Jay Fratello

Director of Coaching

Jay Fratello brings a deep, well-rounded soccer background with extensive coaching education, competitive success, and club leadership experience at both the grassroots and elite levels. His approach blends modern methodology, long-term player development, and proven results.

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education

Coaching & Federation Licenses

  • US Soccer Federation B License
  • US Soccer Federation C License
  • US Soccer Federation D License
  • USSF Grassroots Coaching License
  • USSF 11v11, 9v9, 7v7, and 4v4 Certifications
  • USSF Grassroots Referee Licenses
  • PSV Coaching Academy Graduate
  • Blind Soccer Level 1 Diploma
  • United Soccer Coaches – Special Topics Diploma
  • Goalkeeping Level 1


experience

Coaching Experience & Leadership

Director of Coaching

  • One year serving in a club-wide leadership role, overseeing curriculum, standards, and coach development

Ocala Premier Soccer Club (2018 – Present)

  • Eight years of competitive coaching experience
  • Head Coach and senior staff member within the competitive program
  • Oversight of long-term player development pathways

Vanguard Girls Program – Head Coach

  • Led the program for four consecutive years
  • 3x District Champions
  • 2× County Champions
  • 2× County Runner-Up
  • 4× Regional Qualifier
  • 4x State Finals
  • Multiple Coach of the Year nominations (FACA)

High School Coaching – St. John Lutheran, Ocala, FL

  • Assistant Coach (1 year)
  • Varsity Head Coach (1 year)

Competitive Board President

  • Five years overseeing competitive soccer operations, governance, and strategic planning

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