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Bay Lions FSC 2024-2025 Coaching Staff:
With years of combined experience and commitment to developing young talent, our coaches are dedicated to helping your child reach the next level of soccer.
Bay Lions FSC Club Director
2010 & 2009 ELITE Head Coach
Coach Simon Henao
Coach Simon became the Head Coach of Bay Lions FSC in 2017 and was later promoted to Club Director in 2018. Simon is currently leading the club’s two oldest age groups, 2009 and 2010 ELITE.
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 brings the most experience to our Bay Lions coaching staff, with an impressive 30-year soccer career that culminated in his role as 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 ELITE Head Coach
2009 Boys Elite & 2010 Co-Head Coach
Coach Tomas Henao
Coach T brings 17 years of playing experience to his role as a Grassroots Coach, having played Division 1 soccer at Florida International University. Currently he serves as 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 with a passion for soccer that began at the age of 6. He concluded his playing career at 21 in the 4th Division of the 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 joined the Bay Lions in 2023, taking the helm of U12 boys team that season. With 15 years of coaching experience, including playing at the level for the NJCAA and NAIA, he is now a USSF C Licensed Coach. This season, Coach Erikk will coaching both the 2012 and 2013 boys 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 formed U8 boys team in the FYSL Match League. Competing against other of 2017 boys, he is thrilled to teach the next generation of Bay Lions FSC not just the game of soccer, but also the joy of being part of 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 joined the Bay Lions in 2021 and is one of two strength & conditioning coaches at Bay Lions FSC, working with athletes aged 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 the newest member of the Bay Lions strength & conditioning team. He will collaborate with Coach Manny to train all athletes ranging from ages 8 to 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
Sami serves as the assistant coach for the Bay Lions U8-U16 teams. He brings 6 years of soccer experience, having played on a Division 1 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