Meet Our Coaches!
Coach Claudine, born and raised in Jamaica, began playing soccer from a very young age. In love with the sport, Claudine received a full scholarship to Brescia University where she played all four years as their main forward and midfielder while earning her bachelor's in psychology. Upon her graduation, Claudine then went on to earn her Master's at Trinity University in school counseling. Never straying far from the sport, Claudine continued to gain experience and love for coaching through her various position at Khary Stockton soccer in Virginia, St. Albans Middle school, Thunder Soccer Club travel club where she coached U11 and U9s boys, EFSNA tournament coaching where Claudine coached the St. Michael's women's soccer team, and most recently with DC scores. In addition to her vast experience, Claudine currently holds certificates in Advance Technical Training: individual and pair defending, Functional training for Forwards, Give and Go, and Concussion Education, as well as completion of Part A of the USSF D licenses.
Fabrice Mukoko was introduced to soccer in the streets of Lubumbashi in DR Congo. His passion for the game took him to DeMatha Catholic High School, where he became a champion. After graduating, he walked-on at Mount Saint Mary’s University, where he starred for four years on the Varsity team. He opted get involved in youth soccer after obtaining his bachelor in business and MBA from his Alma Mater. He has been coaching youth soccer in the inner city of DC for over decade most notably with the DC United Foundation and DC Scores. He has worked also with several players individually that have gone on to play at the collegiate level as well as for the DC United Academy. His desire is to transmit values and help players grow in virtues through playing soccer. In addition, he utilizes his talents in various art mediums to reinforce values and character development. He received the Mingo Robert’s Coaching Excellence Award in 2019 for his work with DC Scores.
Coach Dennis begun playing soccer at the young age of 3 years old. His dedication to the sport led Dennis to the DC United U16 academy where he played until an unfortunate knee injury. Although unable to continue his professional career, Coach Dennis’s continued passions for the sport eventually lead him down the path of coaching in 2017. Gaining value experience working with some renowned organizations such as Up2Us and DC Scores, Technical Soccer Academy is happy to have Coach Dennis coaching with us.