Nova Soccer Academy

Specialties

The Nova Soccer Academy’s mission is to provide the highest caliber of soccer training as well as invaluable life lessons necessary for students’ development. From the coaches to management, The Nova Soccer Academy demonstrates the importance of respect, passion, and dedication.

We offer:

Tots Programs (ages 2 – 4)

Youth Programs (5 – 13)

Private Lessons (all ages)

After School programs (all ages)

History

Established in 2012.

Sahil Mehra and Rodolfo Ulloa started the Nova Soccer Academy in Mclean, VA in 2013. After coaching together with DC United’s nonprofit program for several years, the two decided to start their own soccer academy to provide the highest quality soccer training experience for children. Sahil and Rodolfo have gone through extensive training with the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA), the US Soccer Foundation and DC United’s nonprofit program and together have more than 30 years of coaching experience.

Meet the Business Owner

Sahil M.

Business Owner

Sahil has grown up and lived in Mclean, Virginia since childhood. His foot has been on a soccer ball since he was 3 years old, starting off in the Mclean Youth Soccer league and playing until he was 18. He has played on several travel teams around the Washington DC region and continued his soccer career while studying at George Mason University. He was part of George Mason intramural soccer throughout his college career. Sahil has been coaching for many years around the DC area, including coaching with United Soccer Club (DC United). Through this program, Sahil continues to receive yearly training by the US Soccer Foundation and the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA). He is the site director of Harrison Recreation Center, managing one of Soccer for Success’s programs. He is responsible for coaching a group of 100 children, running practices, and incorporating a healthy lifestyle program into every practice.