Meet the Team
Jesse Salazar
Founder & Sporting Director and Coach
Coach Jesse is more than a soccer coach he’s a mentor, leader, and role model who truly cares about each child’s growth.
With years of experience working with young players, Coach Jesse creates a structured, positive, and encouraging environment where kids feel supported and motivated to improve. His sessions are consistent and intentional, helping players build confidence, discipline, and strong fundamentals all while having fun.
Coach Jesse is certified through FIFA, US Soccer, and ICAFUT, and specializes in forming and developing young players. His coaching philosophy focuses on teaching the game the right way from the beginning building proper technique, habits, and understanding that support long-term growth.
What truly sets Coach Jesse apart is his ability to connect with kids as individuals. He understands that every child learns differently and takes the time to make sure each player feels seen, encouraged, and challenged at the right level. Parents value his reliability, punctuality, and communication, while players respond to his positive energy and leadership.
Coach Jesse believes soccer is a powerful tool for teaching life skills such as responsibility, respect, effort, and confidence. His goal is not only to develop better soccer players, but to help children grow into confident, disciplined individuals on and off the field.
“My mission is simple to help young players grow with confidence, structure, and a true love for the game.”
Nello Vanni Y Birch
Digital Marketing & Content Director
Digital Marketing and Content Director Nello is our support system working behind the scenes to better ABCSoccer4Kids. Nello’s key role is managing the systems, technology and digital presence of our academy to ensure it runs smoothly and efficiently. He keeps everything organized and connected with a strong ability to problem solve and adapt to our developing organization. Nello brings a tech-savvy mind set that helps ABCSoccer4Kids operate efficiently and continue to grow.
From communication systems to digital platforms, his work allows our coaches to focus fully on what matters most developing players on the field, along with staying connect to our community.
More than that Nello is someone who genuinely cares about developing ABCSoccer4Kids to create a seamless and positive experience for all involved. Always willing to step in, support and help when needed he embodies the values of teamwork, reliability and service that defines our academy.
One Soccer Academy. Unlimited Fun.
Carlos Rivera
Coach
Coach Carlos brings a lifelong passion for soccer and a strong competitive playing background to Jaguar Soccer Academy. He played club soccer with MVLA through age 18 before continuing at the community college level, and has since begun applying that experience to coaching and player development. With previous experience as an assistant coach and currently pursuing his coaching licenses, Coach Carlos is committed to creating a positive, competitive, and development-focused environment where young players can build strong technical skills, confidence, soccer intelligence, and a lasting love for the game.