Azkals Development Academy
by Stephan Schröck
Meet the Coaches
Qualified and experienced winners. They are the challenging and caring mentors who will unleash the potential of your child.
AFC A Licensed Coach
Frank Muescan
Coach Frank's extensive experience yielded himself silverware through the years. Prior to his appointment as Head of Academy Coaching in the Azkals Development Team this year, he was Team Manager for Philippines Football League champions and AFC Champions League representatives United City FC since 2020.
He also had successful stints with Global FC, JPV Marikina FC, and Ceres-La Salle FC.
AFC Licensed Coach and
FIFA International Referee
Jovanie Villagracia
Coach Jovanie is currently the head coach of the Azkals Development Team in the Philippines Football League, where he molds the most promising Filipino players against the best professional teams.
He led ADT to the mid-table, even holding defending champions United City FC to a draw in October 2022.
He is noted for winning club championships with Laos FC in 2009 and 2015. He also had stints in Macau League and Liga Premier Indonesia.
FIFA National Elite Youth Coach
AFC CC - PFF A Licensed Coach
Arvin Jay M. Soliman
Coach Arvin is the program director of Cavalieri FC and former technical director of Laguna FA. His national coaching career includes mentoring the Philippines U15 Boys and U18 Womens teams.
He also had stints with Green Archers United, De La Salle Zobel, La Salle Green Hills FC, De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, Adamson University, Maharlika Manila FC, Letran Calamba, Brent International School, and Azkals Development Team.
AFC B Licensed Coach
Ernani D. Regis
Coach Ernani won championships as a player with Global FC and Laos FC in the United Football League, the precursor to the Philippines Football League.
His coaching career has already yielded a Corporate Football League Championship with Citi FC. He now coaches Laos FC since 2016, and is part of the Azkals Development Team coaching staff for the last three years.
AFC C Licensed Coach
Ed Sacapano
Coach Ed's playing career is laden with championships. He was part of three Philippines Football League-winning Ceres-Negros FC squads, United City FC, and also had an earlier stint with Global Cebu FC.
He coached the La Salle Bacolod college team, and represented the country in international club competitions such as the Asian Football Federation President's Cup, AFC Cup, and the AFC Champions League in 2021 and 2022.
Philippines Licensed Physical Therapist
Bianca A. Acebedo, PTRP
PT Bianca has almost a decade of experience, including stints at United City Football Club, Ceres-Negros FC, and JPV Marikina FC.
She also held the post of Clinical Supervisor and Physiotherapist at University of the Philippines