Our team

A team with deep roots in elite football and youth development

Meet
our team

Our team brings decades inside elite football, from Spanish academy owners and national team coaches to experience shaped at clubs like Barcelona and Real Madrid. Paired with North American perspective and strong leadership, that depth creates honest, demanding environments for real player development.

Ryan Henry

Founder Academies United

Castellón, Spain

Jordi Masnou

Co-founder Primer Toque CF

Castellón, Spain

Valero Fraile

Co-founder of Primer Toque CF

Castellón, Spain

Antonio Floro

Assistant Coach & Game Analysis

Torrent CF, Valencia Spain

Monica Piccininno

Academics United

Director of Operations

The Impact That Lasts

At the core of Academies United is a simple belief. Real football experiences give players clarity, perspective, and resilience that stays with them long after the final whistle.