Who we are
Real Stars believes that player development and success derives from quality coaches. The Real Stars coaching staff strives to provide the highest level of coaching, while leading as role models in a high-energy environment. Many players lack confidence in youth soccer and Real Stars coaching staff excels in building player confidence.
Real Stars soccer academy provides elite soccer training in Western Pennsylvania. Real Stars soccer academy focuses on player development, with the objective to mentor players to their highest potential allowing them to play at the most elite level of soccer.
Real Stars mission is to achieve and maintain positive recognition of the youth in our community, but most importantly to provide a well-rounded quality of services in a safe environment, along with an enjoyable experience.
Coaches
director
Thomas Louisy
Education
POINT PARK UNIVERSITY
Masters in Business Administration
BARUCH COLLEGE
Bachelors in Finance & Investment Analysis
Coaching Experience
BVB IA Pittsburgh Director of Coaching 2021 - Current
AFFC Director of Coaching 2017 - 2021
Regional Champion
3 Time State Cup Champions
3 Time State Cut Finalists
Many Elite Tournament Championships
Playing Experience
• St Lucia U17 National Team
• St Lucia National League (Division 1)
• St Lucia U18 National Champions
• Baruch College
Administrator
Nicole Safran
Coaching Experience
2011-2015 Head Coach U12 and U13 AFFC/ U10 Assistant Coach AFFC
2010-2011 Head Coach U11 Girls AFFC
2010 Assistant Coach AFFC• 2005-2006 Player Director AFFC
2005-2006 Head Coach U6-U8 Pinecrest Premier (Miami, Fl)
Playing Experience
• 2001 Offensive MVP, University of Miami
• Soccer Buzz All-Southeast Region Freshman Team, University of Miami
• Full Athletic Scholarship, University of Miami
• Region 1 Olympic Development Program
• 1998 NSCAA All-State Selection
• 1997-1999 NSCAA All-WPIAL
• 1999 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Girls Soccer Player of the Year
COACH
Deo Alexander
Coaching Experience
2008-2009 Assistant Coach Men & Women, Point Park University
2009-2011 AFFC U13 & U14 Girls Assistant Coach
2011-2014 AFFC U11 Boys Head Coach• 2013 AFFC U14 Girls Head Coach
Two State Cup Finals
National D Liscence• Coaches Boys & Girls Futsal
2015-2021 AFFC Head coach U10 and U11 Boys
2021 - Current BVB IA Pittsburgh Head Coach 2010 Boys
Playing Experience
• Point Park University
• 4 Year Player at Point Park University
• Named 3 Time All-American
• Currently Participates in Pittsburgh Adult Leagues