Joe Pehanich
JPS Training, Founder
Heads Up Vest, Owner
VBFC Head of Youth Football
Stauffer Middle School - Sports Academy | Director
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 1st team
Madison Eguia
Slammers Koge ‘09
Kyrome Lumsden
USYNT | LAFC ‘07
Emir Poniano
USYNT | LAFC 2
Decarlo Guerra
USYNT | LAFC 2
Brandon Licona
Slammers ‘06
Ethan Phung
Irvine Strikers ‘08
Matt Licona
Slammers ‘08
Josh Santiago
Mex YNT #2 | LAFC 2
James Arteaga
USYNT | 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