Meet Our Staff
We have a dedicated staff that brings decades of experience as both players and coaches to our staff. As coaches we share the common goal of developing the fundamentals and physicality of each and every player.
Stephen Nsereko
Nsereko came from Uganda to play at Winthrop University from 2006-2010 on a full scholarship. Nsereko was a part of three Big South championships at Winthrop and was named The Big South Conference Freshman of the year and named to the Big South Conference All-Freshman Team and was selected by College Soccer News as one of the top 100 freshman athletes in 2006. He went on to be a three-time All-Big South Conference and All-South Atlantic Region. Nsereko was a member of the Full Uganda National Team for two years and played in the USL for the Richmond Kickers. He brings over 9 years of youth coaching experience to our staff.
Jacqueline Kalungi
Jacqueline Kalungi is no stranger to athletics, a former DI Volleyball Player. Jacqueline started her career at Azusa Pacific University in California earning many accolades and honors and later finished her career at Winthrop University where she met Henry Kalungi. Together the Kalungi’s have their foundation in Uganda helping underprivileged families providing basic needs and using volleyball and soccer as a means to serve the community. Jacqueline specializes in finance backed by her MBA in finance degree and her FINRA financial qualifications, she is ready to serve our club and our families.
Kristie Solano
Registrar
Kristie grew up around sports. She started playing soccer at the age of 5 and has never stopped playing. She also did competitive gymnastics for 11 years and volleyball for 9 years. She majored in Sports Management at Taylor University in Indiana and has coached gymnastics for over 5 years. She also enjoys the business side of the sports world and is thrilled to be a part of Alpha Soccer Academy where she’s able to see your athletes develop and thrive in the sport they love! And just as important, she loves to watch young athletes become well-rounded individuals, which has always been her passion as a coach.