Adonay Jovel is a highly experienced soccer coach and technical director with over two decades of success in developing competitive athletes, mentoring youth, and building championship-level programs. He brings a holistic, age-appropriate approach to coaching—blending tactical knowledge, leadership, and academic support to foster complete student-athletes. Passionate about community engagement, Adonay is known for his ability to lead and inspire teams while maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.

Education & Licenses

    •    M.S., Recreation & Sports Sciences (Coaching Education) – Ohio University

    •    B.S., Kinesiology – California State University, Northridge

    •    USSF “B” License – Carson, CA

    •    UEFA “C” License – Deutscher Fußball-Bund, Frankfurt, Germany

Coaching Experience

College Coaching

    •    College of the Canyons – Assistant Coach & Kinesiology Instructor (2015–2020)

    •    Moorpark College – Assistant Coach (2007–2015)

High School Coaching

    •    Hart High School – Head Coach (2011–2020)

    •    Cleveland High School – Head Coach (2009–2011), Assistant Coach (2003–2004)

    •    Reseda High School – Head Coach (2005–2009)

    •    Birmingham High School – Assistant Coach (1999–2000)

Club & Technical Leadership

    •    Idaho Surf SC – Technical Director (2023–2024)

    •    Utah Surf SC – Regional Director (2021–2023)

    •    FC Valencia – Assistant Director of Coaching (2018–2020)

    •    Real So Cal – Assistant Technical Director (2011–2018)

    •    Conejo Valley United – Head Coach (2007–2008)

    •    LA Soccer Club, North Stars SC, California Quest SC – Various coaching roles (1999–2004)

Playing Experience

    •    Birmingham High School – Leading Scorer, League Champion (1996–1999)

    •    Khaos SC (1996–1999)

    •    Moorpark College (1999 & 2004) – Best Leader Award

    •    Brazilian Soccer Academy, FL (2000–2003)

Awards & Recognition

    •    Coach of the Year – Conejo Valley United (2009–2010)

    •    Sports Coach of the Year Nominee – Hart High School (2015)

    •    Dean’s Honors List – Ohio University (2020)

    •    Best Leader of the Year – Moorpark College (2004)

Team Achievements

    •    CIF Champions – Reseda High School (2009)

    •    CIF Runners-Up – Hart High School (2015)

    •    Foothill League Champions – Hart High School (2013, 2014, 2018–2020)

    •    Nationally Ranked #1 – Valley United Blast (2007)

    •    State Champions – Utah Surf 2011 AJ

    •    Western State League Champions – College of the Canyons (2018)