AboutKyle
Kyle Mittendorf, Club Director
2009 Boys, 2012 Girls, 2013 Girls, 2014 Girls
Kyle Mittendorf began his coaching career in 2001 and has coached collegiately as the Assistant Soccer Coach at Southern Methodist University (Men's program 2001-2002), Eastern Illinois University (Men's program 2002-2003), Vanderbilt University (Men's program 2003 - 2005), and Southern Methodist University (Women's program 2007 - 2009). He started Metro West Soccer Club in 2013. Kyle has his USSF D coaching license.
Kyle played Division I college soccer at Eastern Illinois University. Following his collegiate career, he played in the USL Premier Development League for the Kansas City Brass.
AboutSaul
Saul Pena
2010 Boys, 2012 Boys
Saul Pena has been coaching with Metro West Soccer Club since 2019. Prior to his coaching career, Saul played soccer with numerous clubs in Mexico and then later in the USA. When Saul moved to Decatur, Texas, there was no soccer team. One of his proudest accomplishments was helping to establish a soccer team at Decatur High School as a UIL Sport in 2005.
AboutJordan
Jordan Thiem
2016 Boys, 2015 Boys
Jordan Thiem has been coaching at Metro West Soccer Club since 2020. Jordan is an administrator with Azle ISD and his expertise of communicating with kids is his superpower. Jordan has studied the game for years and brings fresh ideas and new ways of teaching his players the game of soccer.
AboutMatt
Matt Van Zandt
2016 Girls, 2018 Boys
Matt Van Zandt has been coaching club soccer for 17 years. He has previously been a Girls Technical Director with Texas Lightning Soccer Club and he has coached with Dallas Texans.
Matt played collect soccer at Hill College and then moved on to play at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. He later became a professional player, playing with the Texas Outlaws in the PASL (Professional Arena Soccer League).
Before his college and professional years, Matt was a North Texas Soccer State Team player and a Regional ODP Pool Player. As a youth, he played for Texas Lightning Soccer Club.
Matt holds his USSF National C License.
AboutKyle
Kyle Williams
2016 Girls
Kyle Williams has been coaching at Metro West Soccer Club since 2024. Kyle previously taught in Fort Worth and Waco ISD for 13 years. Kyle has coached multiple sports at the youth level and has been coaching soccer for the past 4 years. Kyle, a past multi-sport athlete in football, baseball and basketball, brings a unique perspective, philosophy and attitude to the game. Combining his education and experiences, Kyle strives to develop high achieving players, teammates and people, while fostering a joy for playing the beautiful game of soccer.
AboutAndrea
Andrea Casey
2015 Girls
Andrea grew up in the greater Philadelphia area. As a youth player, there wasn't a soccer team for girls, so she played on the boys team. Collegiately, Andrea ran cross country and was a track and field distance runner and decathlete.
Andrea is a teacher at Bose Ikard Elementary in Weatherford. She has been coaching soccer since she was 14 years old. Andrea strives to influence her players to work hard, never give up, and to be the best they can be.
AboutRick
Rick Moss
2013 Girls
With over 30 years of experience in player and coach development, Rick Moss brings a world-class background to the club. A long-time Coerver Coaching Staff Coach USA and Coerver Coaching Texas Licensee since 1994, he has dedicated his career to developing technically skilled, confident, and intelligent players.
He previously served as USA Paralympic Head Coach (1998–2004), leading teams in major international competitions including the World Championships in Brazil, the Pan-American Games in Chile, and multiple European tournaments—highlighted by a Dutch Cup Championship in Holland. His international experience has shaped a global perspective on player development and high-performance environments.
A former semi-professional player in England, his coaching philosophy emphasizes technical excellence, player confidence, and long-term development—creating an environment where players are challenged, supported, and prepared for the next level.
He holds a USSF B License, NSCAA Premier Diploma, and Advanced National Diploma.
AboutJosh
Josh Franklin
2018 Girls, 2018 Boys
Josh Franklin brings a lifelong passion for soccer and over a decade of coaching and training experience to every player he works with. His coaching journey began in 2009, when he started personal training athletes and coaching independent teams without club affiliation.
In 2013–2014, Josh coached with Texas Lightning Academy, working with the 2008 boys group and continuing to develop his coaching philosophy centered on technical excellence, competitiveness, and player confidence.
As a player, Josh was a three-year varsity athlete at Martin High School in Arlington and competed at the club level with Texas Lightning. He was selected as a Texas State ODP player and earned a spot in the ODP Regional Pool, competing against top talent from across the region.
He went on to play college soccer at Cedar Valley College (JUCO) and Texas Wesleyan University. Josh was also invited to try out for the PDL team DFW Tornadoes, but a torn ACL cut his opportunity short.
His experience at every level—youth, club, ODP, college, and adult competition—allows him to connect with players, challenge them appropriately, and help them reach their full potential.
AboutChad
Chad Scott
7U Boys, 9U Boys
Chad grew up playing both club and high school soccer. In 2022, he stepped into coaching by leading my kids’ teams, and it didn’t take long to realize his love for helping young players discover the game for themselves.
Chad brings energy, positivity, and a true love for the game to every practice and match. My goal is to create an environment where players feel encouraged to take risks, build confidence, and develop their skills in a fun and supportive setting. At the 7U and 9U levels, it’s all about laying the foundation—teaching fundamentals, building strong habits, and fostering a genuine love for soccer.
Chad's goal: to help every player leave the field more confident, more skilled, and excited to come back and play again.
AboutJoshua
Joshua Velasquez
2019 Boys
Josh has been immersed in the game of soccer since the age of two, beginning his journey with the Fort Worth Youth Soccer Association.
His lifelong passion for the sport led him to compete at a high level, including playing for the Club Soccer Team at the United States Air Force Academy in 2022.
In 2023, Joshua began his coaching career in Austin, Texas, joining UK Soccer School where he coached a Boys U10 team and a Mixed U8 team, focusing on player development, teamwork, and a love for the game.
He returned to Fort Worth in 2024 and continued coaching with Soccer Shots, working in after-school programs across multiple elementary and middle schools throughout Tarrant County.
Joshua brings a player-first approach to coaching, emphasizing skill development, confidence, and fun while helping young athletes grow both on and off the field.
Justin Wallace
13U Boys & 14U Boys
Justin’s athletic background began on the soccer field, where he played for five years and developed an appreciation for teamwork, discipline, and the fundamentals of the game. His own multi-sport experiences shaped his understanding of dedication, perseverance, and the impact of strong coaching—values he now brings into his own coaching philosophy.
Over the past several years, Justin has become deeply involved in youth soccer. He served as a head coach with the Weatherford Soccer Association for two years and also contributed off the field as a board member for a year and a half, helping support and grow the local soccer community.
In addition, he spent two years as a head coach with another local club, further expanding his experience in player development and team leadership before joining the Wolves.
Justin is committed to creating a structured, supportive, and positive environment where players are encouraged to challenge themselves and grow. He emphasizes skill development, effort, sportsmanship, and respect, while also ensuring that the game remains fun and engaging for every athlete.
Justin’s ultimate goal is to help each player reach their full potential—both on and off the field—while fostering confidence, character, and a lifelong appreciation for the game.
AboutJustin
