DIEGO MIRANDA
HEAD COACH
Coach Diego will be Head Coaching our talented U14 N1 Girls team this 2026-27 season, as well as being an instrumental Coach & Program Director in our JA Elite Organization.
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 has the skillset, patience, and expertise to coach any age group at any level of the game. Coach Diego is recognized as one of our area’s top youth coaches and was award CJSA Coach Of The Year in 2023. Numerous State Cup Champion within our DSA Program, Coach Diego brings his wealth of experience as a player and coach to our JA Elite FC Girls Teams.
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