Coaching Staff

Allen came to DeLand from Tallahassee in 1995 to attend Stetson University. He began coaching while still competing collegiately and has continued that model at SFA by giving hundreds of college athletes an opportunity to begin a coaching career, including Jenna, Owen, Andy, & Mattia. Since graduating in 1999 he has served the local soccer community in many capacities at different times - Stetson Men's Soccer Assistant Coach, DeLand HS Head Coach, SFA Coach, Director of both SFA & SVSC, and a referee. He holds a BA in Sports Administration (SU), USSF B License, and USSF Club Leadership License.

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Jenna grew up in Deltona and attended Deltona HS with Coach Mo, whom she married! She is an SFA alumna who went on to play for Stetson University. She holds a BA in Education from Stetson, has taught in Volusia County schools for seven years and coached for SFA for eight years at every level of our club. Jenna currently directs our Tiny Tots program, which introduces soccer in a fun, age-appropriate way to almost 100 three and four year olds each season!

A Virginia native, Alex played collegiately for the University of South Florida & George Mason University, earning 1st Team All-Conference in the Atlantic 10. She has played for Charlotte Eagles (WPSL), Washington Spirit (NWSL), and Strasbourg (French Feminine 2). Alex earned her Grassroots License and will begin her D License soon. She holds a BS in Sports Management (GMU). Alex is a Chapter 7 Trustee Assistant in a law office.

Chloe is from Dublin, Ireland and represented her country at youth level and played in the Irish Women's National League. She currently serves as Women's Assistant Coach at Stetson University. Chloe came to the States to play for Hutchinson CC before transferring to Emporia State University. After graduation she served as a grad assistant, assistant coach, and interim head coach at Emporia. Chloe holds a Master's Degree in Health, PE, & Coaching.

Kaleigh grew up in Deltona and attended Deltona HS with her sister - Coach Jenna. She is also a former SFA player who went on the play for Thomas University, where she captained the team and then served as an assistant coach after graduating. Kaleigh earned her MBA and is currently an analyst for Flower's Foods.

Mo grew up in Deltona and attended Deltona HS with Coach Jenna, whom he married! He has a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from UCF and is working towards a Master's in Sports Management. He was an assistant with the UCF Men's Soccer team for three years and has coached for SFA for five years. He also serves as a "Red Hat" at all Orlando City and Orlando Pride games. Mo is an Academic Advisor for Southern New Hampshire University.

Eric grew up in DeLand, playing soccer successfully through club, high school, and ODP. This will be his fourth year working with SFA. He began as an assistant and is now a head coach. He has earned his Grassroots License and will begin his D License course soon. Eric is an insurance agent.

Hugo was born in Caracas, Venzuela. He played collegiately at Campbellsville University (KY) where he earned a Master's degree in Sports Management. After graduating Hugo was an assistant for the CU Women's Soccer Team for two years. He has his Grassroots License and will begin his D License course soon. Hugo works for Robinhood as a Quality Analyst.

Andy was born in Aberdeen, Scotland. As a youth player he played for Aberdeen FC of the Scottish Premiership and progressed all the way to Aberdeen B. Andy is the current team Captain at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University where he will earn a degree in Business. During the summer of 2024 he played for Almaden FC (USL 2). Andy coached for SVSC in 2023 under Coach Allen and Liz Manner (Daytona State Women's Assistant) and has also coached for Aberdeen FC and Saville Christie Pro Soccer Camps.

Mattia was born in Venice, Italy. He played in Italian professional youth academies and played Serie D, earning promotion to Serie C (Italy's 3rd division professional league). He started his college experience playing for Valparaiso and then transferred to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Mattia earned his Business degree in 2024 and is currently studying to earn his MBA while serving as a graduate assistant coach for ERAU. Before joining SFA, Mattia coached for SVSC in 2023 under Coach Allen and Liz Manner (DSC Women's Assistant), OBS in 2024.

Steve and his wife, Miriam, recently retired to Florida from New York and Indiana. He played collegiately at the US Merchant Marine Academy and earned a Marine Engineering degree and later earned an MBA. He coached his two sons, Macrae and Peter, coached high school, college, and semi pro soccer as a head coach. He has been a Director of Goalkeeping for several midwest clubs. Steve holds a USC Advanced National Goalkeeping Diploma and a USSF "B" license.