Coaching Staff
Many of our coaches have years of experience both playing soccer as well as working with kids. All our coaches are highly qualified and hand-selected for their knowledge, personality and experience. Two of Craig's children, Nick and Mara, are top level players and bring their playing and GSA experience to help aid in the development of the next generation. You can watch their youtube highlight videos here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezZMWHSNdAk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_bu70O_9rk
Craig Hyde
Head Coach & Director
Craig is a former professional soccer player in San Diego (S.D. Nomads in the APSL) and in Germany (Hamburger Sport Verein II and Altona 93 in the 3rd Division). Craig was the first US American to have coached at the professional level in Germany!
He holds the German Soccer Federation (DFB) "B" & "C" coaching licenses and the USSF "B" coaching license and the NSCAA National Youth Diploma.
Craig has coached at all levels and ages from Microsoccer (3-5 year olds) to professional soccer, as assistant coach for the Hamburger Sport Verein's Women's Bundesliga (1st division) soccer team.
In addition to the German Soccer Academy, Craig has also coached in San Diego at the Crusaders Soccer Club, Albion SC, and Rebels SC competitive youth soccer programs, was the Chula Vista High Boys JV coach, and was the assistant coach at Cuyamaca College.
Craig is also a California credentialed teacher with over 15 years of classroom experience.
Janell Moore
Coach
Coach Janell is also a California credentialed teacher and a competitive soccer player, whose love for the game and outgoing personality have made her very popular with the children.
Her creative input has helped to make the German Soccer Academy experience even more enjoyable.