Soccer Mentors: Meet Our D1 Soccer Players & Pros
Parents choose PTP for soccer mentors who are still living the game. Our team is made up of current D1 soccer players and professionals who teach with energy, empathy, and modern training. As a result, kids copy the right things — effort, respect, and brave play.
PTP soccer mentors you can trust
Sam Nyenka
Forward — Villanova
Lower Merion native and WVU transfer. Leads the Wildcats’ line with pace and composure.
“Confidence is contagious — I coach to pass it on.”
Danny Krueger
Defender — Wake Forest
YSC Academy and Union Academy product. Top‑100 recruit with a high game IQ.
“Leadership isn’t loud — it’s consistent.”
Devon Stopek
Defender — Rutgers (prev.)
Durable, disciplined, and coach‑minded. Started across the back line in Big Ten play.
“We teach habits kids can trust under pressure.”
Caden Grabfelder
Forward — Penn State
Direct, goal‑minded striker for the Nittany Lions. MLS NEXT alum with a nose for big moments.
“Reps build bravery. Bravery changes games.”
Sebastian Perez
M/F — Drexel / Saint Joseph’s
Crafty attacker. Scored in City rivalry play and brings a teacher’s calm.
“We slow the game so kids can speed up their thinking.”
Lorenzo Avalos
Defender — Villanova
San Jose Earthquakes Academy captain turned Wildcat. Composed left‑sided leader.
“Details are the difference — on and off the ball.”
Taylor Coulter
M/F — Duquesne
Two‑way midfielder with an ACC‑level engine. Connects quickly with younger players.
“Encouragement first, correction second.”
Javon Daniels
Forward — Villanova
Dynamic attacker from Cedar Stars Monmouth. Brings pace, 1v1 creativity, and positive energy.
“We turn mistakes into learning reps.”
Jonathan Evans
Goalkeeper — Penn State
YSC Academy alum. Composed young GK with sharp shot‑stopping instincts.
“Goalkeepers teach calm — breathe, set, react.”
Sebastian Cutler DeJesús
Goalkeeper — Villanova / Puerto Rico MNT
Puerto Rico international and UNC Charlotte transfer. Anchors Villanova with pro habits and presence.
“Belief shows up in your body language.”
Train with our soccer mentors
Join camps and clinics led by D1 soccer players and pros. Better reps. Better role models.