
Co-Founder & Executive Director

Co-Founder & Director of Operations
Coach Denise has youth and high school playing experience while growing up in Vermont. With two sons who began playing soccer as tots and continue today as young men, she also has coached at the youth level. Additionally, she formed one of the largest dance studios in Vermont teaching children ages 2-17 and understands how to motivate young children to perform at their highest potential. Denise holds degrees from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in dance performance and choreography and from Jacksonville University in nursing.

Director of Soccer Development
Coach Bryce, founder of Bold City Soccer, has been involved in soccer since the age of three, competing with clubs, schools, and organizations along the East Coast. He has played as a starting defender for CH4BOLD FC and with Club Desportivo Nacional in Portugal. Bryce currently serves as the starting right back for Bold City SC Premier, the club’s UPSL semi-professional team based in Jacksonville. Beyond his playing career, Bryce has previously held the role of team captain, worked as a licensed soccer referee, earned his US Soccer C Coaching License, and is currently pursuing his US Soccer B Coaching License. Off the field, Bryce is a Business Management major at the University of North Florida, bringing both leadership and organizational expertise to the continued growth of Bold City Soccer.

Director of Educational Facilitation & Technology

Soccer Coach & Classroom Support Facilitator
Coach Jordan has been playing soccer for over 20 years, competing as an attacking midfielder and left back for his former club and high school teams in Georgia. During his time in college, Jordan played for the Jacksonville University Men’s Club Soccer and also served as a coach for the Jacksonville University Women’s Club Soccer, gaining valuable experience on both the player and coaching sides of the game. He also played one season with Bold City FC Premier UPSL Team, further connecting his playing career to the club at the semi-professional level. Jordan graduated from Jacksonville University with a degree in Sports Business, combining his on-field experience with a strong foundation in sports management and leadership.

Soccer Coach & Classroom Support Facilitator
Darwin has been playing soccer since the age of 8, competing with numerous clubs and school programs throughout his development. He served as captain of the Englewood High School boys’ soccer team, leading the program to a District Championship during his senior year—a title that Englewood High School had not won since 1997. In addition to his experience in the United States, Darwin trained in Honduras with the reserve squad of C.D. Marathón, a Division I professional club, gaining valuable international training exposure at a high competitive level. Darwin also currently plays for Bold City Soccer FC Division 1 UPSL Team, bringing active semi-professional playing experience directly into his coaching.

Co-Founder & Executive Director

First Touch Program Director
Coach Denise has youth and high school playing experience while growing up in Vermont. With two sons who began playing soccer as tots and continue today as young men, she also has coached at the youth level. Additionally, she formed one of the largest dance studios in Vermont teaching children ages 2-17 and understands how to motivate young children to perform at their highest potential. Denise holds degrees from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in dance performance and choreography and from Jacksonville University in nursing.

Club Director
Coach Bryce, founder of Bold City Soccer, has been involved in soccer since the age of three, competing with clubs, schools, and organizations along the East Coast. He has played as a starting defender for CH4BOLD FC and with Club Desportivo Nacional in Portugal. Bryce currently serves as the starting right back for Bold City SC Premier, the club’s UPSL semi-professional team based in Jacksonville. Beyond his playing career, Bryce has previously held the role of team captain, worked as a licensed soccer referee, earned his US Soccer C Coaching License, and is currently pursuing his US Soccer B Coaching License. Off the field, Bryce is a Business Management major at the University of North Florida, bringing both leadership and organizational expertise to the continued growth of Bold City Soccer.

Equipment & Technology Director

Academy Competitive Director
Coach Jordan has been playing soccer for over 20 years, competing as an attacking midfielder and left back for his former club and high school teams in Georgia. During his time in college, Jordan played for the Jacksonville University Men’s Club Soccer and also served as a coach for the Jacksonville University Women’s Club Soccer, gaining valuable experience on both the player and coaching sides of the game. He also played one season with Bold City FC Premier UPSL Team, further connecting his playing career to the club at the semi-professional level. Jordan graduated from Jacksonville University with a degree in Sports Business, combining his on-field experience with a strong foundation in sports management and leadership.

Soccer Coach & Classroom Support Facilitator
Darwin has been playing soccer since the age of 8, competing with numerous clubs and school programs throughout his development. He served as captain of the Englewood High School boys’ soccer team, leading the program to a District Championship during his senior year—a title that Englewood High School had not won since 1997. In addition to his experience in the United States, Darwin trained in Honduras with the reserve squad of C.D. Marathón, a Division I professional club, gaining valuable international training exposure at a high competitive level. Darwin also currently plays for Bold City Soccer FC Division 1 UPSL Team, bringing active semi-professional playing experience directly into his coaching.