Cumming, GA
DEVELOPMENT FIRST
OPPORTUNITY ALWAYS
A real pathway to the highest level of competition.
Development Over Politics
ELITE COACHES WITH PROVEN RESULTS
PATHWAY TO TOP LEVEL COMPETITION
WHO WE ARE
BUILT DIFFERENT.
BY DESIGN.
Strive FA was built on a simple belief — player development should never be for sale. No pay-to-play. No politics. Just elite coaching, a clear pathway, and a genuine commitment to every player who walks through the door.
40+
Years of elite coaching experience on staff.
2
programs - outdoor fa AND STRIVE FUTSAL INDOOR.
D1+
ALUMNI PLACED IN D1, MLS NEXT, AND OVERSEAS.
The Staff
Coaches with
proven results
Experienced. Credible. Committed to your growth.
Nadine Kezebou
Coach/Owner
Coach Nadine Kezebou brings a unique combination of elite playing experience, education, and player development expertise to Strive. Raised in Cameroon, Nadine competed professionally across Cameroon, Europe, and the United States, including representing the Cameroon Women's National Team and earning silver at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations. Her playing career included time with Étoile Rouge d'Edea, Justice FC, FC St. Louis, and clubs in Germany. Following a career-ending injury, Nadine transitioned her passion for the game into coaching and youth development. She earned a degree in Sports Management from Georgia State University and holds a USSF "B" Coaching License.
Coach Nadine
- Former Professional Player
- Cameroon Women's National Team
- USSF "B" Licensed Coach
- Georgia State University Graduate
Borfor Carr
Coach/Owner
Coach Buff is a former professional soccer player and experienced youth coach with more than a decade of experience developing athletes at the highest levels of the game. His professional playing career included stints in the United States, Romania, and Trinidad & Tobago. After transitioning into coaching, Buff helped build successful programs at some of Georgia's top clubs, guiding players to collegiate and professional opportunities while leading teams to state, regional, and MLS NEXT success.Following a career-ending injury, Nadine transitioned her passion for the game into coaching and youth development. She earned a degree in Sports Management from Georgia State University and holds a USSF "B" Coaching License.
Coach Buff
- Former Professional Soccer Player
- MLS NEXT Head Coach
- 10+ Years Coaching Experience
- Developed Collegiate & Professional-Level Players
Junior Lemes
Coach/Owner
Coach Junior's approach to player development is shaped by a lifetime immersed in both Brazilian soccer and elite futsal. From competing in one of the world's most technical soccer cultures to earning All-American honors in the United States, he developed a unique perspective on building creative, intelligent, and technically confident players. Today, Junior continues to coach high-level youth players throughout Georgia, emphasizing technical excellence, discipline, and a love for the game.
Coach Junior
- Former Professional & Collegiate Soccer Player
- Brazilian Soccer & Futsal Development Expert
- All-American Collegiate Athlete
- Elite Youth Coach & Technical Development Specialist
The System
A CLEAR PATHWAY.
ZERO GUESSWORK.
We develop players the right way – then place them where they can compete at the highest level.
u8-u12
THE RIGHT
START
- Structured, position-aware training
- echnical foundation built for competitive pathways
- Coached — not just managed
- Serious development without early burnout
U13+
COMPETITIVE
EDGE
- Structured, position-aware training
- echnical foundation built for competitive pathways
- Coached — not just managed
- Serious development without early burnout
New program
FA | FUTSAL
Indoor • Year-around • Technical Mastery
THE PROGRAM
FASTEST WAY
TO GET BETTER
Futsal develops technical skill at a rate outdoor soccer can’t match. Smaller pitch. More touches. Faster decisions. Strive Futsal runs its own teams and leagues — and every session ties directly into the same development pathway as Strive FA. One club. Two environments. Zero drop-off.
WHAT YOU GET
YEAR ROUND
INDOOR TRAINING
- Weekly sessions
- Same coaching staff and philosophy as Strive FA
- Independent teams and league play
- Ties directly into the FA competitive pathway
- Train indoors. Compete everywhere.
6×
More ball touches per session than outdoor training
52
Weeks of year-round development, indoor and outdoor combined
1
Coaching philosophy across both programs
Elite development without the politics. A real pathway to the top.
Programs
Foundations (U8-U12)
Competitive (U13+)
Strive Futsal
Camps
Tryouts