We care, and it shows.
We built this Academy as values-driven coaches who care deeply about player development and the experience that goes with it. Our founders have coached and played at every level and every age, and managed and founded top tournaments and camps regionally so we know this game means different things to different people. That's why we created a one-city-fits-all approach: a soccer experience for every age and every level. We care, and it shows!
Our City
Soccer City Academy is a true hub for soccer players of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels. Built on 30+ years of coaching experience, our founders created SCA to bring the game to every age and every level — from introducing the game to first-time players through youth camps and development programs, to providing advanced, high-level training for elite athletes pursuing collegiate, professional, or international careers.
Our mission is simple: to help players fall in love with the game, develop their skills, build confidence, and reach their full potential. Whether a player is stepping onto the field for the very first time or preparing to compete at the highest level, SCA provides the coaching, training, showcasing and environment needed to grow.
We are soccer all day, every day — creating opportunities for players at every level to learn, compete, develop, and thrive.
Our Coaches
Licensed coaches. Real experience. Invested in every player. Meet the people who will train, evaluate, and develop your player at SCA.
Tom Carlin is a director and coach of SCA and a former Head Coach of Men's Soccer at Villanova University, where he led the program for 17 years. A USSF “A” License coach with 200+ NCAA wins, six NCAA Tournament appearances, and four EPYSA State Championships, he has coached numerous All-Americans and been inducted into two halls of fame. He has coordinated and worked youth soccer camps for 35 years and is the co-founder of the Best of Cup, a showcase tournament series that brings top youth players in front of college coaches. At SCA, he brings that experience to players of every age and level.
Norman Steigelman is a director of Soccer City Academy and a former professional player in the MASL with the Harrisburg Heat and Rochester Lancers, he has also coached at the collegiate level, most recently as an assistant coach for women's soccer at the University of Pennsylvania, and previously as Director of Soccer for men's soccer at Saint Joseph's University. He has led two teams to the Girls Academy League national semifinals and has coached players ages 7 to 19 at the premier youth level. He has also coordinated and directed summer camps throughout Philadelphia and South Jersey. At SCA, he brings that experience to players of every age and level.
Steve Wacker is a director at Soccer City Academy and a Philadelphia native who was an Adidas All-American at Temple University, earning Atlantic 10 and All-Philadelphia honors. He went on to play professional indoor soccer for the Philadelphia KiXX, and has spent more than a decade as an assistant coach with Saint Joseph's University's Division I men's program. A USSF National C License coach, he has also coached youth teams across Philadelphia and South Jersey. At SCA, he brings that experience to players of every age and level.
Kyle Martyn is a director at Soccer City Academy and the Senior Girls' Academy Director at Philadelphia Ukrainian Nationals. He played high school and college soccer in Pennsylvania before turning professional, and he brings that playing experience to his work with players at every stage. His coaching philosophy is simple: sport is the equal playing field, and coaches should care for players as people first. At SCA, he brings that belief to players of every age and level.
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The fastest way to know whether we're right for your player is to watch us coach.