Our Coaches

Coach Robert Rivers III

Director/ Trainer

As a youth soccer coach, Robert Rivers III is known for his motivational coaching style and for understanding and developing each player’s specialized talents. Rivers started playing soccer at the age of 5 and was fortunate to have skilled coaches who taught him not only how to play the game but also how to communicate that knowledge to others.

In addition to his work with Local Soccer clubs and Trinity College of Florida Assistant Coach, Coach Rob was a star player for the Tampa Marauders of the NPSL. During his college career, he earned a National Championship at Southeastern University and numerous individual accolades, including Player of the Year and All American honors. He currently holds NSCAA Advanced National Diploma

and USSF D License.

In his spare time, he works with charitable organizations that benefit young people.

Player Experience:

2018 August- Nextstars Academy, Offered A Month Trial

2008-2018- Semi-professional Soccer Player- St. Pete Aztecs, St. Pete Raiders, Tampa Marauders, Clearwater Galactics, Orlando Ajax

2005-2006- Southeastern University NCCAA 2 (Coach Drew Stacey)

NCCAA National Champion/ NCCAA All Tournament MVP/ SEU Male Athlete of the Year/ NSCAA All American/ NCCAA All Region Player of the Year

2005- Orlando Ajax (PDL) Coach Mark Dillon, Coach Manno Sannon)

2003-2004-Anderson College NCAA 2 (Coach Rob Miller) NCAA 2, All CVAC

1999-2002- Tampa Baptist Academy (High School)/ Town N Country FC Tampa (Club)

All Bay Conference Player, FACA Allstar MVP, Team Captain, Team MVP Senior Year

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