Javi Oliva
Coaching Philosophy:
I believe that the greatest learning comes from experience, and I work to create a hands-on, experiential learning environment where players can grow and develop in real-time. With my background in coaching with FC Barcelona, I bring a focus on teaching players to think and make decisions, helping them to develop the cognitive skills and soccer IQ they need to succeed at the highest levels of the game.
Coaching Experience:
Head Soccer Coach
TSJ FCV United North, Northern Virginia, Leesburg, VA (2022-present)
Barça Academy, Northern Virginia, Leesburg, VA (2019-2022)
Soccer Academy Atlético Casarrubuelos - Partner Atlético de Madrid, Madrid, Spain (2017-2019)
Club Rayo Serranillos – Partner A.D. Alcorcon, Madrid, Spain (2010-2016)
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Soccer Academy Ciudad De Getafe, Madrid, Spain (2018 – 2019)
A.D. Parla, Madrid, Spain (2017 – 2018)
Club Rayo Serranillos – Partner A.D. Alcorcon, Madrid, Spain (2016-2017)
Additional Coaching Experience:
Age Group Director – TSJ FCV United North | Leesburg, VA | 2022 – Present
Director of Strikers Clinics – TSJ FCV United North | Leesburg, VA | 2022 – Present
Summer Camp Director – LAFC | Los Angeles, CA | 2022
Soccer Coaching Trainer – LAFC, Parks & Recreation Center | Los Angeles, CA | 2022 – 2023
Global Methodology Consulting – Construyendo Futbol, e-learning platform | Spain | 2022 – Present
Summer Camp Technical Coordinator – F.C. Barcelona | USA | 2021 – 2022
Head of Strength & Conditioning Department / Academy Coordinator – Barça Academy | Leesburg, VA | 2020 – 2022
Summer Camp Head Soccer Coach – Barça Academy | USA | 2019 – 2021
Coaching Licenses:
Candidate USSF B – U.S. Soccer | USA
License UEFA A (in progress) – Real Spanish Football Federation | Spain
License C and B (in progress) – Conmebol – Escuela César Luis Menotti | Argentina
Additional Education
Master´s in Personal Training – Madrid, Spain
Bachelor in Sports Science – Madrid, Spain
Playing Experience/Honors/Awards:
2x Virginia Presidents Cup Champion (2022 / 2023)
From 2019 to 2022, Champion of EDP and CCL Leagues and National Leagues with different ages Boys and Girls: U12, U13, U15, U16 and U19.
From 2019 to 2022 Champions of different tournaments such as: OBGC, Bethesda Cup, McLean Cup, Williamsburg Tournament...
30 Under 30 “Promising Young Coaches 2021” by EDP Soccer
4x Summer Tournaments Championships at Soccer Academy Atlético Casarrubuelos - Partner Atlético de Madrid, Madrid, Spain, from 2018 to 2019
2017/18 A.D. Parla, Promoted to Third National Division of Spain
2013 Club Rayo Serranillos, Champions and Promotion to First Youth Division of Madrid, Spain
2010 Club Rayo Serranillos, Champions of Federation Cup Second Youth Division of Madrid, Spain.