About Total Football Academy

---

Hi! My name is Jace Kepich, and I am a youth soccer coach in the Pittsburgh area. I have been around the game for almost my entire life and have developed a strong passion for it. I played for many years on some very high level teams in my area and continue to play as much as I can in different adult leagues whenever I can. Since I have stopped playing competitively, my passion has shifted towards development and giving youth players the best possible experience with soccer and hopefully creating a community with soccer as a big part of its culture. The Western Pennsylvania area used to be a thriving soccer area, however popularity has declined over the years. I believe that one of the main contributors to this issue is the lack of accessibility that families have to the game. In order for a family to get their child into a soccer club in the area, they usually end up paying thousands just for registration, plus travel expenses for different tournaments, training, games, etc. My goal for Total Football Academy is to help players develop the necessary skills to succeed on and off the pitch, and promote a joyful playing experience while making the game more accessible for players in an effort to grow the sport in the community.