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GROVE SOCCER STAFF

JUSTIN GROVE

FOUNDER | DIRECTOR

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Justin Grove brings a wealth of playing and coaching experience to GSA. Grove is a former professional player for the Richmond Kickers in the United States. He has international playing experience with professional French club Red Star FC and semi-pro South African clubs Magic FC and Grassy Park Utd. Before going abroad, Grove was a full-scholarship player at the University of Richmond in the NCAA Division I. 

 

Justin Grove is certified by the French Football Federation, United States Soccer Federation, Scottish Football Association, and the Irish Football Association and holds a UEFA B license. He coached at the Red Star FC Academy in Paris, France which has developed numerous professional players throughout all levels of professional soccer. He has over 15 years of experience coaching in the United States, South Africa, and France. Grove has developed players who are currently playing in pro clubs, semi-pro clubs, and on scholarship in the United States NCAA 1st, 2nd, and 3rd divisions.

 

Grove has a Master's degree in Business from the University of Paris 10 and a Bachelor's degree in International Relations from the University of Richmond. He brings his academic background to the GSA program to guide players in their development off the pitch and in their college recruitment process. 

SOUTH AFRICA STAFF

JUNIOR MUTUMENE

TAUGHEED MUSSON

SA ACADEMY DIRECTOR

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The Grove Soccer Academy is pleased to welcome coach Taugheed  to it's coaching staff. As a former first team player and International Tour player for the GSA, Coach Taugheed has a deep understanding of the philosophy and methodology of the Academy. Coach Taugheed is certified by the Irish Football Association and the South African Football Association. 

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SOUTH AFRICA ACADEMY ADVISOR

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The Grove Soccer Academy is pleased to welcome Junior Mutumene to its staff.

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Mutumene has over 10 years of sports management experience in his working career. He has played for several professional clubs which include: Maritzburg United, Santos Football Academy & Olympic Club de Kinshasa, in his younger years. Coach Junior currently holds a SAFA D coaching license and is working on soccer development with GSA and across Africa. 

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CHAD MANSFIELD

SA ACADEMY COACH

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The Grove Soccer Academy is pleased to welcome Chad Mansfield to it's coaching staff.

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Coach Mansfield is certified by the Scottish Football Association and the South African Football Association. Mansfield has completed his GSA Mentorship program level 1. Chad is currently studying Business Marketing with Prestige Academy.

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FAROUK MUSSON

SA ACADEMY COACH

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The Grove Soccer Academy is pleased to welcome Coach Farouk Musson to its coaching staff.

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Coach Farouk brings vast experience to GSA with his over 25 years of coaching experience. Musson has successfully managed, coached and led various clubs around Cape Town, such include but not limited to Ajax Cape Town, Vasco Da  Gama

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Musson is certified by SAFA and KVNB.

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KEEGAN FISHER

SA ACADEMY COACH

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The Grove Soccer Academy is pleased to welcome Keegan to it's coaching staff.

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Coach Keegan heads up the Future Stars Program and comes to the Grove Soccer Academy with a school soccer coaching background. Coach Keegan is in the GSA Mentorship Program and is on track to complete his SAFA D licence. 

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