Dave Brown, President
Dave Brown is a former U.S. youth national team player and the visionary behind Virtual FĂștbol Academy (VFA). With over a decade of leadership in coach education and player development, Dave has built programs that blend innovation, accessibility, and high performance.
In 2017, Dave founded the RC Celta Academy in Philadelphia, bringing world-class Spanish training to American soil. Today, he leads VFAâa global coaching ecosystem combining expert mentoring, leading-edge digital tools, and the FESPI mindset frameworkâto empower the next generation of coaches and athletes worldwide.
Khalil Masso, Co-Founder
Guided by faith and grounded in family, Khalil Masso grew up playing all sports â from baseball and basketball to soccer, football, and boxing. He has spent over a decade coaching youth sports, including basketball, soccer, tee-ball, travel baseball, and in-house teams.
The statistic that 70% of kids quit youth sports by age 13 inspired Khalil to invest in the Virtual Futbol Academy (VFA), where we partnered with UCAM to help coaches create better, more engaging experiences. A big believer in education, Khalil draws from the work of Dr. Amanda Visek and Carol Dweck on the Growth Mindset, and from UEFA professionals who designed The Art and Science of Coaching FĂștbol course to share their techniques, tactics, and session design methods with coaches worldwide.
Sports have always been a constant in his life, and he believes in their power to inspire growth on and off the field.
Luis Oubiña, Relationship Manager & Product Experience
Luis has a proven track record of driving revenue growth and forging strategic partnerships.
Throughout his career, Luis has managed communication and marketing strategies for sports organizations such as LaLiga Tech (Sportian) and the World Padel Tour.
At Virtual FĂștbol Academy (VFA), Luis leverages his expertise to expand the companyâs reach through social media platforms. He also provides strategic guidance on the development of the VFA's signature program, Art & Science of FĂștbol Coaching: Self Guided Course.
Carlos Moreno, Head of Partnerships & Curriculum Strategy
With over 10 years of experience in soccer coaching, player development, and sports event management, Carlos currently serves as the full-time Academy Director at UCAM Murcia C.F.
At Virtual FĂștbol Academy (VFA), he oversees a team of professional Spanish coaches to develop the curriculum for the VFA's signature program: The Art & Science of FĂștbol Coaching: Self Guided Course. Carlos also serves as the head of strategic partnerships, working to develop the VFA's second signature program: Art & Science of FĂștbol: Coaching Certification & Live Group Mentoring.Â
Carlos ensures success and optimal results for coaches and players.
Antonio Paredes, Curriculum Developer & Coaching Mentor
Antonio is currently the Head of Methodology at UCAM Murcia Club de FĂștbol, the professional football club affiliated with Universidad CatĂłlica de Murciaâa leading Spanish university known for its excellence in sports science and coaching education.
At VFA, Antonio brings this expertise to The Art & Science of FĂștbol Coaching, helping coaches build intentional, high-impact training environments rooted in the Spanish methodology. He also serves as a mentor to coaches inside The Art & Science of FĂștbol: Coaching Certification & Live Group Mentoring program.
Alfredo Borrås Castro, Curriculum Developer & Coaching Mentor
Alfredo serves as the International Department Coordinator at UCAM Murcia Club de FĂștbol, the professional football club tied to UCAM, a top institution in Spain for coaching and sports science.
At VFA, Alfredo applies this global perspective to The Art & Science of FĂștbol Coaching, designing clear, adaptable lessons that reflect the best of Spanish coaching philosophy. Alfredo also serves as a coaching mentor inside The Art & Science of FĂștbol: Coaching Certification & Live Group Mentoring program.
