Ignace ‘Iggy’ Moleka
USSF B License, Coerver Coaching Youth Diploma
A familiar name in the Atlanta youth soccer arena, Iggy is originally from Congo (DRC) and grew up in Europe. Iggy came in the United States in 1993 to play college soccer and study International Business at Florida International University. A FIU Hall of Famer, Iggy lead the Panthers to their first NCAA DI championship final in school history in 1996. He was named MVP at the Umbro Classic All Star and a First Team All American. His professional career took him to Japan for 2 seasons, on his national team for the African Cup, and back in the United States with the Atlanta Silverbacks.
He is the Silverbacks all-time leading scorer for 1999 - 2002 and 2000 MVP. His professional coaching experience includes 2003 – 2005 Atlanta Silverbacks assistant coach, 14 years as a professional trainer and coach of Academy, Classic, Athena, Regional, and ODP teams. Iggy was Coaching Director for ASA, where he helped many players to sign up with DI and DII Colleges. He now acts as Executive Director of Soccer for United Futbol Academy.
Don Schultz
USSF B License, NSCAA Advanced National Diploma
USSF Youth License
Coerver Coaching Youth Diploma
Don grew up playing soccer in Southern California starting at the age of 10. Coaches played a key role in his desire to be his best. As a sophomore playing on his high school’s varsity team, soccer was Don’s main sport outside of surfing. While playing in a half-time match during San Diego Socker’s indoor game, Don suffered an injury resulting in cartilage damage. His competitive play suffered as a result, but Don continues to play as an adult in both indoor and outdoor soccer at various leagues including the Fusion, Silverbacks, ASA and Stars.
Don also runs camps for players of all skill levels and oversaw the operations of the Forsyth Fusion Soccer Club. Don now acts as the Executive Director of Development for United Futbol Academy. Don was also named 99 Girls State ODP coach in 2012.
Jose’ Gaucho Pinho
USSF Youth License
Coerver Coaching Youth Diploma
Gaucho Pinho began playing professionally in Brazil with Flamengo from 1986-93. He went on to play for Botafogo from 1994-95, Nova Iguaci F.C. in 1996-97. He played for Brazil¹s national team as a youth player, earning 15 caps. Pinho was a goalkeeper coach for professional teams in Brazil following his playing career. Pinho was the Director of the Zico Soccer Academy and a coordinator for Zico¹s Inner City program
that taught soccer and life skills.
Gaucho is the Georgia State University Goalkeeper and Fitness Coach. He is also the Goalkeeper Coach for the Georgia Amateur Select team, a Georgia Soccer ODP staff coach, West Ham Regional Coach/Recruiter and served as Director of the FFSC Select Program. Gaucho Pinho acts as the Executive Director of Facilities for United Futbol Academy.
S. Deo Moleka
USSF Youth License
Coerver Coaching Youth Diploma
Deo is originally from Congo (DRC) and grew up playing soccer in Europe. He came in the US in 1993 and studied Management at Southeastern College in Florida. Deo has a track record of success of seven years as the Executive Director of Operations and Academy Director with the Atlanta Soccer Academy, a club he co-founded with his brother in Cumming, GA. Deo and his brother started ASA in the fall of 2003. They went from76 players that first season to over 1,400 hundreds in six years, becoming one of the most competitive and fastest growing club in Georgia, competing in all levels of play.
As a coach, Deo brought ASA it’s first tournament championship in 2004 with the 93 Girls, was Disney Jr. Showcase Final Four in 2007 with the 95 Girls, and State Cup Final Four in 2008 with the 95 Girls. He has 10 years of experience as a professional coach for Academy, Athena, Classic, and Elite teams. Deo played DII College and NAIA at Southeastern University in Florida, where he used sport to reach out to children in the innercity. He is the Executive Director of Operations for United Futbol Academy.