Meet The Coaches
Bryce Flinchum
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.
Jordan Pelletier
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.
Darwin Munoz Rojas
Coach
Coach 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, Coach 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. Coach Darwin also currently plays for Bold City Soccer FC Division 1 UPSL Team, bringing active semi-professional playing experience directly into his coaching.
Bailin Reed
Ben Banchiero
Coach Ben has been playing soccer since he was age 4 at the club and high school level in Jacksonville, FL as well as with Argentine academy clubs D10 FC and Ferro Carril Oeste. He currently plays as a goalkeeper for CH4BOLD FC at the semi-professional and U19 level. He has previously worked with the Real Madrid foundation in Jacksonville as a field player and goalkeeper coach. Ben is an Information Technology major at the University of North Florida.
Denise Flinchum
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.
Fabriany Restrepo-Chilito
Coach Fabriany has been playing soccer since the age of six, beginning his development in his hometown of Caquetá, Colombia. He has experience across multiple positions and played primarily in midfield for CH4BOLD FC. Fabriany graduated from Englewood High School in Jacksonville, Florida, where he served as team captain and helped lead the program to District Championship appearances for the first time in over 30 years. That historic season resulted in Englewood High School being recognized as the 4th best team in Jacksonville. Individually, Coach Fabriany led his team in assists, earned All-Star recognition in Jacksonville, and was selected to represent the City of Jacksonville High School B Team. He currently plays for the Bold City SC UPSL Premier Team, bringing active semi-professional experience into his coaching role.
Francisco Cisneros
Gracynn Shelley
Ian Triplett
Jair Zevallos Zola
Jared Curling
Coach Jared has been playing soccer for over 20 years. He was born and raised in Virginia, playing with clubs in the Southeastern part of the state. He also played 4 years of collegiate soccer at Mary Baldwin University, captaining the team all 4 years. He is currently working full-time, while also pursuing his Master of Business Administration.
Leonel Alvarez-Villalobos
Coach Leonel has been playing soccer since the age of 10 throughout North Central Florida, developing his game across club and competitive environments. He played four years with the Thomas University Men’s Soccer program at the NAIA level and went on to play an additional season in the UPSL with the semi-professional side Gainesville City FC. In addition to his playing career, Coach Leonel has extensive coaching experience with players ages 5–18 at the individual, recreational, and club levels. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Thomas University, allowing him to apply both technical knowledge and player psychology to his coaching approach. He currently plays for the Bold City SC Division 1 UPSL Team, bringing active semi-professional experience directly into his coaching.
Mattie Barker
Rylee Forster
Coach Rylee Forster has been playing soccer for over 20 years. She is a recent graduate of the University of South Carolina, where she played Division I soccer. Competing at the highest collegiate level gave Rylee a deep understanding of the game, which she now channels into coaching young athletes. She is dedicated to helping young players grow in their skills and confidence. Rylee is committed to creating a positive, fun environment where players feel comfortable and supported as they learn. She believes that when training is enjoyable and encouraging, players develop a deeper love for the game and gain the confidence to reach their potential. Through her approachable coaching style, Rylee strives to instill a lifelong love of soccer in every player she works with.
Success “Eskay” Okoroafor
Wilson Bedoya
Coach Wilson, originally from Medellín, Colombia, brings a strong background in competitive soccer and youth development to Bold City Soccer Academy. He began playing at the age of five with the renowned Colombian club Atlético Nacional, where he trained until moving to the United States at 14. Wilson attended and graduated early from Mandarin High School in Jacksonville at the age of 16 before returning to Colombia to pursue a professional playing career. After injuries brought his playing ambitions to an end, Wilson shifted his focus to coaching. He has over six years of experience working with players ages 2–6, along with additional experience coaching high school-aged athletes. In addition to his coaching role, Coach Wilson currently plays for the Bold City SC Division 1 UPSL Team, bringing active semi-professional experience into his daily training environment.