Jeff Oksman
Soccer Director
Jeff grew up in South Omaha playing basketball, baseball, football and soccer for both club and school. After graduating from Omaha South High, he went on to get his Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Drake University. Jeff had always wanted to do two things, coach and open his own sports company. He established Infinite Sports World ( ISW ) in 2012 after working for over a decade as a coach and director at Gladiator Soccer Club and Omaha FC. His passion for sports and developing athletes has driven ISW to become a leader in holistic athletic development.

Coaching Experience
  • Gladiator Academy Coach
  • Gladiator Director of YDP
  • Omaha FC Director of YDP
  • Omaha FC Academy Director
  • Omaha FC Select Coach
  • Olympic Development Program
  • College of St. Mary's
  • Nebraska State Instructor
  • Fast Footwork Academy
  • ISW Soccer Academy Director
Manny Lira
Soccer Coach
Manny is a native of Guadalajara, Mexico who grew up playing for his hometown club Chivas Futbol Club Academy. He came to the U.S. at the age of 8 and played with several local club teams where he won back to back State Cup tournaments. While in high school, he was selected to play with Red Fury FC select team which was chosen to compete in an exhibition match versus Atlas FC professional squad from his hometown. After playing 4 years of high school soccer at Omaha South, he was recruited to play for Bellevue University. During his collegiate career, he received several honors including 2014 Honorable Mention all-American, 2014 & 2013 First Team all-MCAC, and 2014 Omaha World Herald NAIA all-Nebraska. In 2015, he was recruited to play in the USL PDL for the Midland/Odessa Sockers FC. Manny is the first soccer player to go into the Omaha South High Hall of Fame.
John Carlson
Soccer Coach
John has coached high school soccer for 25 years and is one of the winningest coaches in Nebraska high school soccer history. Carlson is the head coach at Skutt Catholic High School where he has a record of 269-62. The Skyhawks have made 22 straight state tournament appearances and reached 11 Nebraska Class B championship games. The Skyhawks won championships in 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2016 and 2017 and had runner up finishes in 2005, 2008, 2012 and 2018. In addition, Carlson guided Roncalli High School to its only state championship game appearance when the Pride reached the Class B state final in 1997. Carlson has a Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and coaching licenses—including the United States Youth Coaching License-- from the National Soccer Coaches of America—now United Soccer Coaches. Carlson was the head coach at Nebraska Wesleyan and College of Saint Mary where he compiled a record of 85-23-11 over six seasons. In 2000, Carlson led Wesleyan to its first NCAA Division III national tournament appearance and in 2001 Carlson guided College of Saint Mary to the NAIA Elite Eight. Carlson has been involved with youth soccer for 30 years and has served as a Director of Coaching at two Omaha area clubs.
Jordan Veness-Irsik
Director of Goalkeeping, Soccer Coach
COLLEGIATE COACHING EXPERIENCE:

HEAD COACH, ATHLETIC RECRUITING COORDINATOR

College of Saint Mary, Omaha, Nebraska

Lead all aspects of competitive NAIA program in Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC). Grew program from 8 players when hired as head coach in April 2018 to 38 players in August 2019 .Started first JV program in school history with full JV schedule .Doubled team wins in two years, winningest season in 6 years, broke several school defensive records

ASSISTANT COACH, GOALKEEPER COACH

York College, York, Nebraska

Assist in all aspects of an MCAC and AII team transitioning into the KCAC. Signed nearly 20 student-athletes in 1.5 years. Two goalkeepers over two seasons had multiple conference player-of-the- week and two all-conference nominations

SEMI PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

GOALKEEPER COACH, ASSISTANT COACH

Elite Girls Academy WPSL. Goalkeeper coach for Heartland All Conference Champions (7-1-1 Record.) Trained the Heartland Conference Defensive Player of the Year (Goalkeeper)

OLYMPIC DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE:


REGIONAL GOALKEEPING COACH Region II ODP

Coaching staff for highest level of ODP program Trained the top talent across the Midwest. Ran sessions under US Women’s National Team Staff

GIRLS AND BOYS HEAD AND ASSISTANT COACH, GK COACH

Nebraska State Soccer.
Coaching staff for Nebraska state level ODP Program. Ran and assisted multiple age groups. Ran and assisted goalkeeper training


HIGH SCHOOL COACHING EXPERIENCE:
ASSISTANT COACH, GOALKEEPER COACH

Columbus Scotus Catholic High School. Goalkeeping coach for 6-time Class B state champion boys’ team. Won third straight state championship in 2016. Goalkeeping coach for 2017 state finalist girls’ team.
Marco Garcia
Soccer Coach
Marco was born and raised in Mexico City, Mexico. Throughout his childhood he played a variety of sports. Though he didn’t start playing soccer until he was 8 years old with his father. It was then when he realized that soccer was his passion. When he turned 13 he joined his first club, Ecatepec. During his 5 years at Club Ecatepec he trained with professional soccer player Manuel Ojeda, from Club America and professional soccer player Ariel Padilla, from Club Atlante. At 17, Marco moved up to 3rd division soccer. At 18 Manuel Ojeda advised Marco to tryout for Basic Forces of UNAM Pumas. Marco was one of three soccer players that got accepted into the program out of 300 plus players that tried out. He was trained there by professional soccer player Cabinho, alumni of UNAM Pumas. After years of competing and training with professionals, Marco decided to transition into training with youth soccer. He has trained kids and young teenagers for 3 years. He is now the coach of U11 ISW Pumas, and assist training U13 ISW Samba. Marco uses his experience to challenge, improve and advance their soccer skills. He looks forward to coaching and loves seeing each player grow and reach their goal.
Ed Brown
Soccer Coach
Ed is a native of California who has lived in Omaha for over 20 years. He has 20 years of coaching experience including training many successful athletes who have gone on to play soccer collegiately and with the US National team. Ed enjoys coaching soccer fundamentals and takes pleasure in seeing athletes gain a variety of soccer skills. During his coaching career, he has trained a variety of age groups and skill levels. In 2018, Ed joined the ISW coaching staff and has a passion for training athletes holistically.
Zach Lieben
Soccer Coach
Zach grew up in the Gladiator select soccer program. He played four years soccer at Omaha Burke. Zach coached for AC soccer club in 2007 and 2008. Zach joined ISW in 2019 and currently works in ISW Soccer Academy's Development Program.
Sarah Schneider
Soccer Coach
Sarah grew up in Virginia playing club and high school soccer. At Granby High School in Norfolk, Virginia, she helped her team win the 2011 District Cup. Each summer Sarah would spend her summers playing soccer in Massachusetts in a competitive summer league. During the end of her high school career she played for Ames High in Ames, Iowa.

Sarah joined ISW as a coach in 2018.

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