Jason brings over 16 years of experience as an NCAA Men's and Women's soccer coach, Academy and Sporting Director, and educator. He currently serves as the Assistant Coach of Howard University NCAA Division 1 Men's Soccer program after serving as the Head Coach of Women's Soccer at Trinity Washington University. During his tenure, he transformed Trinity's program, leading to a historic first-ever win over an NCAA Division II University in school history.
As a Director, his programming has developed some of the country's top players, including several U.S. Youth National Team players, the D.C. Gatorade Player of the Year, and countless NCAA players. His teams have won a State Cup and three Regional Championships and have competed for several National Championships across various competition formats. As a Coaching Educator, he has provided professional development for hundreds of coaches across the region.
An alum, Jason also returned to lead the girl's soccer program at School Without Walls HS, a premier academic institution in DCPS, to a DCIAA Championship Final.
As a player, Jason was a U.S. Youth National Team call-up. He competed as a four-year starter and three-year Howard University Men's Soccer program captain. He received two All-Conference First Team honors and was selected to play professionally in the Major Indoor Soccer League for the N.J. Ironmen. Jason has played competitively in seven countries, including France, England, Spain, Germany, Holland, Denmark, and Norway.
Jason also serves as the Senior Program Director of Soccer and Operations at DC SCORES.
A native of Washington, D.C., Idris “Alex” Ughiovhe has over 15 years of coaching experience. He has coached at various levels, including high school, club, and college, where he has developed players at every level. Alex is very proud to continue to play a massive part in player development and help players reach the level of collegiate soccer and beyond.
Coach Alex is currently an Assistant Coach of Men's Soccer at Howard University. Before joining the Bison, he served as the Head Coach of the Trinity Washington University Women’s Soccer team. During his first year as an assistant, Alex helped the Tigers to their first-ever win over a Division 2 school and their first multi-win game season. As a first-year head coach, he helped the Tigers record their most successful season of the last decade.
Before coaching, Coach Alex grew up playing club soccer at Washington Soccer Club and Bethesda Soccer Club. He served as captain his senior year at Woodrow Wilson High School, now known as Jackson Reed, and was selected to the 2001 All-Met team. Alex went on to play at Howard University, where he captained the team his senior year. Alex and his sister Angel Ughiovhe were the first siblings to be captains at the collegiate level at the same school while both were there.
In 2006 he was drafted by the Chicago Fire (MLS) and then went on to play with Crystal Palace USA (USL), receiving multiple honors.
Saede leads our Juniors Program for all players in our Discovery Phase and serves as a staff coach for our 2010 age group.
Biko joined City Sporting Club in 2024 and leads programming for the 2013 and 2009 age groups.
Carlos joined City Sporting Club in 2023 and leads programming for the 2011 and 2008 age groups.
Daren leads age groups in our Juniors Academy and serves as a staff coach in the 2013 age group.
Originally from Kansas, Daren has over 10 years of coaching experience in the DC Metropolitan area. With a passion for development, Daren has coached at every level, from rec to high school level programs, and has helped several players reach their goals of playing soccer in college.
Daren previously coached at DeMatha Catholic High School and Laurel High School. With DeMatha, he served as an assistant to the freshman, junior varsity, and varsity teams from 2010-2016. As head coach at Laurel High School, Daren led the Spartans to one of their best records in program history. Before joining City, he coached at Future Soccer Club for over six years.
Before coaching, Daren played ODP for Region I and II and was a teammate with Coach Biko throughout high school at DeMatha.
Marvin leads players in our Juniors Academy and serves as a staff coach in the 2009 age group.