NXT Level Futbol provide innovative and unique soccer training methods along with player development opportunities to help players reach their highest level...their NXT Level.
Chris Jennings - Founder & Technical Director
Chris is an experienced professional soccer coach who has trained and developed an assortment of skillful players across the DMV Metro Area. He currently serves as an Academy Director at Northern Virginia United Academy, Assistant Coach for the NVUFC 1st Team, Head Coach at Bishop O'Connell High School & Robinson Secondary School, Virginia ODP State/District/Academy Coach and Founder/Technical Director at NXT Level Futbol. Formerly the Boys ECNL Director at BRYC where he led six teams to State Cup Finals, Chris has transformed the boys soccer program at Bishop O'Connell and led them to championship matches in the prestigious and nationally-renowned Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC - 2016 Coach of the Year) and Virginia Independent Schools State Championships. He has also spent time with the Arlington Soccer Association, NJYSA and D.C. United.
Many of Chris' former players have played collegiately at institutions such as the University of Virginia, Wake Forest, Virginia Tech, West Virginia, High Point, George Mason, Akron, Penn State, Longwood, Binghamton, Navy, Old Dominion, William & Mary, UCLA, VCU, etc.. Others have gone on to play professionally for clubs and academies all over the world such as DC United, Olympique de Marseille, Borussia Dortmund, FC Groningen, Leeds United and more.
His invaluable experience in both the youth and professional soccer ranks has provided an outstanding platform for him to teach players and help them achieve their goals of reaching their next level. Jennings spent time with the NY/NJ Metrostars (NY Red Bulls) before moving on to D.C. United where he focused on soccer programs and youth club relations. He was part of a DCU staff that won MLS Cup in 2004, a 3-2 win vs Kansas City at the Home Depot Center in Los Angeles. In 2010, Chris was honored by Major League Soccer for numerous Best XI staff awards for his work at D.C. United.
Jennings played collegiately at DIII powerhouse York College of Pennsylvania where they went 55-28-3 with 2 CAC Finals appearances during his time. Due to an injury-riddled career at YCP, he served as a volunteer assistant coach helping the coaching staff with scouting, recruiting and daily training sessions. Chris played youth soccer in New Jersey for the Hibernian Athletic Association, Bordentown Travel Soccer, Princeton Soccer Association and the NJ Olympic Development Program.
Many of Chris' former players have played collegiately at institutions such as the University of Virginia, Wake Forest, Virginia Tech, West Virginia, High Point, George Mason, Akron, Penn State, Longwood, Binghamton, Navy, Old Dominion, William & Mary, UCLA, VCU, etc.. Others have gone on to play professionally for clubs and academies all over the world such as DC United, Olympique de Marseille, Borussia Dortmund, FC Groningen, Leeds United and more.
His invaluable experience in both the youth and professional soccer ranks has provided an outstanding platform for him to teach players and help them achieve their goals of reaching their next level. Jennings spent time with the NY/NJ Metrostars (NY Red Bulls) before moving on to D.C. United where he focused on soccer programs and youth club relations. He was part of a DCU staff that won MLS Cup in 2004, a 3-2 win vs Kansas City at the Home Depot Center in Los Angeles. In 2010, Chris was honored by Major League Soccer for numerous Best XI staff awards for his work at D.C. United.
Jennings played collegiately at DIII powerhouse York College of Pennsylvania where they went 55-28-3 with 2 CAC Finals appearances during his time. Due to an injury-riddled career at YCP, he served as a volunteer assistant coach helping the coaching staff with scouting, recruiting and daily training sessions. Chris played youth soccer in New Jersey for the Hibernian Athletic Association, Bordentown Travel Soccer, Princeton Soccer Association and the NJ Olympic Development Program.
DAVE SALAS - Summer Camp Director
Dave has been one of the premier footballers in the DMV area for years and an excellent mentor for youth players. Salas' performances were widely recognized as he earned many individual awards such as All-Conference, All-State, All-Region and was a preseason All-American in Virginia. A supremely-gifted, two-footed player, Dave coaches at the Northern Virginia United Academy and specializes in helping young players work on individual aspects of their game.
ASA FOX
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Asa is an extremely talented young coach from the Northern Virginia area who specializes training youth players with innovative programs and highly technical activities. He was a 4-year starter at Ferrum College where he earned USA South All-Conference 1st team, All-State 1st team and USA South Conference Offensive Player of the Week. Asa has coaching experience with the Little Kickers program at the Dulles Sportsplex, Old Dominion FC/Cesena USA, Alexandria Soccer Association and BRYC Elite Academy. He currently serves as a HeadCoach at the Northern Virginia United Academy and Virginia ODP.
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MAX PENCZAR
Max currently plays as a defender for the Catholic University Cardinals. He has also spent time previously in Germany playing for a local academy as well as the International Olympic Development Program. Upon his return to the US, he joined the BRYC ECNL 03 side where he excelled as a centerback and left back. Penczar also plays for the Northern Virginia United FC men's program. Max's passion for learning and teaching the fundamentals of the game are second to none. He is an excellent developer and communicator for young players looking to improve their game.
JURGEN BAUTISTA
Jurgen is a veteran of the Northern Virginia soccer scene. He grew up playing club soccer for Braddock Road Youth Club and VISTA Soccer Club. Bautista played his high school soccer at Bishop O'Connell where he currently serves as an Assistant Coach. He is also the U17-U19 Boys League Director at BRYC.
DEVON MCTAVISH
Devon was drafted by D.C. United of Major League Soccer in the 2006 MLS Supplemental Draft. He scored his first goal for DC in the CONCACAF Champions League against Jamaican side, Harbour View in 2008. McTavish enjoyed a successful collegiate career at West Virginia University where he ranks third in school history with 75 appearances. His youth soccer days were spent locally between Chantilly and Winchester, Virginia and Devon starred for James Wood High School, located in the northern tip of the Shenandoah Valley.
After retiring from professional soccer, McTavish joined the men's soccer staff at Drexel University. In 2013, he helped lead the Dragons to the CAA regular season and conference championship title, earning them a seat in the NCAA tournament.
After retiring from professional soccer, McTavish joined the men's soccer staff at Drexel University. In 2013, he helped lead the Dragons to the CAA regular season and conference championship title, earning them a seat in the NCAA tournament.
DANIEL VALCICAK
Daniel has great experience as a goalkeeper at all levels. He starred at Gonzaga HS before moving on to St. Francis University where he earned First Team All-Conference GK (2012 and 2013) and NEC All-Tournament (2012 and 2013). Valcicak also received Adidas Player of the Week recognition in October 2010 for his outstanding 20-save performance against Penn State. Daniel holds St. Francis records for career shutouts, GK minutes played, wins and saves in a single game. He went on to play in the Australian 2nd division for FNQ FC Heat where he earned GK of the Year and Coach's Player of the Year in 2014.
Contact Us
Email: NXTLevelFutbol@gmail.com
Phone: (609) 658-6944
Mail: NXT Level Futbol Academy, LLC. - P.O. Box 1134 - Fairfax, VA 22038-1134
Phone: (609) 658-6944
Mail: NXT Level Futbol Academy, LLC. - P.O. Box 1134 - Fairfax, VA 22038-1134