Jorge Zubillaga
Head Coach
Coach Jorge Zubillaga has been part of JA Elite Soccer Academy LLC since 2015. Born in Punta Del Este, Uruguay and growing up in Stamford, CT coach Jorge had a notable youth playing career being part of the CT ODP, Region 1 ODP, and National ODP programs. He attended and played High School soccer for Westhill HS in Stamford. In 2009, coach Jorge attended Lindenwood University (Missouri) where he red shirted before transferring to Dominican College (NY) NCAA Division II. During his time at Dominican College, coach Jorge won the CACC Championships for multiple years and was named to the CACC 1st team for several years. Coach Jorge graduated in 2014 with a B.A in Communications. Eager to pursue a professional playing career, coach Jorge traveled to Uruquay where he spent time with Canadian Soccer Club of Uruguay’s 2nd division. In the Unites States he has played for PDL clubs Westchester Flames & Connecticut Azul as well as NPSL Club Elm City Express. Coach Jorge has extensive youth coaching experience with players of all ages. Coach Jorge will coach our U16 Boys.
U.S. Soccer Federation National ‘F’
National D License
4v.4, 7v.7, 9v.9, & 11v.11 grassroots coaching licenses
Completed the USSF Coaching Youth Module
US Futsal Federation coaching license
First Aid/CPR Certified