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. 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 he 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.

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.

Mike played soccer collegiately at North Country CC and was an All-American and member of the NCCC Hall of Fame. He recently moved to DeLand from New York where he coached for nine years with Rush, Lakefront, Kings, and Wayne Central Schools. He holds a USSF C License. Mike's career is focused on workplace safety and risk management.

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.

Owen came to Stetson University from Cape Coral (FL). He played 5 years at SU and graduated with a Business Administration degree. Due to a redshirt year and a Covid year he was able to play a 6th year at the University of Vermont, where he earned an MBA. He made his professional debut in July 2024 for Birmingham Legion (USL Championship). Owen began coaching while a student at SU in our Youth League and then a U16 boys team. He is currently an assistant coach for both the men's and women's soccer teams at Stetson University.

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.