we’ve built a clear player pathway to guide families through our programs by age, skill level, and goals.
View our Player Development Pathway to see where your child fits best, or contact us and we’ll help you get started.