Check out Bay Lions FSC 2024-2025 Coaching Staff.
With years of combined experience and the will to make these kids the best they can be, these coaches will bring your kid to the next level of soccer.
Bay Lions FSC Club Director
2010 & 2009 Boys Elite Head Coach
Coach Simon Henao
Coach Simon started at Bay Lions FSC as a Head Coach in 2017. In 2018, Simon was was promoted to Club Director and is now the Head coach for Bay Lions two oldest groups, 2009 & 2010.
Coach Simon's Experiences:
🔹 USSF National C License & Chelsea FC Coaching Ed Certified
🔹 BS in Recreation & Sport Management, and Minor in Business
🔹 Has previously coached U8 thru U19 Boys
Goalkeeper Director
For All Bay Lions FSC Teams
Coach Anthony Stewart
Coach Anthony has the most experience out of all our Bay Lions coaches, with 30 years of soccer experience, and ending with being a Goalkeeper for the Jamaican National Team.
Coach Anthony's Experiences:
🔹IGCC Advance Goalkeeping Diploma
🔹 NSCAA l, ll, lll Diploma
🔹 Has previously coached ages 11-16
2011 Boys Head Coach
2009 Boys Elite & 2010 Co-Head Coach
Coach Tomas Henao
Coach T is a Grassroots Coach with 17 years of playing experience, playing Collegiate - D1 soccer for Florida International University. He now is the head coach for the 2011 Boys team.
Coach T's Experiences:
🔹 USSF National D License & Chelsea FC Coaching Ed Certified
🔹 Doctorate in Physical Therapy & BS in Physical Education
🔹 Has previously coached U8 thru U19 Boys
Head Coach for the 2009 Girls & 2014 Boys
Coach Chris Acevedo
Coach Chris is a Grassroots License Coach who has been playing soccer since the age of 6. Chris ended his playing career at 21, with 4th Division Soccer in USPL.
Coach Chris's Experiences:
🔹 Chelsea FC Coaching Ed Certified & on path for his USSF National D Coaching License
🔹 BS in REC & Sports Management
🔹 Has previously coached Girls & Boys from ages 6-15 years old
Head Coach for the 2012 & 2013 Boys Teams
Coach Erikk Ordonez
Coach Erikk started with Bay Lions in 2023, coaching the U12 boys team during that season. With 15 years of experience, ending with playing at a collegiate level for the NJCAA & NAIA., Coach Erikk is now a USSF National C Licensed Coach, and will be coaching the 2012 AND 2013 boy teams!
Coach Erikk's Experiences:
🔹USSF National C Coaching License
🔹 BS in Chemistry
🔹 Has previously coached Girls & Boys from ages 6-15 years old
Head Coach for the 2017 Boys Team
Coach Ivan Franco
Coach Ivan is the newest coach at Bay Lions FSC.
He will be coaching our newly added U8 boys team in the FYSL Match League. Competing vs other 2017 boy teams, he is excited to be able to teach the future of Bay Lions FSC not only soccer, but also the joy of growing up in the soccer community.
Coach Ivan's Experiences:
🔹 First year of coaching at Bay Lions
Bay Lions FSC Strength & Conditioning Coach
Coach Manny Oramas
Coach Manny started with Bay Lions in 2021 and is one of two strength & conditioning coaches at Bay Lions FSC, ranging from ages 8 to 16.
Coach Manny's Experiences:
🔹 BS in Psychology
🔹Played competitively for 15 years, ending with playing for Miami United FC at a NASL level
Bay Lions FSC Strength & Conditioning Coach
Coach Angel Martinez
Coach Angel is Bay Lions newest addition to the strength & conditioning team. He will be working along side Manny in coaching ages 8-16.
Coach Angel's Experiences:
🔹 BA Rehabilitation Therapy (in Progress at FIU)
🔹 Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach (NCSF)
🔹 Interned with FIU's Strength & Conditioning Athletics Department
🔹 Interned with Miami Athletic Club (USL-2 Soccer Team)
🔹 Taught Physical Education Kinder - 8th Grade
Bay Lions FSC Assistant Coach
Coach Samuel Henao
Coach Sami is Bay Lions assistant coach for the U8-U16 teams. With 6 years of soccer experience under his belt, ending with playing on a D1 Premier Fútbol League team.
Coach Sami's Experiences:
🔹 Coral Reef Senior High graduate of 2024
🔹Chelsea FC Coaching Ed Certified
🔹 Has previously helped coach ages 9-15 years olds