About Total Touch Academy

Our mission is to develop complete soccer players through personalized training, expert coaching, and a passion for the beautiful game.

Our Story

Total Touch Academy was founded with a simple belief: every player deserves access to quality training that addresses their individual needs and goals. We combine years of playing and coaching experience with a genuine passion for player development.

Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the fundamentals or an advanced player preparing for college or professional opportunities, we're here to help you reach your full potential.

Our Training Philosophy

We believe in developing the complete player through a holistic approach to training.

Technical Excellence

Master the fundamentals of ball control, passing, shooting, and dribbling through focused, repetitive practice.

Tactical Intelligence

Understand the game at a deeper level through positional awareness, decision-making, and reading the game.

Mental Strength

Develop confidence, resilience, and a winning mentality that translates to better performance under pressure.

Physical Conditioning

Build the speed, agility, endurance, and strength needed to compete at the highest levels.

Meet Our Coaches

Experienced professionals dedicated to your development.

Jenna McDonnell

Jenna McDonnell

Head Trainer | USSF Licensed Coach

"Development happens in the details. My goal is to bridge the gap between technical skill and tactical leadership, helping players find the same confidence on the ball that led me to the collegiate and pre-professional levels."

Elite Playing Experience

Jenna brings over a decade of high-level competitive experience to Total Touch Academy. Her journey through the top tiers of US Youth Soccer and into the collegiate ranks provides her with a deep understanding of the modern game.

  • World-Class Mentorship: Developed under the guidance of Olympian and soccer legend Brandi Chastain while playing for the California Thorns in the US Soccer Development Academy.
  • Pre-Professional: Current Captain for the USL W-League Pleasanton Rage (3-year veteran).
  • Collegiate: Current Captain at Cal State East Bay; previously played for Utah Tech (NCAA D1).
  • Leadership: A natural leader on the pitch, Jenna has served as Captain for nearly every team she has played for, from youth ECNL squads to her current collegiate and USLW teams.

Coaching Credentials & Experience

Jenna specializes in translating elite-level habits into actionable drills for developing athletes.

  • License: USSF National Class D Coaching License.
  • High School: Coach for the American High School Varsity Women's team (2-year tenure).
  • Specialization: Technical footwork, defensive transition, and leadership development.
Jacob Lepore

Jacob Lepore

Head Trainer | International & Academy Specialist

"Success on the pitch is built on a foundation of 'Total Touch'—the ability to manipulate the ball in tight spaces and make split-second decisions. My time in Spain taught me that technical perfection is the gateway to tactical freedom."

Global & Elite Playing Experience

Jacob brings a unique, international perspective to our players, having competed in some of the most rigorous youth development environments in the world.

  • International Training: Spent a full year immersed in a high-performance Academy in Valencia, Spain, training under European standards of tactical discipline and technical precision.
  • Pre-Professional: Member of the Oakland Roots Development Team (Project 510), competing within the professional pathway for the Bay Area's premier USL side.
  • Elite Youth: Competed in MLS Next for Ballistic United, the highest level of youth soccer in North America.
  • Collegiate: Current standout player for Cal State East Bay, bringing current-game intensity and collegiate-level fitness to every training session.

Coaching & Instructional Background

With a background in data-driven training and high-repetition skill development, Jacob excels at breaking down complex movements into masterable skills.

  • Copa Soccer Training Center: Previously served as an instructor at the elite Copa facility in Walnut Creek, utilizing advanced training technology to accelerate player development.
  • Technical Focus: High-speed dribbling, creative playmaking, and the "Spanish Style" of possession-based soccer.

Ready to Train With Us?

Take the first step toward reaching your soccer goals. Contact us today to learn more about our training programs.

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