Joe Pehanich

  • JPS, Founder

  • Heads Up Vest, Owner

  • Accelerator School | OC, Director of Soccer

  • USSF Certified “Coach Educator”

  • USSF “A” License

  • M.S. Coaching & Athletic Administration

  • NSCAA “Advanced National Diploma

  • Former Academy Technical Director

  • Former Collegiate Coach

  • Former Professional Youth Academy Coach (LAFC)

  • 25 years of Competitive Coaching & Mentorship

JPS Philosophy

The JPS approach revolves around ‘creating positive environments where driven footballers can thrive.’ Players MUST enjoy the process of training and playing the sport in order to reach their full potential. Joe is a master at instilling confidence through positive interactions and quality training.

“Positive Environments'“ include:

A modern soccer methodology based on positional play, strong technical ability to execute ideas & emotional stability. Implemented by credible and positive leaders.

Strong 1on1 connection to understand each player and their needs as human beings and as soccer players.

Safety & Inclusion. We always want players to feel safe, welcome, and important when they participate in our sessions.

A strong sense of competition that is appropriate to each player’s capabilities, age, and caliber. It is crucial to be in an environment where you feel the need to bring your absolute BEST in order to compete. Over time, this is what pushes players to the point of improvement!

JPS Player Wall

Harbor Miller

LA Galaxy ‘07

Madison Eguia

Slammers Koge ‘09

Kyrome Lumsden

USBNT | LAFC ‘07

Emir Poniano

USBNT | LAFC ‘07

Decarlo Guerra

USBNT | LAFC ‘08

Brandon Licona

Slammers ‘06

Ethan Phung

Irvine Strikers ‘08

Matt Licona

Slammers ‘08

Josh Santiago

Mex NT #2 | LAFC ‘07

James Arteaga

USBNT | LAFC ‘07

Isaiah Avila

FC23 ‘12

Matt Gonzalez

LAFC ‘12

Kelan Sumala

Slammers ‘07

Akwasi Gyabaah

Galaxy ‘11

Audrey Kim

SoCal Blues ‘10

Thiago Silva

Albion ‘09

Jackson Fudge

LA Galaxy ‘10

Connor Reiger

LA Galaxy ‘10

Jacoby Yu

Irvine Strikers ‘10

Logan Southern

Laguna United ‘08

Mason Smith

LAFC ‘11

River Ishikawa

Pateadores ‘10

Aiden Smith

LAFC ‘08

Cesar Roldan

Beach FC ‘11