Prodigy Trainers
Director of Coaching - Bryan Zuluaga
Ex-professional soccer player
Bryan is originally from Manizales, Colombia. As a kid he always loved soccer and growing up in Colombia you could say that is a normal thing. After moving to the US when he was Seven years old he grew up playing youth soccer in Orlando, Florida with Florida Rush. He proceeded to go to college and play for Johnson & Wales University in Miami on a soccer scholarship. Below is his notable playing experience including playing professional soccer in the Portuguese 3rd Division.
Experience:
UPSL Ginga Atlanta, GA 2020-21 Undefeated UPSL champions
- PRO Nacional Portugal Ericeirense 2016-17
- NAIA D1 Sun Conference Johnson & Wales University 2012-2016
- Youth Soccer, Florida Rush Soccer Club
Bryan brings on first hand experience and knowledge on what it takes to play at the highest levels. Experiencing the type of development a player should receive and put the work in, in order to perfect their skills and make it to the elite level.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Sports, Entertainment, & Event Management
- US Soccer Coaching License
- Professional Soccer Experience
- Speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese
Prior to being a part of Prodigy Soccer he worked for Global Image Sports, a company that provided elite exposure opportunities for players ages 7-18. He assisted in organizing camps and Tours abroad, events bringing youth academies from West Ham United, RCD Espanyol, FC Schalke 04, Atletico Madrid, Wolverhampton Wanderers and more, to coach kids from all over the US. Through this process he got to learn from some of the best youth development academies in the world and make connections that enable him to help youth players receive more opportunities.
Prodigy Coach - Christian Tiniaco
Ex professional in Venezuela
Coach Christian has great experience and knowledge of the game. He played and debuted for his local pro club Zulia Futbol Club in Venezuela at an early age. He then went to Spain where he obtained his Level 2 UEFA Pro coaching license and coached for two years. Also formerly coached in Idea sports academy in Orlando Florida with top coaches from Spain.
2 years coaching in Spain, 5 years coaching in USA.
Players really enjoy working with coach Christian and his challenging training sessions, he has been with Prodigy for 2 years now.
