LFL COACHING STAFF
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LFL COACHING STAFF

Published by JORGE EUFRACIO
Nov 20, 2024


LFL COACHING STAFF


Jorge Eufracio- LFL Director
With over 28 years of coaching experience, Jorge has coached at the highest level including working with the Mexico Men's U20 National team, Mexico Women's National team, Mexico Women's U20 National team, Ireland Women's National team, Michigan Chill WPSL, Indiana Men's Select team, FC Indiana, Indianapolis FC, America Women’s SC, etc.








 
Jorge holds the Professional coaching license from CENAFE (Centro Nacional de Futbol de España) this is the highest coaching license in the world (UEFA Pro), he also holds the Methodology of training for Spanish football certificate, the Advance National Diploma, Director of Coaching Diploma, Adult Coaching License and the National Youth License.

Currently he is taking Neuroscience applied to Football Certificate from the Belgium Federation on the online modality and the Video analysis certificate from the Argentina Academy of Football. 





Jorge has been recognized with several awards including Great Lakes conference coach of the year in 2016 from the Women's Premier Soccer League for his time at Michigan Chill; Indiana Girl's Competitive Coach of the year in 2014 and he is the ONLY Coach EVER from Indiana to win Midwest Girl's Competitive Coach of the year in 2015 and runner up in the country in 2016! 





Jorge has helped many players in achieving their goals to play at the College and Professional level through his philosophy and methodology. Local players like Daniela Guliani- Stony Brook University D1, Erica and Cassidy Berlin- Southern Utah University D1, Josiah Mullen- University of Evansville D1, Erin Hamrick- Southern Miss University D1, Jessica Bernard- Purdue University D1, Kelly Grott- Butler D1, Stuart Amick- University of Massachusetts D1, Maya Reyes-IPFW D1, Samantha Houston- Southern Indiana University D2, Taylor Butcher- Hanover College D3, Freyda Mannering- University of Calgary D1, Ian Kelly- Wabash College D3, Brook Switzer- IU Kokomo D2, Kelsey Simms and Danielle Fortin- Jones Jr College, Mario Perez- Purdue Fort Wayne University D1, Becca Spitalniak- IUPUI D1, Amanda Spitalniak- IU Northwest D2, Miranda Stuckey- Wentworth University D3 and many more have made it to play college with Jorge's help.





His impact continue in reaching players all over the world including Jamie Cheslik USA U23 WNT, Rachel Avant Nantes FC from France, Rich Balchan former U20 USA MNT, Columbus Crew and Real Salt Lake from MLS, Erin Yenney Chicago Red Stars and Fenerbahce from Turkey, Ria Percival Tottenham and New Zealand WNT, Emma Byrne Arsenal Ladies and Ireland WNT, Lauren Sesselman Bronze Medal in London 2012 with Canada WNT, Mizuho Zakaguchi FIFA World Cup Champion on 2011 with Japan WNT, Kristin Luckenbill Gold Medal on Athens 2004 with USA WNT, Sharolata Nonen former Canada WNT, Chinyelu Asher Washington Spirit and Jamaica WNT, Shannon Lynn Scotland WNT, Ashton Miller Sparta Praha from Czech Republic, Diana Caldwell Manchester United & Ireland WNT, Jenna Winebrenner Kansas City Current, among many others.





He has made a role model to his former players that now some of them have taken the roll to Coach like Laura Busby current Air Force University Women’s Head coach, John Higgins current Xavier Men’s Head coach, Fatima Leyva current Mexico U20 WNT assistant coach, Laura Del Rio current U20 WNT Spain 2022 FIFA U20 World Cup Champions, Jeff Oleck Colorado Rapids youth academy, Luis Fatou San Jose Earthquakes youth academy, Sharolta Nonen former Florida International University Women’s Head Coach, Carmelina Moscato Tigres former Head coach and curren Racing Louisville assistant coach from the NWSL, Alicia Schuck current Rollins College Head coach, Meghan Gorsuch Alma college Head coach, Tara Lierman Michigan State University assistant coach, Jennifer Reyes current Goshen College assistant coach, Raymundo Gonzalez current Bethel College men's assistant coach, Michele O'Brien current DePaul University Women's Head Coach, Mario Zuniga Michigan University assistant coach, Julianne Sitch Denver University Head Coach and some others.





Part of his philosophy comes from working with and learning from top coaches in the world like Rene Meulensteen former Manchester United assistant coach (Sir Alex Ferguson assistant) and currently Australia MNT assistant coach, Leonardo Cuellar former Mexico WNT, Jesus "Chucho" Ramirez FIFA U17 World Cup Champion on 2005 with Mexico U17 MNT, Noel King former Ireland Women and Men NT, Tom Sermani former USA WNT, Angel Zof (RIP) former Rosario Central from Argentina, Roberto Medina former Mexico WNT, John Herdman current coach for Canada MNT, Kaloyan Petkov former Kazakhstan WNT, Sergio Almaguer former Mexico U20 MNT and current Monterrey SC assistant coach, Victor “Harlem” Medina current Toluca SC assistant coach, Narciso Chicho Cuevas former Cruz Azul, Mehdi Mehdaoui Philadelphia Union MLS fitness coach & others. 







Jorge's winning mentality, playing philosophy, coaching methodology and his passion for the game and to coach players has made him win several Championships on his career. 
With Lafayette Veracruz FC won several Lafayette Men's League Championships from 1998-2008, won the Indiana Men's Open Cup on different occasions and represented the state of Indiana from 2001-2008 in regional and national tournaments on the Men's Open Division (highest level for state cup). 

With the Tippco SC 99 Girl's team won the ISL Premier and the Indiana Presidents Cup in 2014. During his time with Michigan Chill of the Women's Premier Soccer League, they won the Great Lake Conference in their first year of the franchise.





A well recognized coach, Jorge has been involved in many ways through the years with the game of football. A former Professional player in Mexico with teams Siglo XXI, Boca Veracruz FC, Delpines de Xalapa and Tiburones Rojos de Veracruz, then moving in to coach in the United States, he has grown a relationship with many players and coaches from around the world.

At a press conference with Lansing, Michigan City Mayor Virg Bernero welcoming the new Semi Pro women's team Michigan Chill.


With former Chelsea Women's, Chicago Red Stars Head coach and current USA Women's National team Head coach Emma Hayes.



With current NWSL Racing Louisville FC Head Coach Beverly Yanez


With Coaching Staff of the Racing Louisville SC from NWSL



With former USA WNT, Australia WNT, New Zealand WNT and Orlando Pride Head Coach Tom Sermani.


With former New Zealand WNT, Canada WNT, Canada MNT Head Coach, current Toronto FC from MLS John Herdman.


With former USA WNT Star Carli Lloyd


With Brazilian icon, the GOAT, Marta!


With former USA Men's National team player Damarcus Beasley.



Marcela Dominguez-Fitness Coach
Marcela Dominguez is our staff fitness coach and will be working with athletes on the Speed and Agility and Strength and Conditioning training.  

Her role is helping athletes to improve their overall athleticism level by teaching the right techniques and body movements. 

Marcela is originally from Argentina and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). 

She is a Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist, Certified Nutrition Coach and Certified Personal Trainer, as well as Flexibility and Stretching Coach, all of them from National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). She has been certified as USA Weightlifting Coach L-1 and has a bachelor's degree in nutrition and dietetics from Buenos Aires University. 

She is currently working as a Sports Performance Specialist at McCutcheon High School. She is also responsible for the Boys & Girls Volleyball Strength & Conditioning Program, as well as the Men's Volleyball Strength & Conditioning Program at Wabash College.    

 

Marcela was a Hyrox Competition athlete in different opportunities in Germany and around Europe. 
She speaks English, Spanish and German, lives in Lafayette and her son Joaquin is part of the LFL U10 Academy program.


Brook Switzer-Staff Coach
Brook began her soccer journey playing at rec level, continued at the travel level at Tippco SC in the Midwest Regional League under Coach Jorge, winning Indiana Presidents Cup and also played for Indy Fire, she played varsity high school at Jefferson high school and then moved to play D2 college level for Purdue University Northwest and Indiana University at Kokomo.




Brook has been with the LFL program for 2 years helping children to learn how to play the fundamentals of the game. This season she will be working with the U10 Academy program and the U12 Development program. She has a bachelor degree of Science in Public Administration and a Master degree in Health Care Management. Currently she is the assistant coach for the Central Catholic High School and Junior High boys’ team. 

Sabrina Blount-Staff Coach
Sabrina is from Cedar Park Texas, she is in her second year playing as center back for Purdue. She started in 16 games of her first season, was second in the team with most minutes played in her first year at Purdue. This past season she was recovering from an injury, missing some games and came back to help the team earning Academic All-District team. 





Sabrina spent the last summer training with Coach Jorge and helped at our LFL programs. She has been working with LFL for a year and half. Sabrina worked last season with our U10 Academy and U12 Development programs, now she is moving to work with the U6 Tots and U8 Preacademy programs. 
She wants to be a veterinarian after graduation and her playing career.

Kailey Kimball-Goal Keeper Coach
Kailey plays goalkeeper for Purdue University, her focus will be coaching on our Goalkeeper program and also helps with the U10 Academy and U12 Development programs. 
She coached goalkeepers with her club back in California. Kailey hopes to pursue a career in soccer after graduation. She would like to major in business and communications. Kailey has been working with LFL for over a year. 



Abigail Roy-Staff Coach
Abi is the team Captain for the Purdue women's soccer team. Originally from the Chicago area, she is a Junior playing primarily as defensive center midfielder. Abi started every game for Purdue on the last season. Previously she has worked with LFL programs and she has been training with coach Jorge to improve her skills on her off seasons. Abi will be working with our U10 Academy and U12 Development programs this winter and she is majoring in integrated business and engineering at Purdue University. 



Lauren Omholt-Staff Coach
We are very happy to have Lauren with us. She is a freshman at Purdue from Texas. Lauren played last year on the U17 FIFA Women's World Cup in India, representing the Mexico Women's National Team. This year she has been called to play with the Mexico U20 Women's National Team. 





Lauren had an amazing start with the Purdue soccer program. She is a BIG10 All Freshman team Honoree, started on 17 games out of the 18 games Purdue played this past season.



Lauren is studying speech, language and hearing sciences. 

Gracie Muez/Staff Coach
Gracie is the youngest member of our coaching staff, she goes to Central Catholic High School. She has been with LFL as a player for 3 years but a knee injury made her stop from playing and transition to coach young children. Her love to interact with kids and her desire to learn has earned her a position with LFL coaching staff. 



We are committed to keep adding qualified coaches for the best experience in the children’s development.
We believe Coaches should be role models for young athletes and make a positive impact in their life.

The LFL coaching staff have played at the high competitive level, went through the developing stages and they understand the importance of being role models to the next generations! Along with an amazing group of parents volunteers coaching at the games, we believe that the children are in good hands.

"Raising athletes to have a winning mentality on and off the field"

 
 

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