Leadership / Coaching Experience

• Head Coached for Rebels FC.
• Head Coached for NVSD U-10.
• Head Coach for NVSD U-18.
• Head Coach for CSA U-14.
• Assistant Coach for UPSL side Las Vegas City FC.
• Assistant Coach for UPSL side SLV.
• Head Coach for Coronado HS Woman’s Junior Varsity Team.
• Assistant Coach for Coronado HS Woman’s Varsity Team.

Leadership / Coaching Experience

•⁠ ⁠Completed grassroots coaching education in England.
•⁠ ⁠Completed Spanish coaching program with professional methodology.
•⁠ ⁠Two seasons of coaching at Indoor 5 Soccer.
•⁠ ⁠Specializes in strength, agility, competitiveness, and technical development.
•⁠ ⁠Focuses on professional‑level fundamentals, ball flow, and technical execution.
•⁠ ⁠Trains players in arm/leg coordination, balance, directional movement, and positional demands.
•⁠ ⁠Provides detailed “tips and tricks” to give players an advantage in competitive play.

Coaching Philosophy

Coach Kekoa blends European training methods with professional academy standards. His coaching emphasizes creativity, confidence, and technical sharpness while maintaining a competitive environment. He works closely on the small details that elevate a player’s game — from movement mechanics to position‑specific technique — helping athletes develop fundamentals that translate to higher‑level play.

Coaching & Player Development

•⁠ ⁠6+ years of coaching experience across youth, private, small-group, and team environments.
•⁠ ⁠US Soccer D License.
•⁠ ⁠Director of the Elite5 Training Program, focused on delivering a high-level, detail-driven development environment.
•⁠ ⁠Specializes in developing attack-minded players, with an emphasis on shooting, finishing, attacking movements, and 1v1 ability.
•⁠ ⁠Builds training sessions around technical precision, decision-making, intensity, and purposeful repetition.
•⁠ ⁠Committed to helping players develop the technical foundation, confidence, and habits needed to perform at a higher level.

Coaching Philosophy

Elite5 is built around the belief that player development comes from intentional training and attention to detail. Coach Rafa challenges players to understand not only what they are doing, but why they are doing it, creating a training environment designed to develop smarter, more confident, and more complete players.

Leadership / Coaching Experience

•⁠ ⁠Coach at Indoor 5 Soccer for 4 years.
•⁠ ⁠Leads technical development sessions for youth players.
•⁠ ⁠Specializes in confidence‑building, game IQ, and high‑energy training.
•⁠ ⁠Experienced in creating positive, competitive environments for player growth.
•⁠ ⁠Focused on developing discipline, teamwork, and strong work ethic in athletes.

Coaching Philosophy

Coach Diego is committed to helping players learn, compete, and enjoy the game. His approach emphasizes:
•⁠ ⁠Strong technical foundations.
•⁠ ⁠Smarter decision‑making.
•⁠ ⁠Teamwork and communication
•⁠ ⁠Confidence, discipline, and consistent effort.

Growing up in the Las Vegas soccer community taught him the importance of commitment, improvement, and the impact of great coaching. Diego brings that same passion and support to every player he works with.

Leadership / Coaching Experience

•⁠ ⁠Coaching experience with boys’ and girls’ varsity programs in Southern California.
•⁠ ⁠Provides private one‑on‑one training for players of multiple ages and skill levels.
•⁠ ⁠Specializes in attacking development, finishing, movement off the ball, and game IQ.
•⁠ ⁠Experienced in building confidence, decision‑making, and technical sharpness.
•⁠ ⁠Creates competitive, supportive environments that challenge players mentally and technically.

Coaching Philosophy

Coach Rivas brings her championship background and elite playing experience directly into her coaching. She focuses on helping players improve technically, think faster, attack with purpose, and develop a deeper understanding of the game. Her goal is to push athletes to grow through high‑level training while maintaining a positive, motivating environment.