🤝 Meet the People Behind the Mission

Our Team

Coaches · Staff · Community Leaders

Elite Coaching

High-level playing & coaching backgrounds

Player First

Every decision centers on player growth

Community Roots

Deeply invested in Tulsa youth development

Proven Results

200+ players developed over 10+ years

Leadership

John Michael Waite

Head Coach & Director, Tecnico 10 Soccer Academy
Meet The Director

Our director brings an elite playing background and over a decade of coaching experience to every session at Tecnico 10. His philosophy blends high-level technical training with genuine care for each player’s individual journey — on and off the pitch.

Coaching Experience

National Teams: Assistant Coach, USMYNT (U20 & U16) Professional: Assistant Coach, FC Tulsa (USL Championship)  |  3-Year Pro Player (MASL) Club & Collegiate: 2x National Champion  |  2x National Runner-Up  |  ECNL North Texas Champion & Runner-Up

Education & Credentials

Licenses & Diplomas: USSF A-Senior (2021)  |  USC Premier Diploma (2018)  |  UEFA Pathway (Started 2023) Academic: B.S. in Human Science, Minor in Teaching & Learning Styles — Furman University / NSU Recognition: All-American (Furman / NSU)
⚽ Elite Playing Background 🏆 10+ Years Coaching 👦 All Age Groups 📍 Tulsa, OK

Education Leadership

Meet the Teachers

Laura Gibson, Education Director
Instructor
Laura
Gibson

Laura Gibson brings two decades of dedicated teaching experience and a deep commitment to student success across every level of learning. Her approach combines academic rigor with genuine care for each student’s individual journey — in the classroom and beyond.

Experience & Expertise

Experience: 20 years in education   Certifications: Elementary, Middle School, Early Childhood, Special Education, English Language Learning, Administration & Online Teaching

Education & Credentials

Academic: M.S. degree  |  54 hours of doctoral work completed
📚 20 Years in Education 🎓 M.S. + Doctoral Work 🌐 Online Teaching
Laura Gibson, Education Director
Instructor
Katherine
Foote

Katherine Foote is an experienced online educator with a proven track record of excellence through EPIC. Teaching across multiple grade levels, she brings consistency, dedication, and a student-first mindset to every classroom she leads.

Experience & Expertise

Experience: 8th-year Epic teacher  |  5-year high-performer with Epic Certifications: Science & Advanced Math certified

Education & Credentials

Personal: Married mother of four
⭐ Epic High-Performer 🔬 Science & Advanced Math 🌐 Online Teaching