Academy Staff

Brad Nein, Ed.D., is the Vice President of Tormenta FC Academy. He has worked in the education, soccer, and coaching industries throughout his 25-year professional career. Brad is motivated by creating positive youth sports experiences that empower athletes, families, and coaches to discover opportunities for lifetime success.

Tormenta FC Academy has had tremendous success over the last eight years, during which Brad has been the Academy Vice President. During this time, Tormenta has started programming and participated successfully in the USL Academy, MLS NEXT, the Development Players League (DPL), and the South Carolina State Youth Soccer Leagues. We have a true pathway to professional soccer at Tormenta FC.

Not to be outdone, programming for boys and girls between the ages of 4-12 has developed into a model that benefits players at their play and dedication level, allowing them to increase their abilities and have fun. Tormenta Futures, Recreation, Pre-Academy, and Junior Academy are all thriving programs reinvented over the course of the last six years to better serve players and families.

Nein played collegiately at Salisbury University. Brad holds the USSF “B” License and the US Youth Soccer National Youth License as well as the United Soccer Coaches Premier Diploma, Director of Coaching Diploma, and Goalkeeping Level 3 Diploma. Brad has spoken at numerous conferences and written for professional publications on topics related to youth sports development and on and off-field coaching strategies for success.