Coaches

• Owner of The Football Evolution Program
• UEFA Pro Coach License
• Ex General Manager at the USA Academy of RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
• Connections at Professional Clubs: Getafe CF, Girona FC, Rayo Vallecano, and much more.
• Talent Manager
• International Travel Experiences Manager with Professional Clubs like FC Barcelona, RCD Espanyol, Atlético de Madrid, etc.

After a successful career as an elite goalkeeper, David de Sivatte spent over a decade working in professional futbol with various organizations throughout Spain. During his tenure with RCD Espanyol, David split his time between both youth coaching and working in the front office. From there he went on to build an extensive resume amongst the top clubs in Spain. David has founded DM Management and in partnership with Jesse and the leadership at Black River, he seeks build Ascenso as a way to help players reach new heights in the game.

RCD Espanyol

• Ex Atlético de Madrid Academy Coach
• UEFA Pro Coach License
• Currently: U19 APA Poble Sec Coach, playing against FC Barcelona and RCD Espanyol U19.
• 2022-23 U19 2nd Division Winner

Pol Martínez is a seasoned coach with a remarkable coaching journey. He currently coaches the U19 APA Poble Sec team, which competes in the second-best category in Spain for their age group, facing formidable opponents like FC Barcelona and RCD Espanyol. Pol’s coaching experience includes a stint at Atlético de Madrid Experiences and the Atlético de Madrid Academy. His leadership led the U19 team to victory in the 2022-23 U19 2nd Division.

Atletico de Madrid, APA Poble Sec

• Ex Atlético de Madrid Academy Coach
• UEFA Pro Coach License
• Currently U14 Coach of a Barcelona Team in 3rd Division
• Ex-professional Player with FC Barcelona

Matías Rubio, a former professional player, is currently coaching a U14 team in the third division category in Spain. His playing career included clubs such as Alianza FC, CD Marte, Fortuna Dusseldorf, CF Igualada, CF Montañesa, and CF Gavá. Matías brings his rich experience as a player and coach to nurture young talent and develop future football stars.

Atletico de Madrid, Alianza FC, CD Marte, Fortuna Dusseldorf, and more...

• UEFA Pro Coach License
• Barca Academy Director Deportivo
• Fmr Sporting Director of the Barca Academy in Costa Rica
• FC Barcelona Coach with programs in Barcelona, Japan, Italy, Romania, and Australia

Marc Aymerich, with over a decade of coaching experience across various clubs and countries, stands as a highly versatile football professional. His notable tenure includes five years at the renowned Futbol Club Barcelona, where he had the privilege of working with national and international players using the club’s methodology. Marc emphasizes values such as humility, effort, ambition, respect, and teamwork in his coaching, instilling these principles in his training sessions and matches.

FC Barcelona

• Former FC Barcelona Academy Coach
• UEFA Pro License Coach
• Former Director of Columbus FC Barcelona Academy
• Player Development Lead with DM Management
• Winner of several titles in Spain and USA. 

Edu Sala is a coaching stalwart with a remarkable journey. He served as a coach at FC Barcelona, contributing to the club’s methodology and analysis department. Edu has also been the Head Coach at FC Barcelona New York Academy, where he achieved the title of Champion of the Ohio State Cup with Soccer Field Academy. Currently, he runs a personalized program for elite players in Ohio, showcasing his dedication to player development.

FC Barcelona

• UEFA Pro Coach License
• Now Coaching the CF Badalona SAD U19 Team at 2nd Division in Spain
• Former Atlético de Madrid Academy Coach
• Coach at U19 Team at CFDamm in Top Flight in Spain, facing teams like FC Barcelona and RCD Espanyol
• Coach at APA Poble Sec, C.E.Farners

Genis Sampietro is a highly accomplished coach currently leading the U19 team of Badalona, which competes in the highest category in Spain. His coaching journey has seen him go up against formidable teams such as FC Barcelona, RCD Espanyol de Barcelona, and Girona FC. Genis has also previously coached at CF Damm and FC Barcelona, adding to his extensive coaching experience.

CF Badalona

• Founder of Black River Athletics and Ascenso
• Over a decade coaching in NJSIAA programs
• U23 Coach with UPSL side, NJ Alliance, competed in UPSL Division I
• International coaching experience in Spain and the United Kingdom

Jesse Aporta is a highly accomplished youth coach with a vast experience in both club and interscholastic coaching. Having worked in perennial championship programs early on in his career, he rose to the position of head coach before founding Black River Athletics and Ascenso. Now, with David de Sivatte, Jesse seeks to forge new pathways for young American players, creating opportunity where there previously was none.

Black River Athletics, SDFC, TASIS