Ela Soccer Club Competitive program is committed to developing each player to his or her fullest potential. To support this goal, Ela provides professional training to all age levels. 

The coaches are committed to providing a quality environment that allows for player development. Part of that development does involve getting a player exposed to different training approaches and styles. Therefore, Ela does not support a “one coach for life” philosophy.

Director of Coaching
Jose Fleita began his coaching career after playing professionally in the U.S. and Argentina. He joined Ela Soccer in 2000. Jose is a member of the IYSA Olympic Development Program (ODP) coaching staff. Jose holds a  USSF National Youth License and a USSF C License. 
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Technical Director
Gin has over 25 years of professional coaching experience in both the U.S. and England. He has played semi-professionally in England and holds an English F.A. Coaching License, a USSF National Youth License and a USSF  C License. 
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Staff Coach
Born in Jamaica Creggton was part of the Jamaican U23 team. He played collegiately for Daytona State College, University of Cincinnati and Loyola Marymount University. Creggton holds the grassroots 7v7 and 9v9 license.
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Staff Coach
Ryan played for the Scotland Youth National Team from Under 15 to Under 21 and professionally in Scotland. He began Coaching in 2019 and has coached numerous teams and served previously as Academy Director. He holds a US Soccer National D License.
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Full Time Staff Coach
Born in the Czech Republic, Jan moved to the US at the age of 14 and played for various club teams in Florida. He attended the prestigious IMG Soccer Academy in Bradenton, FL for three years. After high school, Jan signed a professional contract with New England Revolution and made a few appearances before an injury sidelined him for the season. He played with a couple semi-professional teams while starting his coaching career which brought him to Chicago to coach for the Chicago Fire Juniors program. He holds a US Soccer National D License. 
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Staff Coach
John has been coaching for Ela Soccer for 10 years in the Recreation Program, Skills Academy and Academy Program. John holds a USSF E license
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Staff Coach
Eric played youth soccer locally and then went on to be two time team captain while playing collegiate soccer at Augustana College. Eric has over 10 years coaching experience and has also served in the past as Programs Director and Assistant Director of Coaching. He holds a US Soccer National B License and the US Soccer National Youth License.
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Luke has been coaching in the Chicago area since 2012 at the school and club level. He played at University of Wisconsin Whitewater and served as team captain during his junior and senior years. Luke holds a  USSF  D License.
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Staff Coach
Stephanie played youth soccer locally and then went on to be play at Harper College and Calumet College of St Jospeh in Indiana.  In addition to soccer Stephanie excelled at track and field and was a USATF Junior Olympic qualifier. She has served as a head coach and youth program leader for the past 3 years.  Stephanie holds a 7v7 Grassroots license.
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Staff Coach
Andy has coached for Ela since 2013.  He was a three year varsity player at Hoffman Estates and a 4 year club player at Eastern Illinois University.  Prior to joining Ela he coached for Palatine High School. Andy holds a USSF D License.
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Staff Coach
Taso grew up playing youth soccer locally and has over 20 years of experience coaching youth soccer in the Chicago area.   He holds a US Soccer D License along with the NSCAA National Diploma and the NSCAA Advanced National Diploma.
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Full Time Staff Coach
As a former Ela Soccer player, Craig joins the club as a full time staff coach.  Craig played for the U19 Chicago Fire Academy and collegiately at Ohio State University.  Craig currently holds a USSF Grass Roots Coaching license
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Drive Goalkeeping will provide the GK training 

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