MEET THE COACHES
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BAC Technical Director
Dave Kerr dkerr@burkeacsports.com
BAC Rangers Blue 2011B BAC Rangers Express 2008B
UEFA and USSF Licenced Coach with 25+ years of experience. Ex semi-pro player in Northern Ireland. Been coaching in the USA for over 20 years. |
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BAC GIRLS PROGRAM COACHES |
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Rachel Fleming rachelflemingbac@gmail.com
Thorns Blue 2016G
Hi, my name is Rachel Fleming. From a young age I developed a deep love for the game. That passion naturally evolved into a desire to coach, and since 2018, I’ve had the incredible opportunity to guide and mentor young athletes. As a former player, I understand the challenges and triumphs that come with the sport, and I bring that experience to my coaching. My goal is to help my players not only improve their technical abilities and strategic understanding but also grow as individuals. Seeing them succeed on and off the field is the most rewarding part of my job. I am constantly learning and adapting, attending workshops and obtaining certifications to stay updated with the latest coaching techniques. |
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Anu Uprety auprety06@gmail.com Thorns White 2016G
Anu Uprety is a National D license coach who has more than 3 years of coaching experience with Alexandria Travel Soccer and Lee Mount Vernon Soccer Club. He has experience coaching both genders from ages 7 through 14. He played travel soccer at the highest levels in the DMV area growing up and still finds soccer to be his biggest passion. He hopes to share his passion with the youth, to help them excel in life through soccer. |
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Melanie Woelfel bacsoccer.melaniewoelfel@gmail.com
Thunder 2015G
Coach Melanie played soccer starting at the age of 4, played travel soccer from age 10 through high school, was a Varsity Athlete, played Division II College Soccer at Shepherd University. Coaching for 14 years, 9 years as a JV and Varsity high school coach at Centreville High School, 4 years of recreation/all-star/rising travel with SYA, and now 1 year at Burke Athletic Club. As an experienced and dedicated soccer coach I am looking to help players learn, develop, and unlock their potential to maximize their own performance. Build relationships within the |
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Todd Millan inb.millan@gmail.com Spirit 2012G
Coach Millan is an experienced youth soccer coach who aims to provide a fun, competitive, and positive learning environment that fosters individual and team development. He provides a training atmosphere that is inclusive, builds confidence for all players, and encourages decision making. Coach Millan has 5 years of coaching experience at the travel youth level and currently holds a US Soccer National D license. |
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Khanh Ho silverlightningcoach@gmail.com
Silver Lightning 2009G
I grew up playing this great game of soccer and enjoyed every minute I was out on the pitch. I want my players to feel this joy as much as I did. While playing the game at a high level is something I coach and demand out of my players, I put much more emphasis on creating an environment where the girls can have fun and be excited about coming to practices, games or any team activities. |
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Kapua Hatch kapua.hatch@gmail.com
Badgers 2008G & Guardians 2011G
Coach Kapua holds a USSF C License and brings over 10 years of coaching experience to the field. Now entering her 8th year at BAC, she has successfully coached players across various ages (U9–U18), levels, and genders. Coach Kapua is dedicated to creating a fun, competitive, and positive learning environment that promotes both individual and team growth. Her training approach fosters cohesion, confidence, and decision-making, ensuring all players feel supported and empowered. She strongly believes that sports provide valuable life lessons that extend far beyond the game. |
BAC BOYS PROGRAM COACHES |
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Osmin Martinez coachosmin@gmail.com Storm Blue & Storm White 2017B Coach Osmin Martinez has over 14 years of experience coaching teams through early stages of learning soccer principles, progressing to position fundamentals, and aligning these principles to maximize each player’s contribution within a team and to the outcome of the game. He holds a US Soccer Federation “C” coaching license and a US Soccer Federation Grassroots Referee license. When not on a soccer field, he works as a Cyber Security Professional and spends time with his wife, two daughters, and their dog, Luna. |
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Kyle McGaha k_mcgaha@msn.com
Fire Blue 2016B
2013-2016: Assistant Girls’ Varsity Soccer coach for Wyoming East High School (West Virginia) |
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Miguel Alarcon miguel@impel.life
Inter Blue & Inter White 2015B
Miguel’s passion to help and guide youth comes from his extensive background in sports. He sees sports as a learning opportunity not only to push oneself but to develop healthy life habits. |
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Peter Bardo peteranthonybardo@gmail.com
Galaxy Blue & White 2014B
Coach Bardo is a USSF C Licensed Coach with 8 years coaching experience. Coach Bardo is entering his third season with Burke Athletic Club/BAC 2014B head coach. Coach Bardo's focus is on improving players technical abilities as well as game knowledge and understanding to empower players to make decisions based on technical/tactical scenarios created in training sessions and their experiences in league/tournament play. |
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Alexei Ortiz alexeifortiz@gmail.com
Celtic Blue & White 2013B
My name is Alexei Ortiz and I am the current coach of the U12 travel program at BAC (two teams: Celtic Blue and Celtic White). I was born and raised in Northern Virginia, and I have played soccer my entire life, with my highest level being semi-professional. I have privately trained clients ranging from three years old to adults, which led me into coaching on the recreational side at BAC before becoming a travel coach in winter of 2023. Since taking the helm for both teams, they have won over 6 championships in such a quick span. I have since obtained all of my grassroots licenses and am in the process of obtaining my Virginia Youth Soccer D license. I am certified in first aid and CPR as well. Since joining BAC, I have learned that I have a deep passion for coaching, and I look forward to continuing this journey. |
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Matt Smith bacrecsoccerdirector@gmail.com Celtic Red 2013B Coach Matt got his start in coaching at 16, and is excited to join the ranks of BAC’s travel coaches this year with BAC Celtic Red (2013B). Matt has been active in BAC’s rec soccer program since 2020 filling head coaching roles, age group coordinator roles and most recently being hired on as the Rec Soccer Director of Coaching in 2024. As a player, he was captain of his high school team in Napa, CA, and was a 3 year starter in college at the United States Coast Guard Academy (NCAA Division III). His main goal is for his players to love playing the game, but also to grow up to be good teammates and good people. |
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Brian Lopez brian.jlopez@yahoo.com
Fire Red 2016B & Boca 2012B
Coach Brian is USSF National D Licensed coach and has over 8 years of coaching experience. He is a player, coach, and student of the beautiful game! |
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Ed Apgar apgarme@cox.net
Rangers White 2011B
Coach Ed Apgar has 11 years of experience as a youth head coach at Burke Athletic Club (BAC), 10 years as a junior varsity and varsity assistant at Robinson Secondary School, and 1 year as a graduate assistant at the United States Military Academy. Ed holds a United State Soccer Federation (USSF) C License and a United Soccer Coaches (USC) Premier Certificate. |
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George Park george.park11@gmail.com
United Academy 2007B
Coach George has been working with the BAC 07B program for the past 6 years, serving as the head coach for the United Academy and assistant coach for the United Academy NL team. He is a devout student of the game and is passionate about helping his players achieve excellence. |
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Larry Park larrykpark@gmail.com
United Academy 2010B
Coach Larry is C Licensed and loves coaching young people to help them become the best version of themselves. |