Emily Okafor

Technical Director · Sarasota Bay FC

Sarasota, FL · Southwest Florida

4.36 reviews
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Private training available

Bio

Emily Okafor serves as Technical Director at Sarasota Bay FC. With over 19 years coaching youth soccer in Florida, Emily specializes in player development and has guided multiple players to college commitments. Emily's coaching philosophy centers on technical mastery, game intelligence, and building confident, coachable players.

Certifications

  • 🎓 United Soccer Coaches Premier Diploma
  • 🎓 Goalkeeping Level 2
  • 🎓 UEFA B License

Specialties

Mental performancePlayer development pathwayTechnical/futsal trainingCollege recruiting support

Age Groups

U11U12U13U14U15U16U17U18U19

Private Training

Offers private and small-group technical sessions on weekends. Rates and availability on request via the contact form.

Rating Breakdown

Communication4.0
Development4.2
Personality4.5
Fairness4.4
Game Management4.4
Overall Impact4.3

Reviews

6 total
  • CM

    Carlos M.

    Player · 2mo ago

    4.4

    Demanding in the best way

    High standards on and off the field. My son improved more in one season than the previous three combined. Communication with parents could be a touch more frequent.

    Communication 3.7Development 4.1Personality 4.6Fairness 4.6Game Management 5.0Overall Impact 4.5
  • PS

    Priya S.

    Parent · 4mo ago

    3.9

    Develops the whole player

    Coach pushes the kids technically and tactically but also builds their confidence. Plays everyone fairly and is great about explaining the 'why' behind decisions.

    Communication 4.0Development 3.5Personality 4.6Fairness 3.5Game Management 3.7Overall Impact 4.3
  • AP

    Amanda P.

    Former Player · 6mo ago

    4.4

    Calm and tactically sharp

    Never loses composure on the sideline, which the players feed off of. Game management and in-game adjustments are clearly a strength.

    Communication 4.3Development 4.8Personality 3.7Fairness 4.6Game Management 4.6Overall Impact 4.2
  • TB

    Tom B.

    Player · 1y ago

    4.4

    Demanding in the best way

    High standards on and off the field. My son improved more in one season than the previous three combined. Communication with parents could be a touch more frequent.

    Communication 3.8Development 4.1Personality 4.9Fairness 4.9Game Management 4.7Overall Impact 4.0
  • DL

    David L.

    Parent of two players · 1y ago

    4.4

    Cares about the kids

    Beyond soccer, genuinely invested in the players as people. Fair with playing time and honest about where each kid stands and what they need to work on.

    Communication 3.5Development 4.6Personality 4.4Fairness 4.9Game Management 4.1Overall Impact 4.7
  • JT

    Jessica T.

    Parent · 1y ago

    4.3

    Develops the whole player

    Coach pushes the kids technically and tactically but also builds their confidence. Plays everyone fairly and is great about explaining the 'why' behind decisions.

    Communication 4.6Development 4.3Personality 4.8Fairness 4.0Game Management 4.1Overall Impact 4.2

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Club

Sarasota Bay FC

Sarasota, FL

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