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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

Born in Afghanistan, Coach Morteza Wakilzada developed a passion for soccer at an early age. After moving to the United States at 13, he continued his development through competitive club and high school soccer, building a strong foundation in the technical, tactical, and disciplined aspects of the game.

Morteza is currently a senior student-athlete at Irvine High School, where he plays varsity soccer as a defender. As a young coach who is still actively competing, he brings a relatable perspective to player development and enjoys helping young athletes improve their technical ability, confidence, understanding of the game, and love for soccer.

Today, Coach Morteza brings his playing experience and passion for player development to AFC Rondo, where he works with our U8 and U9 Boys players, helping them build their skills, confidence, and understanding of the game.

Coaching Experience 

• AFC Rondo - U8 - U9 Boys Program - Head Coach
• Private Soccer Training
• Provides individual player development focused on technical skills, confidence, and helping young players progress toward the next level.

Player Experience 

• Irvine High School - Varsity Soccer Defender - Student-Athlete
• West Coast FC - U17 - Competitive Club Player - 2 Years
• SoCal Reds - EA Team - Competitive Club Player - 1 Year
• Youth Soccer - Afghanistan
• Began playing soccer at a young age, establishing the foundation for his continued development and passion for the game.

Education and Certifications 

• Irvine High School - Senior Student-Athlete
• Certified Soccer Referee

Summary

Coach Usman Ahmed developed a passion for soccer at an early age, beginning to play at nine years old. Since then, he has continued his development through competitive club soccer, adult leagues, and futsal, gaining experience across different levels and environments of the game.

Usman is currently a student-athlete at Irvine Valley College. He graduated from Irvine High School, where he played varsity soccer as a goalkeeper. His experience in goal has given him a strong understanding of the position and the technical and mental skills required to develop young goalkeepers.

Today, Coach Usman brings his playing experience and passion for player development to AFC Rondo, where he serves as a Head Coach with our U8 and U9 Boys teams and also works with players in our goalkeeper program.

Coaching Experience 

• AFC Rondo - U8 - U9 Boys Program - Head Coach
• AFC Rondo - Goalkeeper Program - Goalkeeper Coach
• Private Soccer Training - Individual player development and goalkeeper training

Player Experience 

• Irvine Valley College - Student-Athlete
• Irvine High School - Varsity Soccer Goalkeeper - Student-Athlete
• AMSG - USL Academy - Competitive Player

Education and Certifications 

• Irvine High School - High School Diploma

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.