KEY PEOPLE

Andrei Gotsmanov is the Founder and Director of Joy Omaha Soccer & Futsal. A former professional soccer player, Andrei was a First Team All-American at Creighton University, a Hermann Trophy semifinalist, and the 24th overall pick in the 2009 MLS SuperDraft. He went on to play professionally for Minnesota Stars FC and Minnesota United FC, winning the 2011 NASL Championship.

With more than 15 years of coaching experience, Andrei has worked with players of all ages and levels, from recreational youth players to elite club, academy, collegiate, and national-level futsal players.

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Before founding Joy Omaha, Andrei served as General Manager and Program Director at Joy of the People in St. Paul, Minnesota, where he spent years studying and working in player development.

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Andrei founded Joy Omaha to bring a development-focused, affordable, and community-based soccer and futsal experience to players in Omaha.

651-214-7017

andrei@joyomaha.org