Meet the Staff - Manny Sanchez, Sporting Director/General Manager 

Manny is originally from Camaguey, Cuba. He is a graduate from Lee University, Cleveland, Tennessee with a BA in Wellness and Fitness (Cum Laude). Manny played collegiate soccer at Lee University in which he also served as the Head Assistant Coach. In his two years as a player at Lee he was named 1st Team NCCAA All-American, All Tran south Conference, All Region Player and All Tournament Team at the National Tournament.

Manny played professionally for eight years in the NPSL, AISA, MISL, and USISL. He was named team MVP and Goalkeeper of the year during the Memphis Storm’s Championship season in 1988-89. Manny has been coaching for over 35 years. He has coached at the Youth, High School, University and Professional levels. He served as the General Manager and Head Coach of Alabama FC South Men’s team that won the Gulf Coast Premier League-GCPL Championship last season with a record of 10-2-1. Manny also currently serves as VP of Community Initiatives and Soccer Development for the YMCA of Greater Montgomery.