ACADEMY STAFF

Mark McKeever

Director of Academy (DOA) Alex Ortiz -below handles game scheduling

Phone: 706-489-9330
Email: [email protected]

About Mark McKeever: Mark McKeever begins his 14th season as head coach of the Young Harris College men’s soccer program.

Mountain United Soccer Association is excited to announce its new Academy Director Mr Mark McKeever. Mark is currently the head coach of the Young Harris College men’s soccer team in Young Harris, Georgia. Mark has been a soccer fixture in the north Georgia area for several years where he holds annual soccer camps for youth players as well as several soccer clinics to not only introduce the game to many but also to help help elite players accomplish their goals.

Mark’s primary role in the as director of MUSA’s Academy will be in establishing a foundational curriculum focused on mastering the fundamentals of Soccer. In partnership with MUSA, Mark believes players who commit to the Academy program will primed for future Soccer success. “Players who commit to working hard and practicing the right skills will have a strong foundation for future soccer success”, said coach Mark.

The Academy will focus on technical player development over the long term rather than “win now” tactics and will progress each of its players through various phases of soccer development. These include:
Technical training (players that can receive, pass and dribble the ball with complete control)
Speed and agility training (producing players that are quick and mobile on the field)
Tactical awareness (players that can think on their feet and impact the game at any given time)