Mission
Develop skilled and confident players ready for every level of the game.
About TAOSA FC
The art of soccer — taught with discipline and heart.
TAOSA FC develops confident, disciplined players through structured training, mentorship, and competitive pathways — preparing the next generation for the game and for life.
Vision
Become a leading youth academy where talent and character grow together.
Focus
Technical mastery, tactical intelligence, physical development, and mental toughness.
Core Values
What we stand for
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Discipline
Showing up, working hard, and respecting the process every session.
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Character
Building leaders on and off the pitch through accountability and teamwork.
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Excellence
Pursuing mastery — technical, tactical, physical, and mental.
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Community
Players, parents, coaches and partners growing together as one academy.
Meet The Coaches
Built by co-founders
Decades of experience, one shared mission — accessible, high-quality soccer training that develops players and people.
Co-Founder & Head Coach
Coach Ed Armand
Coach Ed Armand is a Haitian-American soccer coach, mentor, and Co-Founder of The Art of Soccer Academy, based in Atlanta, Georgia. He is widely respected for his long-standing commitment to youth soccer development and his passion for using the game as a tool for education, discipline, and opportunity building.
Born in Haiti and later establishing his career in the United States, Coach Armand brings over four decades of experience as a player, trainer, and youth development coach. His coaching philosophy centers on technical excellence, discipline, teamwork, and character development — shaping strong individuals who can succeed in life beyond the field.
Deeply connected to Atlanta's Haitian and broader soccer communities, he is recognized as both a cultural leader and a trusted mentor — bridging cultural identity with athletic development and empowering young players to take pride in both their heritage and their journey.
Co-Founder & Coach
Coach David Oldham
Coach David Oldham is a former collegiate soccer player, youth development coach, and Co-Founder of The Art of Soccer Academy in Atlanta, Georgia. He is widely recognized for his commitment to making soccer training accessible and affordable for underserved youth, with a strong focus on player development, education, and opportunity creation.
His journey began as a student-athlete who earned his place on a college roster through a walk-on tryout — an experience that shaped his belief that talent can be found anywhere when opportunity is available. In 2005, he co-founded the academy to provide structured, affordable training for young players, particularly those from less privileged backgrounds in the Atlanta area.
A strong advocate for holistic youth development, Coach Oldham believes soccer is a mental and emotional discipline that teaches decision-making, adaptability, and resilience — preparing players for both competition and life beyond the sport.
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