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Coaches
Edvaldo Pedro
Athletic Director
Currently the Director of Coaching at Allegiance Football Club, which he started in 2016. Coach Pedro has been coaching youth soccer for the past 6 years.
As the DOC and founder of AFC, Pedro has developed a successful philosophy, methodology and culture that has expedited the growth of the players and teams.
A successful journey that can be noted through the dominant performances the players and teams consistently display, as well as their rapid growth. Something that has elevated multiple players from recreational level players, to now being invited to train with the top European academies. In addition, Pedro’s teams are currently ranked amongst the very best in the nation.
Coach Pedro also serves as a lead instructor for BCWMethod. Based in Spain, the program develops training and playing methodology to expedite player’s growth. Pedro has guided various youth and college coaches in implementing these methods.
In addition to BCWMethod, Pedro has hosted multiple Coaching Master Classes. Some of which included Luis Milla (Spain U23 National Team Coach), Andres Carrasco (Kuwait National Team Coach), Antonio Cortes (Catalunya National Team Coach) and multiple European professional coaches.
Mutasem Yazzan
Kountar
Mutasem Yazzan Kountar was born in Barinas, Venezuela. He come from a family of Syrian immigrants, and has been passionate about soccer from a very young age. He played for the Barinas U15 and U17 teams. He then played on the football team from the National Experimental University of Táchira (UNET). In 2006, he obtained a degree as a Mechanical Engineer.
He started his career as a soccer coach in 2017 in the FVF (Venezuelan Football Federation). He continued his studies at the Vicente López school in Buenos Aires, Argentina associated with ATFA (Association of Argentine Soccer Coaches). He obtained his license as Technical Director. In 2018 and 2019, he was part of the soccer coaching staff of the Zamora Fútbol Club FC. In 2019, they won Elite National Championship.
He arrived in Texas in February 2020 with his wife and son. He currently lives in Lewisville. He has always been a dedicated, passionate, demanding professional. His goal is to integrate the style of play of South American Soccer with North American Soccer.
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Coach
Amy Mikahiel
Amy joins us here at Allegiance Academy in her third year as a certified athletic trainer.
Amy is a Houston native and a graduate of Texas A&M University, where she earned a degree in Kinesiology with a minor in Psychology. While at Texas A&M, she had the opportunity to work with football, men’s and women’s basketball, track and field, swim and dive and volleyball. She then received her Masters in Athletic Training from the University of Houston where she worked football and track and field. Amy also has clinical experience from Rice University as a graduate student where she worked basketball, track and field and football. She also had the opportunity to provide medical coverage for the 2023 Men’s NCAA Final Four Tournament. Amy spent the past 2 years working women's basketball at Rice University.
Her professional interests include lower extremity injuries, injury prevention and recovery. Amy is currently a member of NATA, SWATA, GHATS and TSATA. She is Dry Needling Certified. Amy is enrolled in Temple’s Doctorate of Athletic Training Program and is expected to graduate in 2026.
Director of Sports
Medicine- Athletic Trainer
Luis Padilla
Coach
A dedicated soccer coach and former player, I began my competitive soccer journey with FC Dallas Academy from 2012 to 2015 before pursuing professional opportunities in Mexico. Scouted by Tigres in 2016, I played with their Fuerzas Básicas until a knee injury in 2018 halted my career. After recovering, I returned to the U.S. and transitioned into coaching, driven by a passion for developing young talent and helping players achieve their dreams, whether in professional soccer or higher education.
Throughout my coaching career, I've gained invaluable experience from top coaches in North Texas, including mentorship from Albert Espigares Lopez of Atlas FC and Edvaldo Pedro, ECNL Director for DKSC. My coaching stints include leading successful teams at Avanti Soccer Academy and Rayos FC, where I helped players transition to MLS Next and other ECNL programs.
I served as the head coach for San Antonio City Soccer Club's 2008B & 2011B ECNL teams for a year and 6 months where it was there that I became a father to my son Santiago. Recently me and my family just moved back to Dallas. I am once again a head coach for DKSC and Allegiance Academy, where we provide elite training opportunities and a competitive atmosphere for any serious athlete to thrive in. With certifications from ICAFUT, USSF, and Football Association of Wales, I focus on strategic player development, fostering a culture of excellence, and nurturing the next generation of soccer stars. My commitment to the game and continuous improvement drives me to inspire young athletes to reach their fullest potential.
Abraham Armas
Sports Performance Director
Abraham Armas is a highly respected strength and conditioning coach with a proven track record of developing elite athletes. Born in Nochistlán, Zacatecas, Mexico, he holds a Bachelor’s in Sports & Exercise Science from West Texas A&M University and a Master’s in Kinesiology: Strength and Conditioning from Texas A&M Corpus Christi.
Since 2017, Abraham has worked in high-performance sports training, including roles at EXOS and Michael Johnson Performance, where he coached athletes across MLS, MLB, and the NFL. As the owner and founder of Armas Strength and Conditioning, he specializes in training professional soccer players, including European and national team athletes, both in-person and remotely.
Currently, Abraham leads performance training at Allegiance Academy and DKSC, overseeing speed development, strength training, and injury prevention. His approach integrates the latest sports science to optimize athletic performance, helping players reach the next level in their careers.
Outside of coaching, Abraham enjoys traveling with his wife, staying at the forefront of sports science research, playing soccer, lifting weights, and spending time with his dogs.