MVP Staff

Coaches Who Develop The Player And The Person

Meet the coaches helping MVP players grow on and off the field through technical training, competitive standards, and a player-first approach.

Coaching Assignments

Coach Profiles And Player Groups

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Jose Valencia

President & Founder / Head Coach

Jose Valencia

Born in Guanajuato, Mexico, and raised in Southwest Florida, Jose's passion for soccer runs deep. After developing in local youth teams, Jose moved on to the Academy level with Chivas Academy in Bradenton, FL, gaining experience in international friendlies against Brazil's U17s, the USYNT U17s, and professional teams.

Jose brings playing and coaching experience from LYSA and Florida West back to the community with a clear belief: coaches and mentors develop the player and the overall person.

Player Groups

Club leadershipPlayer developmentCompetitive team oversight
Humberto Saldana

Head Coach

Humberto Saldana

Humberto Saldana is a USSF certified coach with extensive youth soccer experience and a background playing in top divisions in Leon, Mexico.

His coaching philosophy puts the player first, creating a supportive environment where individuals are challenged to reach their full potential.

Player Groups

Development academyTechnical developmentTeam assignment to confirm
Cory Keck

Head Coach - Boys U9

Cory Keck

Cory Keck joins MVP with more than 8 years of coaching experience developing players from U5 to U15 and a USSF D License.

Cory focuses on strong technical foundations, smart habits, and the confidence young players need to grow with purpose.

Player Groups

Boys U9U5-U15 player development experienceTechnical foundations
George Camargo

Head Coach - Girls U11 & U12

George Camargo

George Camargo brings more than 30 years of leadership, coaching, and mentorship experience to MVP, along with a USSF National D License and US Youth Futsal certification.

His standard is direct and player-friendly: work hard, play smart, have fun, and get it done.

Player Groups

Girls U11Girls U12Competitive mentality
MVP player development pyramid

Player Development Pyramid

Master The Ball. Understand The Game.

MVP's development model gives families a simple way to understand the process: build technical control first, then layer in awareness, mentality, and team tactics.

1

Ball Mastery

Dribbling and control, first touch and turns, and comfort using both feet.

2

Game Intelligence

Scanning, awareness, and decision making so players understand what the game is asking of them.

3

Mentality

Confidence, competitiveness, resilience, and leadership under pressure.

4

Tactical Understanding

Positioning, team shape, pressing triggers, and connected team play.