Our Story
Live It Love It Soccer was founded on a shared passion for the beautiful game and a commitment to making high-level soccer accessible to all. Our story began with two dedicated coaches, each boasting over five years of experience cultivating talent and fostering a love for soccer within their communities.
Having witnessed firsthand the transformative power of the sport, and recognizing a need for a more inclusive and developmentally focused approach, our founders united with a singular vision: to create an environment where every aspiring player, regardless of background or perceived ability, could experience the joy and growth that comes with quality soccer instruction.
At Live It Love It Soccer, we believe that the beautiful game should be for everyone. We've built our club from the ground up to break down barriers and ensure that financial constraints or prior experience never stand in the way of a child's opportunity to play, learn, and excel. Our experienced coaches bring a wealth of knowledge, innovative training methodologies, and an unwavering dedication to nurturing each player's potential, both on and off the field.
Join us at Live It Love It Soccer, where passion meets purpose, and where everyone truly can play.
Meet the Coaches
Founder & Coach
Hey, I’m Fernando Mata — I’ve been loving the game for 14 years, and that passion keeps growing. Like Kobe Bryant once played soccer before mastering basketball, the game has always been a huge part of my journey. I’ve always had a passion for coaching, starting with my own siblings and carrying that love forward. Now, I’m living it and loving it; every day as a coach and a proud soccer father.
Co-Founder & Coach
Justin Clerc is a co-founder of Live It Love It Soccer with Fernando Mata. Justin is an officially certified Grassroots U.S. Soccer Coach. Justin brings a deep understanding of youth development in soccer having coached multiple teams with kid ranges varying from ages 3 - 16. He loves to share his passion for the beautiful game with kids, helping them stay active, become part of a bigger community, and instill core values of teamwork, discipline, and resilience, ensuring that every player he coaches develops the skills needed for success both on and off the field.
Coach
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Coach
Hey there! I’m Benjamin Franco, and this is my first year as a coach with Live It or Love It. I’ve previously coached twice at the Georgetown Rec Center. I love teaching and sharing my soccer knowledge with kids. I’m currently still an active player, competing both indoors and outdoors. My greatest strength as a coach lies in defense—simply because that has been my playing position for the past 22 years.
Coach
Coach Bret is a passionate mentor and one of the driving forces behind the "Live It, Love It Soccer" team, bringing over five years of experience in youth soccer coaching. His philosophy centers on the joy of the game; as a father of five, Bret loves working with kids of all ages, and his favorite part of coaching is the hands-on action of playing alongside the kids, watching them master new skills, and ensuring every player is both challenged and having fun. Off the field, Bret works as a Business Consultant, seeks out adventures with his family, and competes in Ninja Warrior events, bringing an energetic, goal-oriented spirit to the field.
Coach
Hey, I’m Jerene Mata — I’ve been in love with soccer since I was 10, and that passion never left. From school fields to the college level and now playing on a women’s team, the game has always been my outlet and my fire. These days, I’m living it from every side — player, coach, and proud soccer mom. Soccer isn’t just what I do… it’s who I am.
