Men's Soccer Coaching Staff

Jon grew up in Pensacola, Florida where he attended Pensacola Catholic High School. In 1995, he attended Saint Leo University as a freshman. Jon was named first team All-Conference and All-South. In 1996, Jon scored 28 goals and had 16 assists to lead the nation in scoring. He was All-American, All-South, and All-Sunshine State Conference Player of the Year. In 1997, Jon was First-Team All-American, All-South, and All-Sunshine State Conference. In 1998, he ended his career at Saint Leo finishing second all-time in career goals with 61 and first time in assists with 45. In 1998, Jon spent 3 months with Independiente of the Argentinian 1st Division.

In 1999, Jon was drafted by The Charleston Battery in the first round of the A-League draft. In 2000, Jon played in all 32 games for the Battery, who lost in the 2nd round of the playoffs to the eventual champs, Rochester Raging Rhinos. During the 2000 off-season, Jon played with Kilkinney City of The Irish Premier League.

In 2001, Jon played 26 games for The Battery before losing to the Pittsburgh Riverhounds in the playoffs. He began the 2002 season with The Charleston Battery before being traded to The Atlanta Silverbacks, where Jon played 20 games.

In 2006, Jon was inducted into the Sunshine State Conference Hall of Fame.  Here is what the SSC had to say about Jon: 

Jon Akin was named a two-time All-America soccer player at Saint Leo University, Jon Akin is one of the most prolific soccer players to ever don the green and gold.  Akin was highly decorated at both the conference and regional levels, capturing All-SSC first-team honors four times and All-Region first team honors three times.  The 1996 SSC men's soccer player of the year, Akin remains the only Saint Leo student-athlete, male or female, to be recognized as SSC Athlete of the Year.  He earned that honor following the 1996-97 academic year.  Akin led the nation with 28 goals and 72 total points in 1996, capping off a prolific career in which he ranks second all-time at Saint Leo in goals and points, while also holding the school record for career assists.  Akin ranks in the conference top-10 in numerous single-season and career statistical categories.  Akin was a two-time Saint Leo University scholar-athlete of the year, was previously selected to the SSC Silver Anniversary men's soccer team in 2003 and has also been previously inducted into the Saint Leo University Hall of Fame.  He is currently the head men's and women's soccer coach at Oglethorpe University in Atlanta.  Akin becomes the second men's soccer player from Saint Leo to earn induction into the SSC Hall of Fame.

Assistant Coach: Keylor Reyes

Coaching Background

• USSF "B" Coaching License (2004)
• Assistant Coach ODP Georgia 1991 Boys (2004-2005)
• Technical Skills Director, Superkick Soccer Center GA-USA-(2005-2006)
• Club Coaching Experience at Douglas County Soccer Association and Alpharetta Ambush GA-USA-(2002-2004)
• Soccer course by Costa Rican Soccer Federation
• First World Soccer Congress of Technical Director, Instructor. Francisco Maturana (1997)
• Soccer course by Olympic Solidarity, Instructors. Benito Floro Sanz  and José Portoles (1996)
• Seminar of actualization of modern soccer, Instructor. Badu Veira (1995)
• Soccer course by Costa Rica Soccer Federation, Instructor Carlos Salvador Bilardo (1991)

Playing Background

• Professional Experience: Saprissa, Carmelita, Santa Bárbara. (1990-1997)
• Collage Experience: Life University  GA-USA (1998-2002)
• National Team Experience: Member Costa Rica U-17 National Team, (1988)
• Former Player Costa Rica U-20 National Team, (1989)
• Youth Experience: Liga Deportiva Alajuelense, Costa Rica (1985-1989)

Education

• BS Degree in Health Care Management Life University, GA, USA, (2002)
• Soccer Diploma (3 more courses to finish) National University Heredia, Costa Rica (1997-1998)

GK Coach: Kostas Hatzikoutelis

• Atlanta Silverbacks (USL – A League) Assistant & Goalkeeper Coach
• USSF National “C” License Instructor
• USSF Region III staff
• Georgia ODP staff
• U.S. National staff – Deaf Team Assistant & Goalkeeper Coach
• MLS’ Florida Combine evaluator
• MLS’ Tampa Bay Mutiny - Hercules F.C. – Youth Development Program – GM / Director
• USL – USISL Head Coach
• UEFA “A” License Candidate
• KNVB – TC III Level
• NSCAA Goalkeeping Certification & Trainer
• University of Tampa, Saint Leo University, Reinhardt College – Assistant & GK Coach
• Professional playing experience in Europe
• USA-Europe service team selection

Assistant Coach:  Michael Mey

College/Professional Playing Experience:

Baldwin-Wallace College

3-Year Letter Winner

Forward/Midfielder (2 seasons) and Goalkeeper (1 season)

OAC 2nd Team, 2 years

Players’ Player Award

Single Season Save Record

MISL, Cleveland Force Professional Development League

3 years

Coaching Experience:

10+ years GYSA U6-U18

 2 years Dunwoody High School Boys Varsity/Junior Varsity

2 years M&M Soccer Camps

1 year Challenger British Soccer Camps

GHSA Coaching Certification

NFHS Coach

NFHS Sports First Aid Certification

Education:

Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication and Minor in Studio Art from Baldwin-Wallace College