MEET OUR COACHES

Coach Stephanie Gonzalez is a USSF Licensed Soccer Coach and Certified Personal Trainer with 15+ years of coaching experience in athlete development.

A former standout collegiate player at Lehman College, Stephanie earned MVP honors as a freshman, served as a two-year captain, and was named a First Team All-Star. She also competed in the WPSL, UPSL, and UWS before founding Train SGS in 2020.

Coach Steph has worked with athletes across youth, high school, and elite development environments, with experience in technical training, goalkeeping development, and performance coaching.

She currently serves as the JV Girls Head Coach at Blind Brook High School, Head Goalkeeper Coach for New Canaan FC, & Head Coach for the NCFC's 2011/2012 girls team. 

Her coaching philosophy centers on building discipline, confidence, technical excellence, and a relentless growth mindset.

Coach Mamadou (“Coach Mo”) is a US Soccer licensed coach and referee with 8+ years of coaching experience in youth player development.

For the past 4 years, he has been a valued part of the Train SGS coaching staff, helping lead the girls program and providing supplemental training for youth players serious about their development.

Coach Mo has worked with competitive clubs including Cedar Stars Academy, Westchester Flames, and New York Magic, bringing experience across both youth and women’s soccer.

His coaching focuses on technical development, confidence-building, and helping athletes grow in a positive but competitive environment.

Coach Saliou is a dedicated youth development coach and former high-level player with a passion for helping young athletes improve their technical skills, confidence, and love for the game.

He has experience coaching youth players in both team and supplemental training environments and has worked closely with Train SGS to support player development.

As a player, Saliou competed with competitive programs including Griffen United SC and Fordham Leadership Academy, where he earned Best Player of the Year honors. He continued his soccer career at John Jay College.

Coach Saliou brings energy and strong technical knowledge to every training session, making him a great fit for developing serious young players.

The Train SGS Coach-in-Training (CIT) Program gives motivated teen athletes the opportunity to develop leadership, coaching, and mentorship skills while gaining hands-on experience working with younger players.

Designed for athletes ages 13–17, the program teaches participants how to lead age-appropriate training sessions, communicate effectively with young athletes, and build confidence as future coaches and leaders.

This program benefits both sides: younger players receive more individualized attention, while teen coaches gain valuable leadership experience, real-world job skills, and mentorship opportunities.

Exceptional CIT coaches may be offered paid coaching opportunities as positions become available.