Meet our Staff

North County Sports Academy

Perek Belleh – Soccer

Perek played professionally for the BSV Emden Kickers, New England Revolution, & Rochester New York FC. He is currently a Head Coach for Encinitas Express Soccer Club. Perek has his USSF National B License and has coached at Sage Creeek HS Boys Varsity, LeMoyne College, Gremio San Diego, FC Red & Blacks, & Corcoran HS Boys Varsity. He is also the founder of Golden Ball Agency, a Soccer Recruiting Firm. Perek oversees our Summer Camps. Perek has trained boys & girls, ages 5-22 years old with over 16 years of coaching experience. Perek is also First Aid & CPR Certified. Train with Coach Perek today!

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ian fox – Basketball

Ian was a stand-out guard at Redondo Union High School where he was a two-time League MVP & California CIF State Player of the Year. His collegiate journey began at Fullerton College, where he was named League MVP and California Junior College State Player of the Year. Ian finished his college career at Cal State Fullerton, leading the team to a Conference Tournament Championship and competing in March Madness 2017. After graduating, he went on to play professionally in Romania for BC Dinamo Bucuresti in the Liga Nationala. Ian is available for Private Lessons and assists with our Clinics & Camps. He has trained boys & girls, ages 4-17 years old with over 7 years of coaching experience. Train with Coach Ian today!

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TJ fuller – football (Tackle/flag)

TJ played football for 11 years & was a stand-out Running Back & Linebacker at Downers Grove South HS, where he won a State Championship. He went onto play Division One College Football at Grambling State University. TJ is currently an Assistant Freshmen Coach & Running Back/Linebacker Coach at San Marcos High School. He is available for Private Lessons in both Tackle & Flag. TJ also oversees our Clinics & Camps. He has trained boys & girls, ages 5-18 years old with over 8 years of coaching experience. Train with Coach TJ today!

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darrell miller – Baseball

Darrell was a stand-out catcher in High School before playing collegiately at UCLA. In 2012, he was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies. Darrell also played in the Kanas City Royals, Los Angeles Dodgers, & Chicago White Sox organizations. He has coached on the High School level. Darrell is available for Private Lessons and assists with our Clinics & Camps. He has trained boys & girls, ages 4-21 years old with over 12 years of coaching experience. Train with Coach Darrell today!

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Kelly nutter – Softball

Kelly was a stand-out four year Varsity player at La Costa Canyon HS. She began her collegiate career at Cal State San Marcos before transferring to Palomar College. Kelly is currently a starting middle infielder at Whittier College where she is studying Sociology. She has coached at No Fear Softball & Firecracker Brashear. Kelly is available for Private Lessons in Softball & Baseball and assists with our Clinics & Camps. She has trained boys & girls, ages 5-16 years old with over 5 years of coaching experience. Train with Coach Kelly today!

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logan garcia – Soccer

Logan was a stand-out defender at Valencia High School where he was a two-time All-Empire League first-team honoree while earning second-team honors once. He played collegiately at Cypress Junior College before transfering to Cal State San Marcos. He is available for Private Lessons and assists with our Clinics & Camps. Logan has trained boys & girls, ages 3-12 years old with over 5 years of coaching experience. Train with Coach Logan today!

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dylan walls – Basketball

Dylan was a stand-out guard at Sage Creek High School where he was named 1st Team All Avocado League. After graduating, he played collegiately at Palomar College. Dylan is available for Private Lessons and assists with our Clinics & Camps. He has trained boys & girls, ages 4-17 years old with over 6 years of coaching experience. Train with Coach Dylan today!

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Will locken – Baseball

Will was a stand-out utility player & pitcher at Santa Fe Christian HS before playing collegiately at the University of La Verne. He has coached at Santa Fe Christian HS & Warrior's Travel Baseball. Will is available for Private Lessons and assists with our Clinics & Camps. He has trained boys & girls, ages 4-17 years old with over 7 years of coaching experience. Train with Coach Will today!

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chris ortiz – Soccer

Chris has over 10 years of organized playing experience including Club, High School, & the Olympic Development Program. He oversees our Clinics, assists with Camps but is also available for Private Lessons. Chris has trained boys & girls, ages 3-15 years old with over 4 years of coaching experience. Chris is also EMT & CPR Certified. Train with Coach Chris today!

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paul giannelli - Founder

Paul was a three-sport athlete as a child before playing collegiate baseball at Farmingdale State University. He transferred & earned his Bachelor's Degree in Sport Management & Business at St. John's University. Paul currently oversees the day-to-day operations of NCSA. He has trained boys & girls, ages 3-23 years old with over 15 years of coaching experience with St. John's University Men's Baseball, Don Bosco Prep HS Varsity Baseball, & New York Yankees Summer Camp.