Born and raised in the French Alps, Julien grew up with ”football” influences all around. Playing soccer with friends almost every night after school since early age, Julien logically joined the local club to learn, structure, and improve his soccer knowledge.

As an academic, Julien enjoys helping people to develop skills to achieve their goals. With years of coaching experience, Julien came to Charlottesville in 2011 and joined the local soccer community. Former Head coach of the middle school girls team a Tandem Friends School, Julien decided to keep transmitting his passion for soccer by training travel teams (U12-U15) for the growing soccer organization SOCA.

By co-founding Blue Ridge Soccer Academy, his hope is to offer young players this extra opportunity to develop their soccer skills in a structured environment.

USSF CERTIFIED

Originally from the Northern Virginia area, Sahil has had his foot on the soccer ball from age 3. Starting in McLean Youth Soccer’s programs, Sahil played for various travel teams and eventually his high school team.

Sahil started coaching in 2010 with DC United Academy (U8), US Soccer Foundation (U5-U13), and later started his own soccer academy (U4-U16) which was had affiliations in Central and South America before moving to Charlottesville.

With over 10 years experience coaching soccer, Sahil is able to quickly identify your child’s strengths and areas of improvement, and create a personalized training curriculum to capitalize on the strengths and improve the areas that need attention.

Children respond extremely well to his sense of humor and he strives to create meaningful relationships with each child.

NSCAA Certified

As a military child, coach Ryan grew up playing the beautiful game at a high level around the world, including in England with future professionals, and four years of state cup soccer in Florida.

He gained coaching experience from a young age with his father, a former college soccer coach who emphasized the importance of fundamentals for soccer success. After graduating from UVA, coach Ryan has worked as a children's soccer coach and trainer for over a year.

He especially enjoys helping players develop their mental game, their footwork, and their conditioning.