James Galanis, ODP Technical Director


James Galanis has been involved in soccer on many different levels for over 20 years. James is considered one of the top youth development coaches in the world and has successfully served as a Technical Director at the club level and as director of US Soccer training centers. In 2000 James founded Universal Soccer Academy which has been instrumental in providing top quality training for some of the best players in the world including two-time World Player of the Year Carli Lloyd. James is in his third years as Technical Director for NJODP and has brought with him a vision that has seen NJODP continue to provide an exceptional experience for NJODP state representatives and members of our Young Olympians Program.