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United Futbol Academy

Metro Atlanta

Meet Our Coaches

Jon Akin

Executive Director
- U.S. Soccer “A” coaching license.
- NSCAA “Premier” license.
- U.S. Soccer National “Youth” license.
- Head coach of Oglethorpe University men’s soccer team – 16 years.
- Played 5 years professionally in U.S. A-League and Irish Premier League.
- 2x All-American player at St. Leo University.
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Luke Collins

Director of Coaching
- U.S. Soccer “A” coaching license.
- Coerver Youth Coaching license.
- GA Soccer ODP head coach.
- Previous coaching/director experience at UFA, Forsyth Fusion, and HCSA.
- Graduate of Clayton College & State University.
- Clayton State University Men’s Soccer team.
- NCAA Division II Soccer Championships.
Derrick Burgess

Asst. Director of Coaching
- Director of BFC Soccer School of Excellence.
- U.S. Soccer “B” coaching license.
- Advance National Diploma.
- United Soccer Coaches Premier Diploma.
- Director of Coaching Diploma.
- Bermuda Youth National Team.
- Coach at Cross Keys High School.
- CPR certified, Heads Up Concussion Training.
- Atlanta United CEP.
- Email: derrick@brookhavenfc.org
Ryan Burkhart

Staff Coach
- 10 years of club and high school playing experience.
- Played on the Georgia College State University club team.
Reed Norton

Staff Coach
- Current Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator at Oglethorpe University
- Previously Assistant Coach at Georgia Southern University (2016-2018) and Club Coach for Tormenta FC (2016-2017).
- Currently pursuing United Soccer Coaches “D” License.
- Played Division I Soccer at North Carolina State University (2014-2015) and Georgia Southern University (2012-2013).
- U-17 United States National Team member.
- Bachelor’s of Science degree in Sport Management.
- Master’s of Science degree in Coaching.
- Played club soccer for Concorde Fire and Augusta Arsenal.
Devon Patterson

Staff Coach
- U.S. Soccer “D” coaching license.
- Previous coaching experience at Thunder Soccer Association and Future Stars Soccer Academy.
- Playing experience includes Oglethorpe University (NCAA D3), Georgia United Development Academy, and American NPSL.
Eugene Terry

Staff Coach
- United Soccer Coaches Nationals Diploma.
- Previously coached at United Futbol Academy.
- Played at Presbyterian College.
Micah Akin

Staff Coach
- USSF D license.
- Coached 4 years at Marist High school, coached the reserve program at Oglethorpe University and coached for 2 years at BFC.
- Played for Oglethorpe University for 4 years and played professionally in Germany for a year.
Neil Lynch

Staff Coach
- Hold USSF D license and English FA Level 2.
- Coaching experience includes 15 years as Georgia Youth Soccer competitive coach — Brookhaven FC; UFA; Forsyth Fusion
- Played at Leeds Beckett University, England.
Gabe Chapman

Staff Coach