OUR TEAM
Our coaching team at Forge Academy is built on experience, professionalism, and a commitment to player development. With diverse backgrounds and a shared philosophy, our coaches focus on creating a high-level, supportive environment where every player can grow, learn, and reach their full potential.
Ilir Lushaj
Forge Academy Director of Coaching & Head Coach
Credentials:
UEFA Futsal B Diploma
USSF Coaching License National B
Advanced Futsal Coaching Course By Spanish National Futsal Coach
International Futsal Coaches Diploma in Italy
Advanced Futsal Coaching Course By UEFA & FIFA Instructor
United States Youth Futsal Coaching License
Mico Martic
Forge Academy Technical Director
Credentials:
UEFA Futsal Instructor
Finland National Coach (previous)
Croatian National Coach (previous)
Croatian National Team Player (previous)
Sergio Gargelli
Forge Academy Technical Advisor
Credentials:
Current Finland National Team Coach
Previous Japan National Team Coach
Gail Lovick
Madison Futsal Administrator
Credentials:
BA- Communications
UW Milwaukee
Domenick Genova
Forge Academy Coach
Credentials:
USSF Coaching License
National B
NSCAA Director of Coaching Diploma
Advanced Futsal Coaching Course
By UEFA & FIFA Instructor
Advanced Futsal Coaching Course
By Spanish National Futsal Coach
Kurt Femrite
Forge Academy Coach
Credentials:
USYF Level 2
MAYSA board President 2019-present
WYSA board Member 2019-2022
Madison Futsal Academy Mentoring Program
David Lacocque
Peak Performance Specialist
Credentials:
B.A. in psychology
Director of Mental Health & Sport Psychology UW Madison
Jakob Knauss
Player Video – Performance Analysis
Credentials:
Former National Academy Player
Julian Fratta
Performance & Development Analyst
Credentials:
Former Forge Academy Player
Meghan Frantz
Forge Junior Academy Coach
Credentials:
Former Forge National Academy Player
Current UW-Platteville Player
Cole Willems
Forge Junior Academy Coach
Credentials:
Former Forge Academy Player
Liam Cahill
Forge Junior Academy Coach
Credentials:
Former Forge National Academy Player
Future University of Marquette Player
Margaret Sisk
Forge Junior Academy Coach
Credentials:
Former Forge National Academy Player
Future UW-Madison Player
Eli Tsarovsky
Social Emotional Development Coach
Credentials:
Master of Public Health from the UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health
Master of Public Affairs from the Robert M. La Follette School of Public Affairs at the UW-Madison
Certificate in Strategic Innovation: Organizations, Technology, and Society from the Wisconsin School of Business.
Izzy Frantz
Forge Academy Assistant Coach
Credentials:
Former Forge National Academy Player
Seth Aiken
Forge Academy Goalkeeper Coach
Credentials:
Former Forge National Academy Player
Current UW-Platteville Player
Alex Hoffstetter
Forge Academy Goalkeeper Coach
Credentials:
US Soccer (USSF) Regional Referee
PRO2 Non-BU Official
US Soccer (USSF) Futsal Referee
US Soccer Referee Mentor
Matt Schutt
Forge Academy Goalkeeper Coach
Credentials:
Former Forge National Academy Player
