Universal Soccer Academy have the opportunity to learn from James Galanis, a highly regarded player development specialist with over 25 years of coaching experience. Galanis has worked with top players such as Julie Ertz, Carli Lloyd, Heather Mitts, and Hope Solo, as well as numerous collegiate, state, regional, and national youth team players. Through Universal Soccer Academy, students can benefit from Galanis' Five Pillars philosophy, which focuses on the development of technical skills, tactical awareness, physical power, mental toughness, and character. 

“Galanis is a soccer guru. The director of soccer operations for the Universal Soccer Academy, he has a reputation of turning players into world-class athletes...” 
USA TODAY

“...Galanis comes off like a wizard instructor.”
WALL STREET JOURNAL