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MARTI PRATS
BARCELONA, SPAIN
DIRECTOR OF COACHING
B.S. in Physical Fitness and UEFA PRO License
Started his coaching career in Barcelona, where he coached for Manlleu and Vic prior to moving overseas.
Head coach in different academies and LALIGA projects in China (Changsha and Shangai). He also worked as a Senior Coach for Juventus and BVB.
Senior coach for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona in Local and International Projects.
Moved to Dallas in 2023 to work as a Technical Director for LALIGA ACADEMY Dallas.
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BORJA BARBERO, PhD
VALLADOLID, SPAIN
DIRECTOR OF GOALKEEPING | HEAD COACH
USYS-trained coach and former NCAA Division I goalkeeper with extensive experience in coaching, scouting, and goalkeeper development across U.S. youth, collegiate, and semi-professional levels.
He served as head coach of Brazos Valley Cavalry (UPSL), assistant coach at Corpus Christi FC (USL2), and director of goalkeeping at Brazos Valley Cavalry Youth Academy, where he developed multiple collegiate and national team goalkeepers.
He has scouted for the Philadelphia Union and coached with South Texas ODP and PGK Academy.
A former player at Real Valladolid, IONA College, and the University of Delaware, he also holds U.S. Soccer “C” license.
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JUANITA ROA
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA
HEAD COACH
With a B.S. in Psychology focused on athletes' mental health, Juanita embarked on her coaching journey during her senior year of college, passionately supporting both women's and men's teams.
Her dedication flourished through various coaching jobs, including camps with Arsenal, Real Madrid Foundation and PSG, ultimately leading her to become a coach at LALIGA ACADEMY Dallas, where she was the head coach for multiple age groups both in boys and girls.
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JUAN MORENO
DALLAS, TEXAS
HEAD COACH
With a strong background in competitive youth soccer, this coach progressed through every stage of the North Texas Soccer system, including the Classic League and ECNL. He competed at the highest levels, representing his teams at prestigious tournaments such as the Dallas Cup and national championships.
His playing career also includes time in the UPSL and participation in LALIGA ACADEMY’s U21 system, which led to a coaching opportunity with the LALIGA ACADEMY Dallas.
Additionally, he brings international coaching experience from his time with PSG in Canada. His journey from player to coach reflects a deep understanding of player development and a passion for guiding the next generation.
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OSKAR MANZANARES
DALLAS, TEXAS
HEAD COACH
Oskar began his soccer journey playing at the recreational, select, and high school levels, eventually earning opportunities to compete at the collegiate level. He continued his playing career in the UPSL and MPL, gaining valuable experience in the semi-professional ranks.
His coaching career launched in Dallas after playing under the LALIGA ACADEMY’s U21 system. Following a successful season, Oskar continued collaborating with LALIGA ACADEMY on various football development projects, steadily growing into a leadership role.
Oskar also brings elite international experience, having supported coaching staff from renowned clubs such as PSG and Arsenal.