Coaching has been Jan’s primary life interest and purpose, therefore a career aspiration since early childhood. His father was a professional wrestler (2. Place World Championship) and coach (European Champion) and his mother was one of the most renowned gymnasts of the 1960s in Europe. Naturally he was immersed in the culture of positive discipline and empowerment that continues to drive a strong sense of competition and motivation to succeed.
Soccer has been part of Jan’s life since the early age of 6. When reaching the age of 12, he was recruited to play for the most decorated soccer school of his state, The Neubrandenburg School of Sports. Here he was able to become one of the state’s leading goal scorers and had the privilege to play in the “Regionalliga Nord-Ost” in the 2004-2005 season before coming to the USA. Arriving in Miami in 2005, Jan became the captain of the American Heritage High School soccer varsity team. After graduating with a 4.3 GPA, he was recruited by Saint Thomas University where he had the privilege to captain the Men’s Varsity soccer team. During his stint at STU, Coach Jan became the Rookie of the Year, followed by the Most Valuable Player Award in the following season as a young Sophomore. Lastly, he was able to earn a spot on the American Academic All-Conference team, an accomplishment he achieved through the values that were instilled in him since early childhood (hard work, dedication, the urge to succeed, and become the best version of himself on a daily basis).
Jan has been coaching for 16 years and is currently the Director of Coaching for Weston Select. He is also part of the Florida Youth Soccer Association (FYSA) coaching staff and Olympic Development program staff. Jan also had the privilege to coach the 96/97 Sunrise Sting in their 2014-2015 season, winning the U-18 State Title and the Region 3. Premier League without being defeated, holding several records in youth soccer nationally. During Jan’s time as head coach the U18 Sunrise Sting girls climbed the national ranks from 48 to 8. In 2023 Jan took on a new project within our Weston Select Soccer Club, coaching the 2011 boys’ team. Within two years he was able to guide the team to the FYSA State Championship (2025) and the2025 RIA Awards (ranked #1 in the USA and Canada for the 2025 year). His experience not only reaches throughout youth football, but into the collegiate levels of play as well. Here he had the privilege to work for a national powerhouse, Saint Thomas University, as an assistant coach, claiming the Sun Conference Championship and rallying all the way to the “Sweet 16” of the NAIA National Championship round.
Jan works very closely with partners from the German Soccer Confederation (DFB) and has strong ties throughout South Florida’s youth soccer community providing access to young talented players.
Jan currently holds the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) A-License and is diligently working on getting accepted into the UEFA Pro-License.