Meet Our Team

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Emily Scheese

GENERAL MANAGER

Emily Scheese, a soccer prodigy with a US Soccer Coaching C License, has coached at Cal State Maritime Academy, Nike US Soccer Camps, Almaden FC, and Aptos Tide Soccer Club. As a leader, she’s developed coaching staff and players, contributing to GLG’s soccer greatness.

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Maia Courtois

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Maia, a former competitive soccer player and coach, has coached youth sports and soccer for five years, including three with GLG. She holds USSF licenses for 7v7, 9v9, and 11v11 coaching and is certified as a youth soccer referee and assignor. After graduating from the University of San Francisco with a Bachelor’s in Politics, she keeps her mind sharp with the New York Times crossword puzzle.

Our Awesome Coaches

The essence of our programs begins with our coaches. 
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Ashley Holguin

Kayli Gaspar

Kayli Gaspar

Lexi Schumacher

Lexi Schumacher

Bri Berlanga

Margaret Powers

Margaret Powers

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Veronica Rodriguez

Kylie Schneider

Kylie Schneider

Alexis Wright

Alexis Wright

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Sydney Shepard

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Heba Aboufaraj

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Karlie Lema

Annissa Byrd

Annissa Byrd

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Reviews

Our daughter spent 2 wonderful weeks at GLG over this past summer. She had a great time learning soccer skills and team work. Will definitely be coming back next summer! Highly recommend!

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Allison Sigmond

Allison Sigmond

6 months ago

My daughter love GLG camp a lot, she comes home telling about all the great things she learned everyday.

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charles mei

charles mei

1 year ago

My six year old daughter usually turned away from soccer. She enjoys being physically challenged: dance, gymnastics, and ariel type classes like bars, rings and silks and of course she loves crafts, crafts, crafts however no team sports, no soccer. I read through the summer camp offerings through OUSD. We were late to sign up, camps were filling up fast, offerings that appealed to my daughter were few. I read through the GLG program and gave soccer another shot. When I mentioned it was all girl's, she brightened up at the idea. My wife and I were hesitant. Would our daughter last eight hours at a soccer camp considering she's never really showed an interest? We signed up for one week, she wanted to go back, she didn't want it to end. We were fortunate enough to jump on openings for an additional two weeks. She loved the coaches, the soccer, the crafts, the friends. It's all true. The coaches are excellent! The program fosters positivity and confidence, yes in soccer, but also as a person in the world. An excellent program. GLG is amazing. Keep it going! - Loving Papa

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Mr.Paul TwistedTechniques

Mr.Paul TwistedTechniques

6 months ago

Jennifer had a blast! Meeting new friends learning new skills. Plus just getting her exercise is what’s important to us. Thank you all!

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Jordan Harris

Jordan Harris

6 months ago

My daughter had a great time at Competitive camp last week. Coach Kayli and Coach Emily were positive and helpful. Highly recommend GLG camp!

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Jennifer Fish

Jennifer Fish

7 months ago

I highly recommend GLG! Our daughters have had a fantastic experience across their recreational and competitive teams and during GLG summer camps. The GLG coaches provide expert soccer coaching while also focusing on the overall wellbeing and development of their players.

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Ryan LeBlanc

Ryan LeBlanc

8 months ago