
Olo Sembera
COACH
I moved to the United States at the age of eight, and I’ve had the unique opportunity to grow up in a country where the development of the individual is prioritized. I spent my youth playing for various teams, including Annandale United FC, and later played collegiate soccer at Randolph-Macon College. There, I earned a degree in Accounting with a minor in Spanish, all while being part of the Men’s Varsity team from 2017 to 2021.
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After college, my passion for soccer took me overseas, where I spent a season playing in Spain’s 5th division with Racing Murcia FC. It was there that I not only developed as a player, but I also gained invaluable coaching experience by shadowing practices at high-level professional youth academies. This experience gave me a deeper understanding of the game and sparked my desire to share this knowledge with others.
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As the Capstone Soccer Site Director, my mission is to provide the mentorship and guidance I never had growing up in this country. I am deeply committed to helping shape the next generation of soccer players, instilling in them not only technical skills but also the mindset to thrive on and off the field. I believe that by focusing on the individual’s growth and development, we can help change the culture of soccer in the DMV area and build a foundation for success in the years to come.
CAREER
Playing experience and accolades:
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Semi-pro/pro
• 2021, 2022, and 2023
• MASL 3
• 3ra RFEF (5th division in Spain)
• UPSL
• USL 2
College:
• 3 goals and 1 assist:
• All-ODAC Academic team
• 1 DOT winning goal (21/22)
• Made us host 1st round of play-offs at home (21/22)
• 17/18: conference Semi-finals (14-1-3)
International youth experience:
2015:
La Torre International School of Soccer:
• Started 4/4 games and scored 3 goals:
• W 3-1 vs Peruvian U-15 national team
• W 2-0 vs U-15 Sport Boys Association (2 goals)
• W 1-0 vs U-15 Academia Cantolado
• W 3-1 vs U-15 Sporting Cristal (1 goal)
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High school:
• 2016: ranked 3rd in the nation
• 3x state champion
• 3x regional champion
• 2x First-team all region
• 1x District player of the year
• 1x second team All-state.
• 59 goals and 41 assists
• (5th all time school record).
Youth soccer:
• In 2015:
• Won the the US Southeast regional championship
• Game winning goal (1-0)
• finishing the season out with
• 20 goals and 8 assists.