Michael Alcaraz is the Creative Director at RTG Academy.  At the age of 27, Coach Mike has 6 years of experience of coaching across the professional, college and the youth level.  He currently serves as the Goalkeeper Coach and Head of College Recruitment for Austin Bold FC of the USL Championship, as well as Goalkeeper Director at Lake Travis Elite.  Prior to Bold and Lake Travis, Coach Mike worked in the college ranks with Manhattanville College and University of South Florida.  During his time at the college level, he had the opportunity of working with 16 All-Conference selections.  Coach Mike has his Masters in Sport Business Management, BA in Psychology, and his USSF Coaching License.

Coach Mike is passionate about the development of the person and player. 

Connor is the current head of Goalkeeping at USL 1  franchise Lexington Sporting Club and the US Virgin Islands men’s national team. Connor has been coaching for 10 years, with roots going back as far as possible. Connor’s parents have both worked in youth, college, and pride soccer for over 30 plus years. After finishing his playing career at Lynn University, Connor continued his early coaching career with Lonestar Soccer Club and Austin Bold FC.

CURRENT GOALKEEPER COACH AT BARCALONA SC AND RTG ACADEMY.A FORMER PROFESSIONAL PLAYER FOR THE VENEZUELAN NATIONAL TEAM BETWEEN 1986-2006.
LUIZ HAS A DEEP PASSION FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT.
A CERTIFIED USSF LICENSE COACH.

WASHINGTON COMES WITH A WEALTH OF EXPERIENCE AS COACH. FORMER PROFESSIONAL GOALKEEPER. HE SPENT MANY YEARS IN HIS NATIVE COUNTRY, URUAGUAY PLAYING PROFESSIONAL SOCCER AND MENTORING.HIS PASSION FOR THE GAME AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT IS EVIDENT IN THE WAY HE TEACHES AND MENTORS THE NEXT GENERATION OF GOALKEEPERS. HE IS ALSO THE FATHER OF AUSTIN FC FAN FAVORITE DIEGO FEGUNDEZ. 

Coach Ryan Thompson is the founder and director of coaching at RTG Academy. He has over 16 years of professional and international experience, previously playing for the Jamaican National Team, Shamrock Rovers in the UEFA Champions League, and the University of Tampa. He currently serves as the first assistant and goalkeeper director at Austin Bold FC, as well as the head goalkeeper coach at Lonestar Soccer Club. Ryan holds his USSF A senior license and his Bachelor’s from the University of Tampa. He is dedicated to the development of future goalkeepers both on and off the field, with a focus on mentorship and leadership. When he isn’t on the field, he is spending time with his wife and two daughters.

Coach Ryan’s experience gives him a unique insight into the game and his players, helping him to provide them with the guidance and leadership they need to reach their goals.  Whether it’s on the field or off, he is dedicated to helping his players reach their full potential.

GOALKEEPER DIRECTOR IN THE MLS NEXT PRO AT HOUSTON DYNAMO FC 2 

Inducted in the University of Tampa Hall of fame in 2022