About Us

who we are

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

 
 
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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

 

Education

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
Education & Art

 

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

 

Education

POINT PARK UNIVERSITY

 

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