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Summary 

Born  in Belgrade, Serbia, Coach Alex (Keder) learned his first soccer steps  playing futsal pickup games with older players form the city. At age 11,  he joined the Partizan Soccer Club Youth Academy, playing futsal tournaments in many European countries. At 15, Alex became the  youngest-ever Serbian Futsal National Team member. 

Turning Pro at age  21, Alex joined the New York Express Arena Soccer Club and later completed his professional career playing for the San Diego Sockers.  Alex is honored as one of the "San Diego Sockers Legends" for his success on the field. He continues to promote the game at the youth level as the Founder, President and Technical Director of AFC Rondo Irvine.

Coaching Experience 

• AFC Rondo Irvine - Director Of Coaching 
• Crestmont University - Women’s Head Coach
• USSF National “B” Coaching License
• Westcliff University Girls Futsal - Head Coach
• West Coast FC - Girls Youth Director
• Irvine High School Varsity - Head Coach
• USSF - Academy Coach
• ECNL - Head Coach
• Club Soccer Coach of over 30 years 

Player Experience 

• San Diego Sockers: Rookie of the Year runner-up, 28 goals and 10 assists in 36 games
• San Diego Sockers: Two time Arena National Champions
• New York Express: Arena Soccer League
• Avala FC, Sydney Australia 
• University de Orizaba, Mexico: MVP of their Arena Soccer League Champions
• Serbian National Futsal Team
• Youth member of Partizan FC Youth Academy Program 

Education and Certifications 

• Bachelor of Science - Physical Education University of Belgrade, Serbia
• La Liga Formation Methodology - Coursework and Training
• USSF National “B” Coaching License 

Family

• Coach Alex is married to Kathy; together, they have three kids;  Milan, Daniela, (played for SDSU) and Tamara. They reside in Aliso Viejo.

Summary

Born in Santa Clarita, California, Coach Shane Kelley developed his love for soccer at an early age, first playing in the backyard with his older brother, Logan. He began playing organized soccer at age four and progressed from AYSO into competitive club soccer, eventually competing at the Premier level with Valley United.

Shane was also a four-year starter and two-year captain at Canyon High School, where he helped the program reach the CIF playoffs for the first time in more than a decade.

Today, Coach Shane brings his playing, coaching, and educational background in sport and performance psychology to AFC Rondo, where he works with players in the Jr. Rondo U4 through U7 Academy Program.

Coaching Experience 

• AFC Rondo - Jr. Rondo U4 through U7 - Head Coach - JR. Rondo Director
• Crestmont University - Women's Assistant Coach
• Clovis West High School - Varsity Assistant Coach
• Clovis West High School - Freshman Head Coach

Player Experience 

• Valley United - Starting Center Back; progressed with the team from Bronze to Premier level
• Canyon High School - Four-year starter and two-year captain
• Competitive youth soccer - AYSO and club soccer

Education and Certifications 

• University of California, Santa Barbara - Bachelor of Science in Psychological & Brain Sciences
• California State University, Fresno - Master of Science in Sport & Performance Psychology

Summary

Giovanny Silva, (Coach Gio) is currently a student-athlete at Crestmont University and recently transferred from Santa Ana College. He graduated from Garden Grove High School, where he played varsity soccer throughout all four years. 

Giovanny began playing soccer at the age of 11 and has continued to develop his game through competitive club teams, college soccer, and adult leagues. Outside of the college season, he continues competing in multiple leagues, allowing him to stay active, gain valuable experience, and further develop as a player. Coach Gio serves as the AFC Rondo Head Coach for the U8 through U10 age groups.

Coaching Experience 

• AFC Rondo - Boys U8 - U10 - Head Coach
• Irvine High School - Freshman Assistant Coach
• Alianza Azteca - U16 - U17 - Head Coach

Player Experience 

• Crestmont University
• Santa Ana College
• Garden Grove High School
• Strikers FC
• Slammers FC
• OC Kings (UPSL)

Education and Certifications 

• Crestmont University - Business Administration
• Santa Ana College - Associate Degree in Child Development
• Garden Grove High School - High School Diploma
• First Aid & CPR Certified

Family

• Coach Gio has one sister and comes from a large soccer-loving family with more than 30 cousins, many of whom also play the game. He resides in Garden Grove.

Summary 

Born and raised in Irvine, California, Coach Trevor Hyman began his competitive soccer career with Irvine Strikers before joining West Coast FC, where he trained under Coach Alex Filipovic. He later played for Pateadores and captained both the U14 Cal South and Region IV ODP teams.

In 2011, Trevor moved to Arizona to join the Real Salt Lake Youth Academy, training under former U.S. Men's National Team assistant coach Martin Vasquez. He later committed to Stanford University, where he was part of back-to-back NCAA Division I National Championship teams in 2015 and 2016 and three consecutive Pac-12 Championship teams from 2014–2016.

Today, Coach Trevor brings his extensive playing experience and technical knowledge to AFC Rondo, where he coaches the Boys U16 through U19 age group, while continuing to develop youth players through private training in Southern California.

Coaching Experience 

• AFC Rondo - Boys U17 through U19 - Head Coach
• Stanford Soccer Camps - U14–U16 Coach (2013–2016)
• Georgia Tech Club Soccer - Player/Manager
• Private 1:1 Training - Youth Player Development

Player Experience
 

• Georgia Revolution (NPSL)
• Stanford University - Two-time NCAA Division I National Champion (2015, 2016)
• Stanford University - Three-time Pac-12 Champion (2014, 2015, 2016)
• Real Salt Lake Youth Academy (Arizona)
• Cal South ODP & Region IV ODP - U14 Team Captain
• Pateadores - Captain, USSDA Developmental Player
• West Coast FC - Three-time Cal South National Cup Champion; Two-time USYSA Region IV Champion
• Irvine Strikers

Education & Certifications
 

• Stanford University - B.S. in Engineering
• Georgia Tech - Master of Industrial Design

Summary 

Born and raised in Southern California, Coach Amelia is a student-athlete at Crestmont University. She graduated from Los Amigos High School, where she played varsity soccer, and has continued her playing career at the collegiate level.

Amelia began playing soccer at age eight and developed her game through high school and competitive club soccer, including time with Anaheim FC. Today, she brings her playing experience and passion for the game to AFC Rondo, where she serves as Head Coach for the U8–U10 age groups.

Coaching Experience 

• AFC Rondo - Girls U8 through U10 - Head Coach

Player Experience
 

• TCrestmont University
• Anaheim FC
• Los Amigos High School
• Ocean View High School

Education
 

• Crestmont University — Current Student
• Los Amigos High School — High School Diploma

Family

Coach Amelia comes from a soccer-loving family and shares her passion for the game with her parents and sister.

Summary 

Born and raised in Orange County, California, Coach Erick has more than 11 years of coaching experience at the youth, high school, club, collegiate, and community levels. He is passionate about developing technically skilled, confident players through the AFC Rondo Training System, emphasizing ball possession, intelligent decision-making, and continuous player development.

Coach Erick currently coaches the AFC Rondo Girls U14 through U17 AFC Rondo Training Sessions while serving as Head Coach of the Santiago High School Girls Soccer Program and Assistant Coach with the Crestmont University Women's Soccer Team.

Coaching Experience 

• AFC Rondo - Girls U14 through U17 - Head Coach
• Santiago High School - Varsity Girls - Head Coach
• California State University, Fullerton Women's Club Soccer - Head Coach
• So Cal Reds FC - After-School Multi-Sport Program Coach
• Strikers FC - Girls U15 Flight 2 - Head Coach
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Garden Grove - Child Development Professional & Soccer Coach
• Private Youth Soccer Coach - Over 11 years of experience developing players from beginner to collegiate levels

Player Experience
 

• Toros Neza USA (UPSL)
• Long Beach City FC (UPSL)
• Competitive youth and adult soccer throughout Southern California

Education & Certifications
 

• CPR & First Aid Certified
• NFHS Heat Illness Prevention Certified
• NFHS Concussion in Sports Certified
• Ongoing education in youth player development and coaching methodology