5N2 Footy Academy

Meet theCoaching Staff

The coaches who run every rondo, every session, and every sideline at 5N2 Footy.

Our Coaching Staff

Meet the staff who run every rondo, every session, and every sideline at 5N2 Footy.

Coach Jesse Torres

Coach Jesse Torres

Head Coach — Academy

My name is Coach Jesse, and I've been passionate about the beautiful game for over 30 years. I currently hold a USSF National D License and am actively pursuing my National C License to further enhance my coaching credentials. As an ISSA Certified Personal Trainer and a dedicated private soccer trainer, I'm deeply committed to youth soccer development — I take pride in helping young players sharpen their technical skills, tactical understanding, and physical performance on the field.

My wife and I are proud soccer parents to twin girls who play for Sporting Gainesville and a son who plays for WEC Premier, where our family's love for the game continues to grow every day.

Education & Certifications

  • USSF National D Coaching License — currently pursuing National C License
  • ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
  • MBA and MS in Sports Management
  • CPR/AED Certified

Coaching Style

My coaching philosophy centers around a possession-based style of play, emphasizing the creation and finding of space through smart movement and technical precision. I focus heavily on first touch and accurate passing, using game-like scenarios to prepare players for real match conditions. I teach players to recognize opportunities to attack space when on the ball, while off the ball, I stress the importance of providing consistent support to teammates to maintain flow and build effective team play.