Ignacio “Nacho” Novas

Real STL Director and  Soccer Coach

Contact: nachonovas@realstlsoccer.com

Work Experience

• Head Coach for ODP (Olympic Development Program) for 2000 G
• Assistant Varsity coach at Webster Groves HS
• Assistant Varsity coach at Ursuline Academy HS.
• JB Marine boy’s director
• Varsity Assistant soccer Coach at CBC. Conference Championship. (Volunteer)
• Director of Tipbecas Scholarship Program (tipbecas.com)
• Assistant Soccer Coach at Lindenwood University. HAAC Championship.
• Soccer Head coach, Saint Patrick’s High School in Uruguay.

Awards

2003 – September to December

• All Region Honors
• 2 times player of the week
• HAAC All Conference Team

2004 – September to December

• National Champion of the US NAIA League
• “MVP” Title
• Best American Player of the Year- nominated by: NSCCA
• All Region Honors
• Player of the week
• HAAC All Conference Team
• All American First Team
• All National Tournament Team
• Region V and Conference leading scorer, (19 goals 20 games)

2005 – September to December

• All Region Honors
• Best Region V player
• HAAC All Conference Team
• All American First Team
• Region V and Conference leading scorer (18 goals 20 games)

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Lydia Elking

Real STL Soccer Coach

Contact: lydiaelking@hotmail.com

Work Experience

• 2011 JB Marine trainer
• 2010 Assistant Coach Lindenwood University
• 2010 Ursuline Academy High School Soccer JV Coach
• 2010 JB Marine trainer
• 2009 Assistant Coach Lindenwood University
• 2009 Ursuline Academy High School Soccer JV Coach
• 2009 U 13 Boys Lou Fusz Strikers Coach
• 2009 U 11 Girls Lou Fusz Strikers Coach
• 2008 U 12 Boys Lou Fusz Strikers Trainer
• 2007 Ursuline Academy High School Lacrosse JV Coach
• 2007 U10 Boys Metro Strikers Soccer Club Trainer
• 2006 U10 Boys Metro Strikers Soccer Club Coach
• 2006 U9 Girls SCCYSA Soccer Club Coach
• 2005 Coordinated and Directed 4 Soccer Summer Camps
• 2004 St. Louis Soccer Club Soccer

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Scott Apostoli

Real STL Soccer Coach

Contact: aiingtii@hotmail.com

Work Experience

Coach Apostoli has dedicated his life to coaching for the past 33 years. Scott has trained as a coach in Brasil with top club EC Vitoria, Cruzeiro, Sao Paulo, Atletico Mineiro, America FC, and the CBF training Center. As a coach Scott brings his experience of local, state, international, professional and WPSL experience to every training session for every age and level of play creating positive learning environments that maximize players and coaches’ time. Coach Apostoli has the expert ability to look at a club’s current condition and lead them on a new and successful path in a short amount of time. Scott has lead clubs, camps, leagues, teams, and international trips for soccer players and coaches.

• NSCAA Premier Coaching Diploma
• US Soccer A License
• Pro Internship EC Vitoria, Salvador, Brasil
• International Clinic EC Cruzeiro, Belo Horizonte, Brasil (2006 and 2008)
• SITREPESP Certificate Sao Paulo FC
• Bachelors Degree Psychology St. Louis University (1988)

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John Guffey

Real STL Soccer Coach

Contact: jguff53@gmail.com

Work Experience

• 1989 Earned United States Soccer Federation ‘A’ License
• 1989 – 2008 Lindenwood University Director of Soccer, Associate Men’s Soccer Coach, Assistant Women’s Coach
• 1987 – 1989 Missouri Valley College Director of Soccer, Women’s Soccer Coach
• 1983 – 1984 Cardinal Newman College Assistant Soccer Coach
• 1981 – 1983 Northeast Missouri State University Men’s Soccer Coach
• 1980 Harris-Stowe State College Assistant Soccer Coach
• 1980s & 2011-12 Missouri State Olympic Development Team Coach
• 1990s Wolfpack Soccer Club Boys Coach
• 1990s Lutheran High School Girls Coach
• Played at St. Louis Community College at Forest Park and Benedictine College

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Chris Pruitt

Real STL Goalkeeper Soccer Coach

Contact: cjp1678@charter.net

Coaching Philosophy

“…Our season is about more than wins and losses; it’s about learning and improving on our skills in every practice and game and adding new skills all the time.”


Work Experience

• 20+ years of soccer playing experience to include U.S. and Italian soccer/futbol
• Current Real STL Soccer U-9 Boys Coach and Goalkeeper Director
• DIV I NAIA Soccer
• US Men’s U-18 Team (Gothia Cup)
• `95-`97 Vicensa Futbal Club Italy, Series B League
• `98-`01 United States All Army Soccer Team
• Busch Gardens Soccer Club

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Dayo Alara

Real STL Soccer Coach

Contact: duework13@yahoo.com

Work Experience

My name is Dayo Alara I have played soccer competitively for 13 years for numerous club teams around Saint Louis. I graduated from Ladue High school where I played as a striker on the soccer team. Although I played as striker in high school I know what is expected from every position on the field and how to incorporate them to make a team successful.

• 2012 Coached Real STL Pruitt U9 Boys Team, winners of SLYSA A Division (Fall 2012)

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Nic Hays

Real STL Fitness Coach

Degrees and Certifications

• Cross Fit Certified
• American Fitness Professionals and Associates and Bigger, Faster, Stronger.
• CPR and First Aid Certified

Expertise

• Sport Performance
• Cross Fit
• Weight Lose
• Group Training
• Strength and Mobility
• Body Building

Achievements

• Played Collegiate football
• Help more than 50 people achieve their weight lose goals

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Steve Kaver

Real STL Soccer Coach

Work Experience

• United States Soccer Federation National License
• Twenty eight years of coaching experience
• Director of St. Peters Rec Plex Developmental Soccer Program
• Director of St. Charles Lazers Soccer Club
• Coached for Avalon, Wolfpack, Lazers, Lou Fusz and JB Marine
• Age groups coached boys and girls – U9 Thru U18
• Played competitive soccer and still plays in adult indoor/outdoor leagues

 

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