Joshua directs MOBA's sports science program in addition to coaching. Joshua holds a Master of Science in Exercise Science, a Bachelor of Arts in Health & Exercise Science, and is a National Strength and Conditioning Association certified Specialist. He is also the owner of Synergy Athletic Solutions, where he is specialized in training  aspiring pro-athletes. His offerings include strength and endurance training, sports science testing, return to performance, athletic management, and sports nutrition.

Joshua has more than 10 years of extensive coaching experience and is USSF and United Soccer Coaches certified. Joshua has coached at different levels and clubs with last being the  Academy Director for Southern Soccer Academy (SSA) and Head of Sports Science.   

Joshua loves the game of soccer and has been playing since the age of 12. He played for the U17 Youth National Team and became a member of the residency program in Bradenton, Florida. Joshua played on a collegiate level at Furman University and on an international level for the U23 Puerto Rican and Men's National Team during Olympic and World Cup qualifying Campaigns. 

Education:

• Bachelors in Exercise Science, Furman University
• Masters in Exercise Science, Georgia State University
• Concentration: Exercise Physiology
• PhD in Kinesiology (ongoing), Georgia State University

Certifications

• National Strength Conditioning Association Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
• Barcelona FC Innovation Training for Team Sports
• Barcelona FC Innovation Advanced Sport Nutrition
• United Soccer Coaches Maximizing Player Performance Using Technology and Science

Professional Affiliations

• American College of Sports Medicine
• National Strength Conditioning Association
• Barcelona FC Innovation
• United States Soccer Federation
• United Soccer Coaches
• Southern Soccer Academy Director & Head of Sport Science

Connect with Joshua: jvillalobos@mobasoccer.com, (470) 409-9393

Coach Brian leads our boy's program and has more than 10 years of coaching experience on the youth and high school level, varying from ages 9 to 19. He has been the Head Coach for Glory United Football Club, Assistant Staff Coach Georgia ODP, and Boys Varsity Head Coach for Community Christian School, winning five state championships. Brian has been the Head Coach for AFC Lightning DA teams’ before joining MOBA Soccer Academy in 2017.

Brian holds the USSF A, USSF A-Youth AND a  UEFA A license. Brian has extensively traveled internationally to Europe and South America as a soccer player and coach, believing in life-long learning and coaching education. He has experience with teams such as St. Pauli FC, Universidad de San Jose, and Miami’s USL Team Tango.

Brian made Atlanta’s professional team, Atlanta Ruckus in 1998 and is an alumnus athlete from the University of South Carolina.

Connect with Brian: bwilson@mobasoccer.com

Coach Brian oversees the T Academy program at MOBA as well as coaches the '11 girls team.  He also assists with the administration of the USL W and USL 2 teams.  Prior to joining MOBA, he coached the women's club soccer team at the University of Georgia for 12 years. 

He is originally from Salem, Massachusetts.  As a defender, he was an All-Greater Boston selection at Bishop Fenwick High School and then All Lakes Region at Brewster Academy.  He received multiple offers to play college soccer, however, he chose to play college hockey and baseball at Salve Regina University instead.  After college, he worked as a golf professional at the Salem Country Club before coming to Georgia to attend graduate school at UGA.

Certifications:

• USSF D license
• NSCAA/USC Advanced National license

Connect with Brian: bbenoit@mobasoccer.com

Originally from London, England, Todd has a Masters in Sports Administration and Leadership, a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and a FA Level Two coaching license from the UK. Todd played for three years at Reinhardt University in the NAIA where he was named all-conference and all-region for three consecutive years before going on to become an assistant coach for the 2018/19 season post-graduation. While coaching college soccer, Todd was also a youth coach for two of Concorde Fire's teams. His playing history in England includes numerous premier league academies, such as West Ham and Fulham from age U15 to U18, before moving to the US in 2015 to attend college. During college, Todd played for MOBA's USL 2 team for three of their five seasons, including our inaugural season.

Education:

• Masters in Sport Administration and leadership, Reinhardt University
• Bachelors in Exercise Science, Reinhardt University
• The Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport & Exercise Science (UK)

Certifications:

• FA Level Two coach
• NSPA Certified Speed and Agility Specialist
• NSPA Certified Weightlifting Performance coach

Coach Brian Garcia has more than 10 years of goalkeeper coaching experience which includes working with youth, high school, and collegiate-level players. At the youth club level, he has been the goalkeeper coach for Concorde Fire (2011-2013), AFC Lightning (2015-2017), Georgia ODP (2020-2022), and MOBA (2017-2019, current). At the high school level, Coach Garcia was the goalkeeper coach at Woodward Academy from 2011-2014 and the assistant coach from 2015-2018 where they achieved one State Championship and one State Finalist. Coach Garcia was also the goalkeeper trainer at Southern Polytechnic State University (SPSU) in the final year of their collegiate program before merging with Kennesaw State University. 

Coach Mauricio came to MOBA in 2017 after coaching different youth teams at SSA.  He loves the game and he has been playing soccer since he was six years old at different levels, from club to high school and college, in his hometown in Colombia, South America.  Since he joined MOBA, he has coached various age groups and is also part of the Minis/Pre-Academy program and synergy staff. 

Education:

• Industrial engineering
• Computer programming

Certifications:

• United Soccer Coaches National Diploma
• US Soccer National C license

Coach Muia is from Athens, Georgia and was a member of the University of Georgia women's soccer coaching staff for 4 years (2017-2021). While on staff at UGA, he graduated with his Master’s degree in Sports Management. Having previously served as the interim head coach for the women’s team at Southeastern Louisiana during the 2016 season and assistant coach during the 2015 season, the Lions were crowned Southland Conference Champions and advanced to the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Coach Muia previously served as a volunteer coach from 2013-2015 and 2017, at Florida Atlantic University. He was a volunteer assistant coach at the University of North Georgia in 2008 and 2009 while earning his bachelor's degree in Physical Education.

Coach Muia also has coaching experience at multiple clubs and has coached from U7 to U19 age groups. He is currently working with the US Soccer Federation Youth and Extended National Teams with Equipment Operations. He was on staff with the U20 BYNT at the U20 CONCACAF Championships in Honduras where the USA qualified for both the 2023 U20 World Cup, and the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

Education:

• Master’s degree in Sports Management
• Bachelor's degree in Physical Education

Certifications:

• USSF National C License
• USC (NSCAA) National Goalkeeping Diploma (Level 3)

Coach Brian started coaching at Athens United Soccer Association from 2006-2022 where he served as Academy Director, Assistant Director of Coaches and Recreational Director. He was the first coach to win a State Cup for the club in 2021. Coach Brian was an Assistant Coach at Emmanuel College from 2009-2011, for both the Men's and Women's soccer teams. He has been a part of the Georgia Olympic Development Program since 2018. Coach Brian also oversaw the Northeast Georgia ODP Regional Identification Center from 2021-2022.

He was the Head Coach for Cedar Shoals High School boys' team from 2017-2021. During that time, the team made two playoff appearances and received their first top 10 state ranking in 20 years. Coach Brian was named Georgia Soccer Girls Coach of the Year in 2020. He is currently coaching the 2012, 2010, and 2005 boys teams at MOBA. 

Connect with Brian: blukasiewicz@mobasoccer.com

Coach Warren Van Der Westhuizen brings a wealth of coaching expertise to MOBA Soccer Academy. Holding a USSF A License, NSCAA Goalkeeping License, USSF National Youth Coaching License, and a licensed High School ASEP Coach, his credentials exemplify his commitment to coaching excellence.

Formerly the Director of the Soccer for Success program for the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta, Coach Warren's influence spans nationally as part of the US Soccer Foundation National Training Team and Region III Staff Georgia Soccer. He's also been a pivotal figure in Georgia ODP Staff.

Founder of the United Goalkeeper Academy and owner of All In Sports, Coach Warren's dedication extends to nurturing talent and holistic athlete development.

His coaching journey includes significant roles as Goalkeeper Coach for the Atlanta Silverbacks in both the Pro Men's A League and the Pro USL Women's League and contributions to the West Michigan Edge in the Premier Development League as an Assistant Coach and Goalkeeper Coach.

Connect with Coach Warren: wwesthuizen@mobasoccer.com