Anthony spent 13 years as the Coaching Resource Manager at Liverpool F.C. helping develop a curriculum that provides a well-rounded education both on and off the field. Anthony has a UEFA A License.

Anthony, originally from the UK and still based in Liverpool, as the Academy's Global Technical Director now directs the Coach Education and all soccer related activities at The Academy in the UK, US, Tanzania, and across the world.

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Daren has spent 20 years working in soccer between California and Utah.  Over that time, he has held a myriad of different positions.  He has experience as head coach, referee assigner, competition committee rep, regional director, and now the Academy's founding director.  He has also assisted with US Youth Soccer bylaws and policies as an advisory committee member, as well as having served as the 1st ever league commissioner for Utah Youth Soccer Association.  

Daren is passionate about the sport,  key on player and coach development as well as he believes in keeping a positive attitude, taking ownership and responsibility and that we all should be trying to learn something new every day.  A unique fact about Daren is that he has competed in competitive shooting at both the state and national level. He loves good food, movies and playing poker.

Based in Liverpool, U.K., David oversees all football international programs at 7 Elite Academy across the world within the Foundation Phase (U4 - U11).

He brings an unparalleled passion for child development in the early phase of their soccer career.  David holds a UEFA B License and is currently working on his UEFA A Licence.  He has completed multiple English FA Youth Modules including but not limited to English FA Level 1, Level 2; English FA Module 1, 2 and 3, and English FA Youth Award and has spent his life around some of the top development coaches in the World, including Paul McGuinness, Neil Bailey, Andy Smith and many more. 

He has worked with youth at Manchester City Football Schools and International Academy as well as an assistant coach for National Champion Pfeiffer University.  David has coached both boys and girls on youth teams and brings with him a hunger to continue in his education, as well as to grow and develop players both on and off the field.  

As the Head of Youth Development (U12 - U14), Shaylee is excited to create opportunities and pathways for athletes to reach their goals. Shaylee holds a USSF National C License and has been coaching and training kids of all ages for the past 12 years.

Shaylee was part of the DSU 2000 NJCAA National Championship team and received the NJCAA “Defensive Player of the Year” and All-American Awards for two consecutive years. As a team captain, Shaylee completed her soccer career playing at Utah State University where she earned her B.S. in Health & Wellness and received USU’s first NSCAA Regional Scholar Athlete Award.

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As Head of Futures Elite (U15 - U19) Jean Claude Gay brings a wealth of experience at assisting athletes transition from youth to professional levels of the game. He enjoys the challenge of polishing the talents of our athletes and assisting them in reaching their goals, both as athletes, but also as students in their academic pursuits and citizens of a global community.

Jean Claude hols a UEFA A license and is a UEFA Pro License Candidate.

Devin is currently the Head of Goalkeeping  for 7 Elite Academy as well as S.C. Assistant and GK coach for the Professional Development League team Ogden City.  Soccer is his passion and he feels fortunate to have a professional career spanning multiple roles including those of player, coach, trainer, and Director of Coaching.  He holds a USSF National C License and a USC Goalkeeper Diploma. 

Devin has coached with Utah Steam, FC United, Outlaws FC, Weber State University, and at Southern Virginia University. He has also spent 5 years on the Utah ODP coaching staff.

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Jonny is the current Head Coach for Division 1 side Dixie State University Men’s Team and was formerly an assistant coach at Utah Valley University. While coaching at the college level is his passion, he has also coached in the Olympic Development Program since 2013. His previous roles include Director of Coaching with other Utah clubs.

Jonny holds a USSF National C License and loves helping young athletes grow in the game and understand what it takes to build a solid profile for potential consideration at the college level.

Matt has a unique skill for developing  players of all ages, but excels at developing Pre-Academy aged players.  His engaging personality and soccer acumen translates well with players. He currently holds the USSF D license, working on his USSF C license.  Matt oversees the Pre-Academy Program across the state of Utah.  Matt also works with coaches in their education with Sports Session Planner, assisting coaches in building and creating top flight sessions for the development of the players in The Academy.  When not on the field, Matt enjoys time with his family.