Our staff is comprised of Soccer Educators 

Our staff grows with each summer making it the best ever! Every carefully selected coach has demonstrated an aptitude for motivating kids and recognizing teaching moments. They are effective communicators dedicated to soccer education.

• Trained to Implement Curriculum - every coach follows the same teaching format designed to inspire kids imagination, creativity, decision-making, inventiveness, and artistry.

• Motivate Kids - we are about motivating kids.  We specifically look for coaches that are out to motivate kids.  We are passionate about seeing kids exceed themselves and the expectations of others.  

• Player-Coach Ratios - our ratios of player to coach are designed for success based on our internationally recognized curriculum.  Players are grouped so that the number is ideal for implementing activities that teach the SasvariWay concepts

• Commitment to Developing Coaching/Teaching Skills - we only want those that don't think they know it all.  Coaches who are students of coaching are welcome here.

• Being a Former Player is NOT Enough - too many camps depend solely on former players as coaches.  The ability to teach, motivate, and bring the best out in every player is not inherent in all those who have played the game.

• Every Player Learns - teaching the very best players is too easy.  Getting the most out of the least experienced child who lacks confidence is the true measure of a great coach - and it is what we look for in every coach

We create a culture of soccer educators who are committed to developing innovative training methods. Each one is passionate about teaching soccer and finding ways to motivate kids through the game. Each coach is committed to a better way to develop players. Each one contributes to our curriculum that is designed to inspire passion, creativity, imagination, inventiveness, and artistry. And that curriculum is consistent at every SasvariWay Training Center.

The Sasvari Way staff is comprised of Soccer Educators that have the ability to teach and motivate young players to exceed themselves under the Sasvari Way program curriculum. 

George Sasvari

George Sasvari is the founder and president of  Sasvari Way - "Training for the Serious Player". George is an internationally recognized instructor. He regularly trains the National Teams of the Scotland Youth Football Association and teaches regional courses within the DBU - Danish Football Federation. He has combined over 25 years of coaching experience with research and development of training methods from throughout the world.  Over 3000 players are exposed to Sasvari's training methods every year.  Learn More

• Director of Scotland Youth Football Association (SYFA) youth national team camps
• Instructor Danish Football Association (DBU)

Keld Gantzhorn, Director of Denmark Programs

Keld is the most successful coach in Danish history having led Denmark Women's National Team into the 1991 and 1995 World Cup as well as the 1996 Olympic games.  He works today with the Danish Football Association with coaching education programs and national team matters.  Keld recently started the first football academy within the public school system called Hjalleseskolen.  That led to the formation of a National Championship for Football Schools which was won by Hjalleseskolen in its second year of existence.

Each year Keld organizes 20-40 players to travel and participate in the SasvariWay International Academy.

• Head Coach, Denmark Women's National Team

• Danish National Staff Coach

• Former coach Odense FC Men's Team - Danish 1st Division

• Danish Regional Director of Youth Development and Education  

James Smith, Director of UK Programs

Mr. Smith recently received his MBE (the first of 5 steps toward Knighthood) as part of the New Years Honours this past January for his commitment to youth.  Jim serves as our Director of UK Programs coordinating clinics for SasvariWay in the United Kingdom and administers player selection for participation in the International Academy in Orlando, FL. 

Jim serves on the board of the Scottish Youth Football Association (SYFA) and serves as the secretary for the West Region.  He has been the driving force between SasvariWay and SYFA helping to grow the number of players and coaches attending the International Academy each year.   For the past three (3) years Jim has helped us grow the International Academy by bringing players from the SYFA national and region youth teams.  Jim also served as Head Coach for the Under 15 National Development team and has played a major role in the growth of the Glasgow City Cup. 

• Director for Scottish Youth Football Association

• SFA "B" License Coach

• former National Youth Coach 

• Executive member for the Sports Council for Glasgow

• Tournament Director for Glasgow City Cup

Jans Bos, Director of Premier and Elite Training

Jans comes to The SasvariWay from Holland as part of our International training staff.  He is former full-time coach of Sc. Heerenveen, professional soccer club in the premier division along with teams such as Ajax Amsterdam, Feyenoord Rotterdam, and PSV Eindhoven.  He currently is Head Coach of Olympico 28 and semi-professional team in Holland.  Mr. Bos is also very active in the KNVB National Staff training youth players and coaches.  Jans' resume' is extensive and lends itself to our international training style.

• Head Coach Olympico 28, Holland

• Former Director of Youth Development, Sc. Heerenveen

• KNVB (Holland's National Coaching Staff) coach

• Former player V.K.W. Westerbork CIOS Sportschool staff teacher

Cody Sasvari, Director, Soccer Made Fun / Instructional Staff  

Cody has been working SasvariWay events since he was 10 years old where he assisted with marketing for the Tony's Pizza Soccer Festival National Tour.  He has since played a role working with the Soccer Made Fun program as well and marketing for SasvariWay camps and events.  Cody works for FC America as part of the Under 11 coaching staff where his teams have been very successful in local leagues and tournaments. 

• FC America Kumba Under 11's

• Lake Brantley High School 

• Soccer Made Fun program Director

Fraser Allan, Director of Junior PREMIER ACADEMY

Mr. Allan is from famous Edinburgh, Scotland and brings a variety of experiences to the SasvariWay staff.  He is a highly educated coach including national licenses from the U.S. Soccer Federation, the National Soccer Coaches Association of America and the Scottish Football Association.  He has coached in the U.S. in several camps and has enjoyed lots of success with club teams including the Colorado Rush organization and Olympia High School where he was selected as Coach of the Year by his peers.

Fraser is a trained educator with 15 years of teaching experience.  He will bring a demanding coaching style combined with positive reinforcement that will impress players and gain their respect adding to our reputation of providing the best in soccer education for this very important age group of 11-14 year olds.

• United States Soccer Federation (U.S.S.F.) 'B' Coaching License
• National Soccer Coaches Association of America (N.S.C.A.A.) National Coaching License (U.S.S.F. 'C' equivalent) Distinguished Pass - Assessor Peter Gooding, Amherst College, Amherst MA.
• N.S.C.A.A. Advanced National Coaching License (U.S.S.F. 'B') Distinguished Pass - Assessor Dave Saward, Middlebury College, Middlebury VT
• N.S.C.A.A Premier Coaching License (U.S.S.F. 'A') Distinguished Pass - Assessor Anson Dorrance, University Of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC

Mike Cole, Director of Goalkeeping Instruction / Director of Premier and Elite Academy / Instructional Staff  

Mr. Cole brings his high energy and inspirational personality onto the pitch with every sessions he conducts.  He motivates kids and drives them to excellence regardless of whether he is serving as Director of Goalkeeping or as one of our Director's of Elite or Premier Training. He is former goalkeeper coach for the men’s soccer team and assistant coach for the women’s team at Embry Riddle University.   He also serves on the National Coaching Staff for the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) as well as the Olympic Development Program in Florida.  

Mike also has worked for Tony DiCicco’s Soccer Plus camps for 13 years as well as the Director of Goalkeeper Training for UCF Men’s Soccer Camps.  Mike's dynamic personality on the field both entertains and educates the players and coaches in his presence. 

• Department Chair - Physical Education, Vince Carter Athletic Center at
  Mainland High School

• Head Coach - Boys Soccer Mainland High School - 15 season

• Camp Experience - University of Florida Women's Soccer, University of Central Florida Women's Soccer, Embry Riddle University Dave Gregson Soccer Camp

Josef Sasvari, Director of Community Programs 

Josef has served as Director of Community Programs since 2005.  He has directed sites (including Champions Sports Complex during the 2005 campaign) and coordinates locations with staff and equipment.  His teaching style reflects that of his father, George Sasvari, but has developed his own personality on relating to players ad motivating kids to succeed.  He has trained under the Sasvari Way methodology since 8 years old and helped his high school team, Lake Highland, to their first ever Region Championship.  Josef oversees the Community Programs in making sure all staff, equipment, t-shirts, etc are coordinated.    

• FYSA ODP Program

• Captain Lake Highland Prep 2001-02

• FC America Omni 2000 - 2002

• Naples Youth Soccer Club 1995 - 2000

• Business Major - University of Florida, Gainesville

Robby Gemert, Instructional Staff Premier and Elite

Mr. Gemert began working with SasvariWay in 1997 and has served at training centers in Seattle (WA), St. Louis (MO), Ridgewood (NJ), and Naples (FL).  He is a dynamic personality on the field with tremendous demonstration skills and coaching licenses from both the United States and Holland.  Rob started his playing career in the Netherlands at age 12, "C" division with Sparta Rotterdam youth development program before moving to Canada with his parents.  From 1976 - 1980 Rob played in the North American Soccer League (NASL) along side one the great players in soccer history, "Eusebio" and winning the 1976 NASL championship with Toronto Metros Croatia.  His coaching credentials are as follows:

• TC ll (EUFA B) KNVB Diploma

• 1995 Coaching apprenticeship with Amateur club DHC "A" Juniors in Delft.

• 9 months coaching apprenticeship with Sparta ll

• 9 months Coaching apprenticeship with Feyenoord ll

• 9 months as guest coach at Feyenoord

• USSF "A" License

• NSCAA Advanced National Diploma

• NSCAA Director of Coaching Diploma

• 12 years Technical Director with Naples Youth Soccer Club

• 2 years Staff Coach with Juergen Sommer Soccer Camp

• 2006 Director of Coaching - Naples Youth Soccer Club

Dan Blank, Director / Instructional Staff

Dan Blank is in his second season with the Ole Miss soccer staff.  Prior to joining Ole Miss he was the head women's coach at Embry-Riddle University where he became three-time Florida Sun Conference Coach of the Year and NAIA Region 14 Coach of the Year. and led them to three conference titles, three NAIA Region XIV titles and three NAIA national tournament appearances.

• Assistant Coach Ole Miss Women's Soccer

• former coach Embry-Riddle and Brewton-Parker College

• National USSF "A" License

• NSCAA Advanced National Diploma 

Nikki Stutz, Instructional Staff

Nikki has trained under the Sasvari Way methodology for 7 years as a player and and 6 years as a coach.  She started as an Associate Instructor working with 4 - 6 year olds and earned her status as an Instructional Staff coach in 2007.  Nikki sets an example for all girls with her academic success tying as valedictorian at Edgewater HS while also leading her soccer team as captain.  Nikki currently serves on the FC America Kumba staff coaching Under 12 and Under 16 girls. 

• FC America Kumba 1999-2007 - Three Final Four appearances

• Captain Edgewater High School - Final Four 2004 

• Central Florida Krush - W-League

• Rollins College Division II Women's Team

Leah Hirsch, Instructional Staff

Leah began learning the SasvariWay methodology as a player for FC America Kumba for 6 years.  She started as an Associate Instructor working with 4 - 6 year olds and later earned her way onto our Instructional Staff.  Leah was an exciting high school player who earned Player of the Year honors for Seminole County and helped lead her team to the prestigious Under 18 Disney Showcase Championship.

• FC America Kumba 2001-2007 - Three Final Four appearances

• HS Player of the Year - Lake Brantley 

• Central Florida Krush - W-League

• Rollins College Division II Women's Team

Melissa Battista , Instructional Staff

Melissa has trained under the SasvariWay methodology for 6 years as a player and and 3 years as a coach.  She started as an Associate Instructor working with 4 - 6 year olds and later used her extensive experience as a player and coach to become a leader in our Instructional Staff.  Melissa is an outstanding role model who has attended Lake Highland Prep locally and currently attends Gardner-Webb University where she is competing on the Division I College level.

• FC America Kumba 2001-2007 - Three Final Four appearances

• State Champion Lake Highland Prep Girls Team

• Odense Boldklub - DENMARK

• Gardner-Webb University Division 1 Women's Team

Jaymison Bailey, Professional Player / Instructional Staff

Jaymi has trained under the Sasvari Way methodology since 12 years old and went on to play for the Chicago Fire during the 2000 pre-season league.  He led his team in assists while playing for the Hampton Road Mariners. Jaymi moved on to play for the Nashville Metros where he led the entire A-League in assists.  He started as an Associate Instructor working with 4 - 6 year olds and later used his extensive experience as a player and coach to become a leader in our Instructional Staff.  Jaymi also served as an assistant coach at Naples High and Jesuit High Schools in Florida.  

• Head Coach FC America Kumba

• 2001 A-League Leader in Assists

• Nashville Metro's - A-League

• Hampton Road Mariners - A-League

• Austria Lustenoau, Austrian 1st. Division

• University of Tampa

• Trained with SC Herenveen - Holland and Odense BC - Denmark

Gary Williams, Director of Premier Training

Gary is a former player in the youth development system for both Chelsea FC and AFC Bournemouth in England and currently directs all PDS programs for the Sasvari Way.  

• Women's National Champions Coach - Lindsey Wilson College 2004

• Assistant Coach Women's team, Lindsey Wilson College (NAIA)

• 3 National Championships while playing at Lindsey Wilson College

• Former coach, Javanon SC & Christian Academy of Louisville

• Kentucky Girls High School Coach of the Year 

• Former asst. coach and Men's National Champions - Lindsey Wilson College (NAIA)

Instructional Staff

Valorie O'Brien, FC America Kumba, Lake Highland Prep

Associate Instructors

Joey Battista, Lake Highland Prep, FC America

Luke Davis, FC America, Lake Highland Prep

Rebecca O'Brien, FC America Kumba, Lake Highland Prep

Jason Rasmussen, FC America, Lake Highland Prep

Michael Rasmussen, Lake Highland Prep, FACA All-State Boys Soccer

Jessie Uvalle, Bishop Moore High School, FC America

Abby Bethel, Florida Rush, Lake Highland Prep

Claire Bethel, Florida Rush, Lake Highland Prep

Emily Bethel, Florida Rush, Lake Highland Prep

Robbie Earl, FC America, Lake Highland Prep

Matt McKie, FC America, Lake Highland Prep