DIEGO MIRANDA
HEAD COACH
Growing up in Quito, Ecuador; coach Diego was a part of top professional soccer club DU’s youth system. In 2004, after moving to the US; Diego earned a soccer scholarship to attend Dominican College (NY) NCAA Division II. Diego played four years of college soccer from 2005-2008, winning CACC Championships during the 2005 & 2006 seasons. A key contributor to the program’s success during these years, Diego graduated in 2009 with a B.S in Accounting.
Coach Diego has been part of JA Elite Soccer since September, 2014. Coach Diego is a vital part of our entire JA Elite Organization, and has the skillset, patience, and expertise to coach any age group. In 2025, Coach Diego with co-coach our talented 2012 Girls FC Team along side co-coach Jess Laszlo.
Contact: diegom.jaelitefc@gmail.com
playing experience
Former High School soccer player in Stamford, CT
Former Division 2 College Soccer Player
Professional Soccer Coach for over 10+ Years
2023 CJSA Girls Competitive Coach of the Year
U.S. Soccer Federation National ‘F’
4v.4, 11v.11 grassroots coaching licenses
Completed the USSF Coaching Youth Module
US Futsal Federation coaching license
First Aid/CPR Certified