Our objective is to bring in quality people to create a culture and learning environment that continually maximizes each person’s potential. We continually seek individuals with a player-first mentality, growth mindset, and interpersonal skills to help maximize our players' development.

  • Nathan Cotton
    Interim Academy General Manager
     Qualification
    • B.S., Behavioral Neuroscience, The Ohio State University
     Experience
    • Crew SC First Team Video Performance Analyst
    • Crew SC Academy Video Performance Analyst Intern and Scout
    • Ohio State University Men's Club Soccer, Assistant Coach (2017-19)
    • Ohio State University Men's Club Soccer Player (2012-15)
     Years with Crew SC
    • Two (2) years
  • Laurent Courtois
    Academy Head Coach
     Qualification
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     Experience
    •   
     Years with Crew SC
    • One (1) year
     
  • Kelvin Jones
    Academy Head Coach
     Qualification
    • USSF National A Coaching License
    • NSCAA Director of Coaching Diploma 
    • USYSA National Youth License
    • BS Health and Exercise Science Wake Forest University
     Experience
    • Director of Coaching Virginia Legacy SC (2011-2017)
    • Virginia Youth Soccer Association ODP Head Coach (2011-2017)
    • Fredericksburg Soccer Association PDL Assistant Coach (2011)
    • Charleston Battery Player (2004-2006)
    • Richmond Kickers Player (2006-2009)  
     Years with Crew SC
    • Two (2) years
     
  • Evan Fuhs
    Academy Head Coach
     Qualification
    •  
     Experience
    •  
     Years with Crew SC
    • One (1) year
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    Mutanda Kwesele
    Academy Head Coach
     Qualification
    •  
     Experience
    •  
     Years with Crew SC
    • One (1) year
  • David Winner
    Academy Goalkeeper Coach
     Qualification
    •  
     Experience
    •  
     Years with Crew SC
    • One (1) year
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    Ben Crognale
    Video Analyst/Academy Assistant Coach
     Qualification
    • USSF National “C” License
    • BA, History, Loyola University Chicago
     Experience
    • Crew SC Academy Video Analyst
    • Crew SC Academy Assistant Coach U14/U19 Assistant 
    • Crew SC Academy Assistant U12 Coach
    • Loyola University Chicago Player
     Years with Crew SC
    • Five (5) years
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    Tristan Koen
    Academy Team Coordinator
     Qualification
    • BS Sport Management w/Minor in Athletic Coaching
     Experience
    • Minnesota United FC Academy Administrator
    • Minnesota United FC Academy Intern
    • Minnesota United FC Match Day Operations Staff
    • Lake Erie College Sport Operations Graduate Assistant
     Years with Crew SC
    • One (1) year
     
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    Spencer Blevins
    Head Athletic Trainer
     Qualification
    • Heidelberg University BS in Athletic Training
    • Certified and licensed in the State of Ohio
    • Certified Graston Technique Provider 
     Experience
    • One (1) year as a Certified AT
    • Three (3) years with Varsity Spirit
     Years with Crew SC
    • One (1) year