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2022-2023 Meta

Staff & Coaches

 

BRITAIN THOMAS
Club Director & Coach

JUNIOR HOFFMAN
Technical Director & Coach

CHRISTIAN HALL
Academy Director & Coach

GABRIEL CHENG
Director of Coaching & Coach

MICHELLE WIXOM
Club Administrator

 
 
  • Teams: 2006 Girls, 2007 Girls, 2007 Boys, 2008 Boys, Judge Memorial Girls Head Coach

    Britain has 17 years of experience coaching athletics. He holds US Soccer National ‘A’ License, National ‘Youth’ License. He is a NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer. Britain has a strong desire to know everything there is to know - really.

  • Teams: 2005 Boys, 2008 Girls, 2009 Boys. Woods Cross Boys Head Coach

    Jordan Hoffman (Junior) grew up playing in Cache Valley. After high school, he played for William Penn University, where he first got involved in coaching for local rec leagues. Junior then transferred to Ashford University to play. After college, Junior (who holds a B license) moved back to Cache Valley and began coaching for FC Bayern, where he eventually took on the responsibility of running the club.

  • Teams: 2006 Girls, 2007 Girls, 2011 Girls, 2016 Boys, Viewmont Girls Assistant Coach

    Christian has coached for the past four years and loves helping children learn to play the game. Christian is a life-long soccer player and says he can't live without the Beautiful Game. Christian holds the USSF C License. He is currently pursuing a 'B' license.

  • Teams: 2011 Boys, 2012 Boys 2014 Boys, 2015 Girls (SLC) West High School Girls Head Coach

    Gabriel (Gabi) Cheng grew up playing for Britain Thomas (Meta Founder) at Firebirds FC.

    Following high school Gabi played at Guilford College and Westminster College. 

Gabi spent two seasons as head coach for both boys and girls at Wasatch Academy before deciding to go overseas to Wales. He majored in "football coaching and administration" at the University of South Wales. Through his studies in the UK he was able to earn his UEFA C license and The FA Level 1 Talent ID. He got valuable experience and mentorship through learning from the Wales youth national team staff and Cardiff City academy staff. 



    After returning to Utah, Gabi began coaching at RSL Academy High School where he became the head coach for charter varsity and freshman/sophomore boys. He also was an assistant for varsity and JV boys, and the JV girls head coach. Gabi is also the assistant coach for the newest Utah WPSL team Griffins FC. Gabi holds the USSF C License, US Youth Futsal Certificate Level 2, and United Soccer Coaches Goalkeeper Level 1. Gabi is always looking to learn and improve as a coach and is excited to work with everyone at MetaSport FC. 


  • Team: 2013 Girls

    Going on four years of coaching experience now, Abby shares her passion for the game with younger players and helps them experience the valuable life lessons the soccer has to offer. Abby played competitively in high school and in college for Westminster College and Weber State University.

  • Team: 2015 Boys, Club Technical Training Director, Judge Memorial Girls Co Head Coach

  • Team: 2005 Girls (SLC), Salt Lake Academy Goal Keeper Coach

    -USSF C License

    -Diploma 1 and 2 goalkeeper coach

    Coaching Experience:

    Summer 2023 Griffins FC Goal Keeper Coach - WPSL

    2020 – Present – Boys Provisional Head Coach at RSL

    2020 – Present – Goalkeeper Coach for all boys and girls RSL high school teams

    Present Assistant Coach 2014 Boys ODP

    2016- 2023 – Ajax Utah FC Club Keeper Coach and Head Coach at Ajax Utah FC 06 Girls and 04 Boys.

    2012-2016 – Head Coach at Blue Knights

  • Teams: 2012 Girls, Indoor Soccer League Coordinator

    Kacie has played soccer her entire life and is going on her 6th year coaching at Meta. She has a deep love for the sport and loves helping others improve and succeed. Kacie holds a National ‘D’ Coaching License and her goal is to help players develop skills and learn how to apply those skills in game situations. Along with taking lessons learned on the soccer field into the real world to become even better people!

    Kacie majored in Physical Education with a. Minor in coaching.

  • 2008 Boys (Ogden), St. Joes Boys Coach

    Troy grew up playing soccer in Utah. He played club soccer at Sparta and joined the ODP program to advance through the US soccer ranks, he made it to the western regional player pool. After high school he moved to Oregon where he received a scholarship to play soccer at Columbia Christian College. He returned to Utah where he attended Weber State University his senior year and played with Weber’s club soccer team. Troy was the coaching director in Northern Utah, Weber and Davis county region, from ’97-99; responsible for E licensing. He holds a USSF National D coaching license.

    Troy is passionate about community building. He has coached youth soccer in Utah for 10+ years. He identifies education as a primary driver of strong communities and team sports has proven to be a powerful resource to help youth foster a higher grade point average, higher graduation rate and increases the viability for youth to carry on to higher education. When young people receive higher education, they are more likely to go onto higher paying careers and in turn become more productive members of the communities they live in.

  • Teams: 2010 Girls & 2013 Girls

    Alex Barker played competitive youth soccer, has coached for nearly eight years, and works as an executive in women’s health.

    Madison Roemer played and coached collegiate soccer at Westminster College, where she broke school records, was voted on several all-conference teams, and was nominated as the RMAC Academic Player of the Year. After completing her MBA, Madison began coaching competitive youth soccer and is now an attorney.

    Alex and Madison are passionate about coaching. Together they work to make their players better students, athletes, teammates, and people.

  • Teams: 2013 Girls, 2009 Boys, 08 Boys

    Angel was born in Lima, Peru and has played soccer his whole life. He grew up in Salt Lake City where he has played at a very high competitive level for prestigious clubs. Angel had the privilege to represent his high school and 1 year of college. Angel has been coaching for the last 6 years in Park City and also assisted as the assistant varsity coach for the Park City High school team in 2022. He is currently working towards getting his C license.

  • Team: 06 Boys, 2005 Boys, Hillcrest Boys Head Coach

    Brett utilizes soccer to develop life skills in young people. He played at the semi-professional level and has spent over 45 years coaching at a continuum of levels from recreational youth to semi pro. He holds National ‘C’ & ‘B’ license plus his National ‘Youth ’License. He recently completed two United Soccer Coaches National Special Topics Diploma: ‘Goalkeeper Training’ and ‘Developing Modern Goalkeeper’, plus a Professional Development Certificate (The Youth Coach).

  • Team: 2012 Girls, HS Provisional

    Emmy is from Michigan and grew up playing competitive soccer. She has been a lifelong soccer player and has a deep love for the game. She really enjoys being able to share her knowledge and love of soccer with young players and helping them develop into strong, smart players.

  • 2007 Boys (SLC), Hillcrest Boys Assistant Coach

  • Team: HS Provisional, 2011 Boys

    James Woods grew up playing soccer.  He has coached for 14 years.  He uses soccer to develop critical thinking.  He is passionate about the game and loves teaching the game of soccer.  He believes the main goal as a coach is to help the player excel and love the game.

  • Team: 2014 Girls, 2010 Girls

    Jesse grew up playing soccer sense he was six years old, played competitively, and still plays at night in adult leagues.

    He’s been coaching for four years, has a love for the game and to help others enjoy the game and life learning experience the soccer game can bring.

  • 2015 Boys

    John has played soccer his whole life: won a state championship at Viewmont, 3 club national championships at BYU and signed a contract playing with the Utah Blitzz for a summer.

    He’s been coaching for 15 years; in Colorado, then at DFC, Wasatch and now at Metasport.

  • 2010 Boys

    More info coming soon…

  • 2012 Boys

    Kami started playing soccer as a child when she went with a friend to practice and has never looked back. She has been coaching for 16 years and loves coaching at all levels of the game. She strives to be a student of the game and is always looking to learn from watching the pros play. Kami holds a National ‘D’ license and also has a lot of experience refereeing games. Her favorite motto is “Trust Hard Work.” She loves watching her four kids play sports of all kinds, and hopes she can always find joy in the beautiful game!

  • 2014 Girls

    Bio coming soon!

  • 2013 Boys

    Keli has played soccer her whole life and is beginning her second year as a coach for Meta. She has played for many comp/club teams throughout her younger years as well as being a four-year varsity starter at Woods Cross High School.

    Keli played collegiate soccer at Iowa Western Community College where she was part of the first teams as Iowa Western started their women's soccer program. She also played one season at York College in Nebraska. She has a special talent and love for coaching younger groups and has been very successful. Keli is always telling her team, “You play how you practice”. Her hope is to challenge her teams, that they will be able to develop good soccer skills, as well as life skills.

  • 2014 Boys

    Bio coming soon!

  • 05 Boys, Wasatch HS Boys Head Coach

    Bio coming soon!

  • 2008 Boys, 2011 Boys (Park City)

    Bio coming soon!

  • Teams: 2014 Boys

    Merle grew up playing soccer since he was little and it has been in his blood ever since. Although he doesn’t play much he stays involved in the game by coaching (5 years with his kids teams) and being a fan of the game (RSL season ticket holder for 17 years).

    He loves helping kids build confidence through playing and unlocking their talent through hard work and learning to see the simple aspects of the game.

  • Team: 2012 Girls

    Shaun is the parent to four Meta players ranging from 2005 to 2012 and has been with MetaSport since the formation of the club. He is a big believer in the club philosophy and has seen his children develop and improve each year. Shaun has been playing soccer since he was a young and continues to play recreationally. Through coaching he believes he can give back and help players gain confidence and skills to serve them on and off the field.

  • 2015 Boys..

  • 2010 Boys

    Bio coming soon!

  • Team: 2010 Boys

    Zacc Call has been coaching for 5 years. He has coached youth teams at the US youth national championship tournaments and other conferences, regional tournaments, and state level competitions. As a youth player, Zacc excelled on premier league teams and competed in both state and regional tournaments. Zacc also travelled and played with the Utah Olympic Developmental Program (ODP) team.

    Professionally, Zacc is the president of one of Utah’s largest registered investment advisor firms and brings his executive leadership skills to running his teams and communicating with parents and players.

    Zacc strives to pass along the same positive impact soccer has had on his life to the lives of his players. His goal is to create the environment that provides players with the opportunity to play at their highest potential and gain life long friendships.

    Zacc’s soccer style of play is possession minded, patient, highly active and creative. He teaches his players to all be coaches on the field.

Additional coach bios for the 2023-24 season will be added soon!

 
 

 
 

MetASPORT FC Board of Directors

 
  • Kevin is a full-fledged “tech geek” with a passion for soccer. Kevin started playing soccer at age 5, continuing through his “back in ’85” days at USU (’98-’00). He still laces up his boots to “play” (maybe debatable) in the old-man leagues. Kevin has a National “D” license and has coached and assisted various teams. Kevin is one of the rare USMNT fans who drove around Davis County, waving a USA flag out the window to celebrate their 2-1 victory in the 1994 World Cup (as if they had won it all).

  • Mui was born in Vietnam and emigrated to the United States in 1979 at age 4. After a long and adventurous journey, her family made Salt Lake City their home. Mui graduated from Granite High and attended the University of Utah. She met her husband in 1993 and 27 years later, they have two kids. Mui graduated from the University of Utah with an early childhood teaching degree and has taught in Davis School District since 1998.

  • Adam is the Director of Tax at Instructure. He is a little shy when it comes to bios, so his wife Anne jumped in to share a few thoughts: "Adam is so handsome and smart." We concur.

  • Mayra is a branch manager at Key Bank and helps guide the club with financial and organizational expertise. She has three children with husband Jesus Castaneda and she is a longtime soccer mom with Meta.

 
 
 

Former Board Members

Whitney Childers, 2016-2021

Timothy Nichols, 2017-2019

Dan Snell, 2016-2019

Sean Enright, president, 2016-2019