Jason Herod - President

Profession: HR professional

Favorite Teams: Nashville SC and Chelsea FC

Instagram: @JDHEROD

My love for soccer began during my time at Southern Adventist University and deepened while serving as a missionary in Ethiopia, where I organized daily soccer games for local children. This experience sparked my commitment to youth sports leadership, which has included eight years of coaching and 4 years on the board (two years as Vice President) of  Collegedale Softball League (CRA). In 2024, I collaborated with five other board members to establish the Collegedale Christian Athletic Association, focusing on developing a youth soccer program. This initiative responds to the growing enthusiasm for soccer both nationally and in our community. Our league prioritizes three core values: teaching good sportsmanship, supporting children's holistic development (physical, social, and mental), and strengthening community connections. 

Coach: Sean Ancheta

Profession: Pediatric Nurse

Favorite Soccer Team: Real Madrid

Instagram: @Newseancheta

I wanted to help start this league because it was going to provide an opportunity to teach kids the beautiful game of soccer.

Soccer has provided me with many life lesson, and I love passing those lessons on and also discovering new ones with players.