ODY Economides
Technical Director & HEad Coach
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Born in Baton Rouge, LA, and having lived in Cyprus and England, Ody has a rich international background. He played for Northampton Town FC's youth and reserve teams before becoming a student-athlete at Saint Leo University in Tampa, FL.
With 14 years of coaching experience across the USA, UK, and Europe, Ody has held various coaching and director roles at prestigious organizations, including New York Red Bulls, Watford FC, Tactalyse, and Olympiakos Nicosia FC. His credentials include a UEFA B License, an NSCAA Premier Diploma, and a Master's Diploma in Football Coaching and Sporting Direction from the Real Madrid Graduate School. He is set to complete his UEFA A License by the end of 2024. |
Joseph Benninger
Assistant TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
USSF National D License | Candidate – USSF National C License
A St. Louis native with deep roots in the city’s soccer culture, Joseph Benninger brings a wealth of coaching experience spanning youth, collegiate, and semi-professional levels. He has coached with top youth programs like St. Louis Scott Gallagher SC, led East Central College to multiple championships and coaching honors, and worked in USL League Two and the Midwest Premier League.
At UDA NMSU, Joseph serves as Assistant Technical Director, Second Team Head Coach, and Head of Recruitment, helping student-athletes develop on and off the field in a unique 10-month university-level academy environment.
A St. Louis native with deep roots in the city’s soccer culture, Joseph Benninger brings a wealth of coaching experience spanning youth, collegiate, and semi-professional levels. He has coached with top youth programs like St. Louis Scott Gallagher SC, led East Central College to multiple championships and coaching honors, and worked in USL League Two and the Midwest Premier League.
At UDA NMSU, Joseph serves as Assistant Technical Director, Second Team Head Coach, and Head of Recruitment, helping student-athletes develop on and off the field in a unique 10-month university-level academy environment.
Alex Reyes
Assistant Coach / UDA YOuth Academy technical director
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Assists with on-field training and match day coaching duties and oversee UDA/NMSU U-19 Academy
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Tyler Moore
Strength and Conditioning coach
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Assists with the strength and conditioning duties for our UDA NMSU Student-Athletes |
JEFF THOMPSON, B.BA
UDA PROGRAM DIRECTOR
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A long time resident of Las Cruces , Jeff will coordinate the integration and working relationship between UDA-US and NMSU.
Jeff has extensive experience as an NCAA Division One coach and will oversee the integration and functioning of the UDA academy at NMSU. Jeff will oversee outreach to the local community and region for soccer development as well as ensuring a fully integrated experience for students in the UDA academy. |
RESIDENCY AND VISITING COACH PROGRAM
Professional and Collegiate Coaches from the Uk and USA will conduct sessions throughout the year
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UDA academy will, over the course of the year, offer training opportunities with visiting coaches from the UK and collegiate and professional coaches from the USA.
This opportunity will provide greater exposure and development for students to help them reach their optimal potential |
